My friend R who lives a few blocks away picked me up at 6:45 this morning so we could watch the torch being carried through the streets of Maple Ridge all the way downtown, where the next torch bearer (representing the next town, Pitt Meadows) was waiting for his turn. It was a fiesta out on the streets! Everywhere you looked there were the bold Olympic red toques, jackets, mittens, scarves, and even cosy sweaters for Fifi and Fido. Red and pink balloons, lots of twinkly lights in the town square, a few TV cameras, festive firetrucks and boisterous cheering. The local MLA was guest of honour at the ceremony. It was over quick, and we drove back to our respective homes for a short nap before facing the rest of the day.
Go, Olympians, go! Go Canada.
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