Olympic fever!

Yesterday we wandered down to the end of the road and watched the torch relay. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, everyone was so happy to be there, the sun was shining and it was hot! It took about two minutes for the torch and bearer to run past us, everyone's heads and cameras got in the way so I only got one shot but that didn't matter. We mingled with the crowd afterwards and there was a troupe of dancers who appeared from nowhere and must have been dancing somewhere else. It was a fantastic afternoon and this weekend the cycle races go through our streets too!



18 comments:

  1. Great photos - I think the one of the torch bearer is great - it captures the crowds, the excitement and the whole essence of the occasion. And the flame is really visible which makes it special.

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  2. Wow you were right there the atmosphere must be incredible . I'll be watching the opening ceremony tonight it seems a long time ago the torch came throughTaunton.

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  3. I am so glad you are so close to the Olympics so I can enjoy your little bit of the doings. I love the smile on the young women carrying the torch and the crowd with there patriotic faces.

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  4. Great capture of the torch bearer, Justine! I love getting a glimpse of the festivities through your eyes.
    I'm looking forward to the opening ceremonies. Enjoy!

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  5. Very fun to see, thanks for sharing!

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  6. The fever hasn't quite reached us here but we shall watching from afar ...

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  7. How exciting, Justine! I love your photos and can't wait to see more of Olympic London here!

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  8. What an exciting time in London!
    Great photographs, Justine.
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  9. Thank you for sharing this Justine, for those of us "across the pond." Enjoy!

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  10. Great photos of the painted faces! Must be such a thrill to witness all this first-hand. Enjoy!

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  11. Wonderful photos - love the painted faces. You're so lucky to be right there in the midst of everything.

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  12. Looks like you are having fun! Your photos are so colorful and festive. A great time to be in London!

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  13. Great shot of the dancers. How awesome you get see all of this first hand.

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  14. Fun! I have a friend who is photographing for AP--I'm jealous of both of you. HOpe you have a great time.

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  15. So much fun to see my home countrymen having a fabulous Olympic time via your photos Justine.Watched the opening ceremony over here in Mumbai and thought Danny Boyle rocked it. Still can't get over the lighting of the cauldron - just magical.

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  16. Wonderful pictures! How fun to be right in the middle of the action.

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  17. Such Lovely photography! I've really enjoyed the Olympics so far. Looking forward to the track and field events.

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