2008 Olympics

I've been following the increasing flow of news as the preparations continue for the upcoming 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Partly, that is because I am a great lover of The Olympics, in general. I've always been thrilled by these periodic world competitions -- ever since I was very young, and this one is no different. I am simply looking forward to those days when the talented athletes of the world will gather, and the boundaries that we draw seem to mean so much less as people gather together to compete at things like swimming, rowing, horseback riding, and gymnastics. This year, though, there is an even greater appeal to these games because they are being held in China, and our school will be "connected" in a way that will make that seem even more unique and personal. That makes it feel exciting and interesting at a whole different level.

If, like me, you are keeping track of the developments as the people of China prepare, then here is the link to the official Web Page. If you visit, you will be able to find all kinds of information and photos there about the city, the sports venues, the preparations and plans, the ways that you could buy tickets, make hotel reservations, etc. Here's a great photo I found of the Beijing National Stadium, the one that many people are calling "The Bird's Nest," taken on July 22. If all of the sports facilities are as lovely as this one, the Olympic games should certainly be beautiful in terms of the locations where the events are held.

I am looking forward to watching the developments.