Paris 2024

[Rosa]

They said earlier It's a map of Paris with either a gold, silver or bronze edge. I guess it could be used as wrapping paper!

I do like Princess Anne.

[Pippedydeadeye]

We just watched the Olympic flame rise from the Musée de Louvre gardens at sunset. It was so lovely, and the Eiffel Tower was twinkling too.

C watched the swimming on his phone and we saw the kayaking in a bistro with our friends that were going to the sevens with.

[Rosa]

That must have been amazing, Pip! Glad the weather's improved for you too.

I think the map/posters the medalists are given are these.

[lazzbo]

I like that there are no flowers and no useless shit.

[Pippedydeadeye]

The volunteers have all been super fun and reasonably helpful. There’s loads of English police officers here too.

[SunnyMum]

Pip, what's the getting from A to B like? Are you all QR coded?

[lazzbo]

Ah, I think they've got a whole host of international policemen, I saw a news item about some from South Korea!

What fun, Pip.

I shall be watching the diving, cycling, gymnastics and swimming today. No time for work.

[Pippedydeadeye]

Pip, what's the getting from A to B like? Are you all QR coded?

We’ve not needed to be for the things we want to do. We missed out on a slot to see the flame up close but watching it rise at sunset from the lawns outside the Louvre was free & no QR code required.

[Pippedydeadeye]

We are at the Volleyball! I think it’s Brazil vs Kenya. They both make nice coffee but I’ve decided to support Kenya.

[Pippedydeadeye]

Sadly Kenya are not winning.

Squeak has explained all the rules and positions to me. I didn’t even know she’d ever played volleyball!

[Pippedydeadeye]

Also, we met the Olympic mascot Phrygian at the station earlier.

[SunnyMum]

Also, we met the Olympic mascot Phrygian at the station earlier.

I'm loving the real life (Turtles) Olympics compared to what I'm seeing on the telly. Thank you Pip, keep em coming!

[Pippedydeadeye]

Poor Kenya are getting spanked. We are cheering for them though.

[Turtle Bean]

Gosh I bet that mascot is a bit overwarm.

[emma_p]

Aww love the mascots! He looks so perky.

[Chicky]

Tom Pidcock was amazing!

[Ruby]

Tom Pidcock was amazing!

God it was nerve wracking.

French booing him on the podium, the rude bastards.

[lazzbo]

I've already got into a barney with a group chat of French people on WhatsApp because I complained about their booing. :lol:

[Rosa]

No idea how he managed that, following the puncture!

French booing him on the podium, the rude bastards.

I enjoyed the diving earlier too, silver for Tom Daley and Noah Williams.

[lazzbo]

Gymnastics next!

I hope Nadal can give his all to the doubles now.