Whistler Day Two

This morning I was aimless. I hadn't even been here 24 hours and I'd already started and finished one of the four books I brought with me. AND watched 3 hours of Lost last night. I turned on the TV but there was nothing on. I watched a whole 12 minutes of the Maury show, and I'm pretty sure it was the same show I saw last time I watched Maury 9 years ago - "I ain't yo' baby's daddy". Turns out he WAS her baby's daddy! Who knew! Yeah, so 12 minutes was enough of THAT so as soon as I ate lunch I took off into the village for a stroll. Note: No Andorran flag. What's up, Olympics?

Our friends were here last Friday and said they didn't see much evidence of the Olympics coming to town. I'm not sure if they've pulled it all together in the last five days, but man! There are stages everywhere for all the live events that will happen, the finishing touches are being made to the Medals Plaza, and the road restrictions are evident with signs, volunteers and extra transit everywhere. The banners on the light posts are colourful, but even more so are the people strolling through the village. Today I saw members of the Russian team (easy to spot, giant letters spelling RUSSIA across their chests, speaking Russian loudly and smoking like chimneys. So stereotypical!) and members of the Polish team. I also walked past Switzerland House and Canada House, where they're gearing up to host some pretty awesome parties! I picked up a Pique magazine and I'm planning what to do on my time off.

I may go in to pick up an extra shift tomorrow. My Andorrans haven't arrived yet, but apparently they can use a few extra hands stuffing welcome kits for the athletes, so as soon as I hear the word I will head to the athlete's village. I checked out where my bus leaves from (12 minute walk from the cabin) so I'm all set. The bus conveniently picks up and drops off right in front of Sachi Sushi, only my favourite sushi place in Whistler! I may have to call ahead before I get off shift some days...

It was beautiful today! Sunny and about 2 degrees; truly a beautiful mountain day.