This past Saturday 14 July was the turn for Southampton to receive
the visit of the Olympic torch.
We checked out the itinerary and decided to try and see it in two
different locations.
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By
the Bargate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bargate
. The rain didn’t stop the thrill of the event. First we had several
of the sponsors pass: coca cola, Samsung, a bank, and other people to cheer up
the audience.
Then there
comes the town crier http://www.southampton.gov.uk/council-partners/councillorsrepresent/mayorsoffice/crier.aspx
. The town crier was the old form of announcing the news in a
dedicated spot in town. When he walked back I asked him to give me a smile for
a photo. My camera was not fast enough to capture the smile, but I got an image
of him anyway.
And there comes
Chris Goodwin, with a woman guiding him by holding his left arm and running
together with him. He is a blind triathlete. It was actually a very touching
moment to see him carrying the Olympic torch.
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After
the torch passed the Bargate we headed for the Mayflower Park http://www.southampton.gov.uk/news-events/events/allevents/mayflower-park.asp
, the final stop and culmination of the journey in Southampton. Of
course we encountered a massive crowd of people who had the same idea. This
time the person carrying the torch was Gillian Rose. Gillian Rose is from
Southampton.
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After
the torch ceremony the English ritual usually ends up in a pub. We went to the
Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis to eat Mexican burger. Cheers team GB!!!
n next stop: Brazil
