At last after a very long wait, much planning and a certain amount of scepticism from some people as to whether it would actually happen, the Olympics have begun!
Here are some photos of Greenwich on Friday before the official opening ceremony had taken place and there was a definite buzz around the town. The equestrian events are situated in the grounds of the
National Maritime Museum and a few miles down the road at the
Royal Military Barracks in Woolwich there are the shooting events. These amazing backdrops will prove to be a stunning addition to the competitive sports and highlight the great history and culture that people from around the world love about our country.
We hate to blow our own trumpet but we can't help but feel that as spectacular as other countries Olympic stadiums have been, ours has got to be one of the best. Every time we drive past the Greenwich venue we are in awe of the seamless combination of old and new, we can't help but imagine what the rest of the world will feel when they see this spectacular part of our history.
There have been groups of the international equestrian teams spotted wandering through the market plus official Olympic stewards in their orange and purple uniforms along with our fabulous military men and women, all of which are making it a very colourful and lively atmosphere to be trading in.
As for the opening ceremony we thought it was fantastic. Whilst Danny Boyle could have taken the easy route and just put on a show of spectacular lights and dancing he chose to tell the story of what sets GB apart from the rest. It really celebrated the Great British people - our history, our culture and our diversity. It was visually exciting and creative, all the things we do so well. Let's hope the next few weeks continue to give us as much enjoyment.
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