London 2012 - the Olympics - Day 1

Dr Anne will try to keep her followers abreast of her experiences at the Olympic Games.  She travelled down to London on Friday 27 July and headed for Reading.  Dr Peter, Chiku and Dr Anne watched the opening ceremony over a few glasses of bubbly.  It was a spectacular experience all the more so because it was a shared experience.  Dr Anne's favourites were Mr Bean and Bond.

Saturday July 28th, Dr Anne headed up to London and her first shift.  Her original role was that of 'A Last Miler'.  She applied to be a 'Supports Officer' and unknown to her had been appointed to that post.

Dressed in her new uniform and with her purple streaks in her hair she set off from the Barbican for Bow Road. She walked and walked and walked for at least 20 minutes until she met some other volunteers directing the way to Victoria Park where Dr Anne was to be based.

The guy taking the photos was a keen photographer and took a few choice pictures.  Dr Anne headed for the marquee to find that she had a new role.  She had to check in the volunteers, the team leaders, the paid workers etc.  She had to issue pink vests, foam hands, walkie talkies etc.  Her partner was Chris from York and they then set to tidying the marquee for the provision of snacks and coffees.  

Mid afternoon Dr Anne took a stroll to the Olympic park.  

The stadium looked immensely impressive.

The stadium was being cleared after last night's opening ceremony.  

The Queen of Hearts was really quite frightening.

Dr Anne walked as far as the World Square.  It really wasn't very busy for a Saturday and the first day of the Olympics.  There were more people in uniforms than punters.  As the day moved on food was served and drinks provided.  By 2100 there were literally no punters so the boss said Chris and Dr Anne could go home.  

The journey back to Bow Street was long and dark.  Another route must be considered for 2300 finishes.  

Dr Anne found the whole experience on day one a bit boring.  There were not enough people going around.  However, people were friendly and enthusiastic even although it was cool and dull.  Here's to day 2.