We have just returned from this momentous day and I have to say it was really wonderful. We chanced it (the traffic and parking) and headed out to Reconciliation Park. We got a park right way (the Gods were shining upon us) and entered the sea of Chinese Flags. The ratio of Chinese to Australians was 15:1 at least. Around the barricades it was 5 people deep, flags raised, chanting and much merriment with Chinese music and dragons and fancy dressed ladies.
At the time of the torch lighting and the first runner making her way across the hill to begin the relay it was very emotional and I am so glad that we were there and the the girls got to see it. When it is time for the opening ceremony in Beijing they will be proud to know that they saw it here in Canberra first hand.
As we were leaving a sky writer was beginning his protest with “Free Tibet” in the awesome blue sunhiney day.
On the home front, I still have a slightly blacked face where Amy headbutted me last week. I was chasing her and I as caught her she threw her head back and got me just on the top of my cheek bone near my eye. It REALLY hurt! She also has a bruised face from some unknown knock with someone or something. We are having her 18month health check today and then I am finally having my haircut. I was thinking about growing it long, but have decided I am a short haired person at heart, so it is going. Can’t stand it all in my face and usually tie it back, so what is the point? Off with it I say.
Wardrobes are still not completed. This is dragging into the longest installment of my life. After Justin made him redo the upstairs one, he hasn’t been as nice!! I wonder if he’ll show up today?
Happy Birthday Rach!
And have a great long weekend all. 🙂