Olympics Day 6 - Gold is Good

Me at the Medal Ceremony

When Vancouver was announced as the city with the winning bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics, I was living in Toronto. It was 2003 and I had no idea where I’d be in 2010, but I knew that I wanted to be back in Vancouver. I never imagined that I’d be living and working downtown, right in the middle of all the action. Every day I witness new and amazing things on the streets, (mostly Robson, Granville and Mainland), and my walk to and from work takes twice as long because I keep stopping to take pictures. Here are some of the things happening on the streets today.

Team Czech

Team Finland

Performer on Granville Street

Tonight, for the second time in a week, I got to witness a Canadian receive a Gold Medal! Maëlle Ricker won Gold yesterday in snowboard cross, and received her medal at BC place tonight. Again, the crowd cheered and sang, and again I fought back the tears.

Chad and his friend Mark outside of BC Place

Maelle Ricker - Olympic Gold Medalist

Oh Canada

True Canadian Geeks

After the ceremonies, we were treated to a concert by Alberta country singer, Paul Brandt. He was fantastic! Not only did he put on a great show, but he is a very proud Canadian and was so honoured and humbled to be performing at the Olympics.

Paul Brandt on stage

The crowd on Robson and Beatty after the ceremony

Advertisement on the side of a building - Go Iginla!

We received another medal today! Marianne St-Gelais got Silver in Short Track Speed Skating - Ladies' 500 m!

The medal count for today is:
2 GOLD – 3 SILVER - 1 BRONZE

GO CANADA GO!!!