Once again we were gifted with very special seats to the Opening Ceremonies of the Paralympic Games, so once again I can't post any pictures at this time. Much of Canada is puzzled why CTV did not carry the event live --- after all, they have the rights to the show! The rest of the country is angry about it --- especially the athletes, families, and the head of the International Paralympic Committee. Don't miss it, even if it's a taped package of highlights on TV later. If you thought the Olympic Opening was a giant spectacle (it was), you might find the Opening of the Paralympics a giant noisy party with some pretty radical guests. You know --- the guy using a Harley as his wheelchair, or the breakdancer on crutches. A feast for the eyes, a deafening for the ears as 50,000 people roared for each of the 44 countries who paraded in.
So today we are recovering from all the stimulation of colours and music and dancing in the stands and amazing, amazing athletes. We're back to reality which is that we have accumulated uniforms and all kinds of souvenirs that put us over our baggage allowance. But we'll be on the redeye to Toronto tonight. Strange timing --- we'll be in the air when Daylight Savings Time starts. An hour longer to get back to our beloved home, family, and friends.
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