My day started in Whistler and we made our way to Lillooet for the lunch celebration. Eight flame blessing were on the schedule this morning through various First Nation communities. We saw some breathtaking vistas on the way. As usual, great crowds were lining the roads even for an early start. I was on the running crew and we averaged about 12 km this morning. The relay will stop in Merritt tonight. As for me, I'll be working in the afternoon tomorrow and will bring the flame into Abbotsford for the night celebration. We will be in New Westminster in three days! Hard to believe the Olympics are about to start!
Carpe Diem,
Chuck
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Squamish - Whistler (Day 99)
I'm driving today and as we left Whistler it was lightly snowing. We
were greeted with rain in Squamish which was the start of our day. The
crowds were great and the rain stopped. I was really amazed at the crowds
that were lining the road. We made our way to the Whistler Olympic Park
and it was quite nice to see the snow and some great photo opportunities.
The torchbearers at Whistler Olympic Park
My shift is done for the day but I will go to the night celebration in
Whistler as I think it will be a great one to see. I'm on the running
crew tomorrow morning. I can't believe we will be running in New
Westminster in only 4 days!
Carpe Diem,
Chuck
were greeted with rain in Squamish which was the start of our day. The
crowds were great and the rain stopped. I was really amazed at the crowds
that were lining the road. We made our way to the Whistler Olympic Park
and it was quite nice to see the snow and some great photo opportunities.
The torchbearers at Whistler Olympic Park
My shift is done for the day but I will go to the night celebration in
Whistler as I think it will be a great one to see. I'm on the running
crew tomorrow morning. I can't believe we will be running in New
Westminster in only 4 days!
Carpe Diem,
Chuck
Friday, February 5, 2010
Powell River - Squamish (Day 98)
I was off today and took the opportunity to go for a 10 km run with some of my co-workers up at Whistler.
Found this great video on You Tube, check it out: Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay Preview
Chuck
Found this great video on You Tube, check it out: Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay Preview
Chuck
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Kwakiutl - Powell River (Day 97)
Our day started at the Kwakiutl Band longhouse. It was a great site with the fire burning in the middle, the drums and the dancers. The weather was also good and I was part of the running crew this morning.
Me (on the left) with the torchbearer in Kwakiutl
We were greeted by great crowds in Port McNeil where we finished with of my co-worker being the last torchbearer - he holds the Canadian record for 800 m. He had a great smile and it was nice to see.
We got into convoy mode to catch the ferry to Powell River for more torchbearers and an evening celebration. Tomorrow the flame will make it way to Sechelt, Gibsons and Squamish, I'm on a schedule day off but will send an update as I will be on the ferry with the flame.
Carpe Diem,
Chuck
Me (on the left) with the torchbearer in Kwakiutl
We were greeted by great crowds in Port McNeil where we finished with of my co-worker being the last torchbearer - he holds the Canadian record for 800 m. He had a great smile and it was nice to see.
We got into convoy mode to catch the ferry to Powell River for more torchbearers and an evening celebration. Tomorrow the flame will make it way to Sechelt, Gibsons and Squamish, I'm on a schedule day off but will send an update as I will be on the ferry with the flame.
Carpe Diem,
Chuck
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Bella Bella - Port Hardy (Day 96)
We ferried our way last night and arrived in Bella Bella this morning. Only a small crew went on into the town so I took the opportunity to go for a nice run. We then departed for Port Hardy where I will be driving.
Me and the torch on the ferry to Bella Bella
The torch on the ferry
We were greeted by rain which I haven't seen since I rejoined the relay. A great crowd was waiting for us and we had a flame blessing ceremony at Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda First Nation. One of our First Nation flame attendant got to run with the flame!
The flame is carried on a traditional First Nations canoe in Port Hardy
Tomorrow we will travel from Port Hardy to Powell River. Only 7 days until the flame arrives in New Westminster, hope you are excited!
Carpe Diem
Chuck
Me and the torch on the ferry to Bella Bella
The torch on the ferry
We were greeted by rain which I haven't seen since I rejoined the relay. A great crowd was waiting for us and we had a flame blessing ceremony at Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda First Nation. One of our First Nation flame attendant got to run with the flame!
The flame is carried on a traditional First Nations canoe in Port Hardy
Tomorrow we will travel from Port Hardy to Powell River. Only 7 days until the flame arrives in New Westminster, hope you are excited!
Carpe Diem
Chuck
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Fort Nelson - Prince Rupert (Day 95)
My day started in Fort Nelson this morning and it was -20! The relay began at a First Nation community and the last torchbearer brought the flame to the celebration site in Fort Nelson in an antique vehicle.
We only had a 5 torchbearers this morning and then we were off to Terrace with Air North for our last flight on this leg. It has been a great experience up north! As for me, my day is over and I'll be catching the ferry in Prince Rupert to Bella Bella and Port Hardy with the rest of the crew.
Carpe Diem.
Chuck
We only had a 5 torchbearers this morning and then we were off to Terrace with Air North for our last flight on this leg. It has been a great experience up north! As for me, my day is over and I'll be catching the ferry in Prince Rupert to Bella Bella and Port Hardy with the rest of the crew.
Carpe Diem.
Chuck
Monday, February 1, 2010
Dawson Creek - Fort St. John (Day 94)
I woke up this morning at 0 dark hundred (that's early) for a flight from Smithers to Dawson Creek with the Olympic crew for the first celebration. It is a balmy -16 here and snowing. Crisp air and the crunchy sound of the snow under my feet feels great as we are running.
Today would see a lot of driving (300 km) and 13 km of running. We saw a moose and some deer too. The crowd was great in Fort St. John and the final torchbearer was 93 years old! I'm off on another plane tonight to Fort Nelson for tomorrow's morning celebration.
Coke's "Happy #1"
The flame attendant with lantern
Carpe Diem
Chuck
Today would see a lot of driving (300 km) and 13 km of running. We saw a moose and some deer too. The crowd was great in Fort St. John and the final torchbearer was 93 years old! I'm off on another plane tonight to Fort Nelson for tomorrow's morning celebration.
Coke's "Happy #1"
The flame attendant with lantern
Carpe Diem
Chuck
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