The Olympics have always been my favorite celebration of worldly culture and exciting athletic competition.  Back when Vancouver was announced as the host city in 2003, I knew that I’d have to find a way to attend – being so close by and Vancouver being such an absolutely wonderful and accessible city for a tourist. 

Two weeks ago, the first Sunday of the Games, we set off, sans 9 month old daughter, to take in an Olympic Women’s hockey game, enjoy the food of Vancouver, and just to walk around town and to take it all in.  The hockey game saw Finland Beat Russia 5-1 and afterward we remembered where our all time favorite Japanese restaurant was, Gyoza King!

Sorry, eh, but Canada greeted us with sunshine and warmer temperatures and no frozen tundra in sight.  We had two perfect days to walk around and absord the Olympic energy.  Below are some of the highlights of our experience.

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