Despite, over the last year and a quarter of many hours spent at the computer, I was unable to get a ticket for any of the Olympic events; not even for the team synchronised swimming which I particularly wanted to see as the Great Britain team are from my old swimming club in Aldershot. I do however have a ticket for the Paralympics - swimming events in early September and of course the Paralympic road cycling takes place just over the hill from me, so a lot to look forward to.
So instead, I purchased a day ticket (four months ago!) to the park so I could enjoy the atmosphere. It was a great day and I walked my poor feet off, but it was well worth it...
So instead, I purchased a day ticket (four months ago!) to the park so I could enjoy the atmosphere. It was a great day and I walked my poor feet off, but it was well worth it...
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| One of the entrances to the Olympic Park through the Stratford shopping centre |
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| The back of the Aquatics Centre just at the entrance |
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| Main entrance to the Olympic Park |
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| View across the river |
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| The Olympic Stadium and Orbit |
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| The Olympic Stadium |
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| The Orbit |
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| Underneath the Orbit |
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| Wildflowers meadow |
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| Wildflowers Meadow |
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| A lone poppy in the meadow |
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| My lunch view across the meadow towards the Olympic Stadium |
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| The Basketball stadium |
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| The Hockey Stadium |
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| The audience for one of the outside screens |
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| The outside screen |
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| The Velodrome (nickname - the Pringle!) |
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| Wendover - The Olympic mascot and two friends |
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| A new volunteer from downunder! |
Enjoyed these pictures = a different take on what is to be seen !!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to have all these athletic events. The pringle is such a cool design. Thanks for the walk through set of pictures for those of us who are watching on TV. Even the wildflowers make a colorful statement!!
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