When we got back, Me, PollyWally, and Regina had a Manakish, (which is a pita with chesse and other stuff). This one was a plain cheese one and it was really good.
Later we watched the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Olympics. It was a spectacular show. This pic shows the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police or the "Mounties".) are carrying in the Canadian flag.
Next, the Natives welcomed the world to their lands. This shows one of the tribes but I forget which one.
Next came the parade of nations and I felt a little proud when the Americans came in. USA! USA!
When the Canadians came, my host, PollyWally, and Regina all started cheering. They came in last because they were the host nation.
Next was the cultural part of the ceremony. This segment of called "The Hymn of the North".
After, the Governor General of Canada, Michaelle Jean declared the games open.
The lighting of the Olympic Cauldron usually is a one person job but they had 4 people light it (well 3, since there was a technical error).
This was a spectacular night and historical one too. This was the first time in Olympic history that the opening ceremony and the Olympic cauldron was held in an indoor stadium.
Love,
Munchy
