This is my first Olympic Credential....yes, the actual one....And yes, it says OLYMPIAN on it....this gets me into BNU Beijing Normal University, which the USOC has taken over parts of so that we can use the facilities. There is a great weight room, a pool, gym, track, and more. We also are able to utilize the training
room (staffed and created by the USOC), the incredibly delicious restaurant, athlete lounge (equipped with movies, video games, board games and the largest TV I've ever seen), computer room....its a great place. We will be training there for the rest of our time here.And a little pre-meeting basketball to get the blood flowing.....a great decoration idea....good work Elsie and Alison!
Next, we have the Olympic mascots....the water sports one is blue and here we are doing fancy cartwheels in front of our happy audience....
And this morning, the USOC hung USA flags on our windows! For at least 3 Olympics and PanAms in Rio we were the only country not allowed to display our flag, but I guess someone finally gave the OK! I feel very proud to have these up...very exciting!
3 comments:
Fabulous, Jess! Things are happening and we're about to catch our ride to the airport! Keep the stories coming, they're great! And if you want to add our blog eventually (when there is something to read!?!) it's http://www.steffensclan.blogspot.com/
K love you and we'll be seeing you soon!
Jessica:
Mickey, Pluto and all your friends at Disneyland wish you and the team the best of luck in Beijing. We are very proud of you and will be cheering for you all the way to gold. All the best.
Jess,
It is great to be able to read your thoughts and comments on your Olympic experience. Keep them coming when you can. I am sure you know that all of us on Arends are very proud of your achievement and look forward to following the competition. Best wishes and good luck! Your neighbors, Bob and Val.
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