We made it home safely at about midnight last night. It was beginning to snow when we left the Harrisburg Airport.
The girls were up on time this morning (no school delay - boo!) I'm feeling the jet lag today so I'm guessing they are too. Mr. Tyler just awoke from his slumber at 10:30 AM! At least he is catching up on his sleep. Scott had a full day at work that began with an important meeting at 8:30 AM. I hope it went well!
Now, to catch up on laundry and mail.. We will post more pictures in the next day or so!
Thanks for following us on our great adventure to the 2010 Olympics.
One word: Unforgetable!
~ ~ Terri
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Womens Ski Cross
Today we traveled to the top of Cypress Mountain for Women's Ski Cross. It was VERY cold and everyone was dressed in winter gear. There were no women representing the U.S. in the top 35 women so that was kind of disapointing... anyways we saw the first round and most of the second round. It was really exciting to watch the women go over jumps and around turns. There were about 5 wipeouts the whole time, but everyone was ok. By the start of the second round it was snowing hard and was VERY windy. (I don't think I could feel my legs until we got on the bus) Tyler was whining and unhappy so we decided to leave. Everyone and everything was WET.
For dinner we had some really good pizza from a place called "Uncle Fatih's Pizza.." Tyler was told that we were having meatball pizza, what he thought were meatballs were actually mushrooms. He didn't even notice the difference! He seemed to like them...
I can't believe that tomorrow we will have to leave! Vancouver was awesome and I think we all had a really great time!
-Alyssa
For dinner we had some really good pizza from a place called "Uncle Fatih's Pizza.." Tyler was told that we were having meatball pizza, what he thought were meatballs were actually mushrooms. He didn't even notice the difference! He seemed to like them...
I can't believe that tomorrow we will have to leave! Vancouver was awesome and I think we all had a really great time!
-Alyssa
Monday, February 22, 2010
Photos from Women's Hockey game
Another terrific day today. Perfect weather, yet again. Erik headed back to Oregon this morning. He had a 7 hour drive back. I was sad to say goodbye - I don't want it to be 12 years before I see him again.
The girls and Tyler really enjoyed getting to know him. I think we both enjoyed talking about his mom and my grandparents and stuff we remember from when we were much younger.
We headed out to University of British Columbia at around ten this morning and packed sandwiches and lunch and enjoyed it on campus in the beautiful garden there. It was a "cheap" lunch sandwich meat, bread and cheese that we bought at the supermarket. Still probably cost us $20 to feed everyone but it was less expensive then yesterdays lunch at the Quebec tent on the waterfront. French cheese, meat pies, ham and cheese croissant and a few drinks cost us almost $70! Ouch. Food is not inexpensive here. I am trying not to think about how we have spend on food alone here.
After lunch we walked over to the UBC ice rink to watch the women's game China vs. Slovakia (sorry in an eariler post I said Finland). We were excited when we found out our seat were right behind the bench of the Slovakian players. They played hard but China out skated them. I am amazed at how hard and how fast these women were skating. By the way, both goalies -- huge. Either one of them could easily take me down! Big, strong ladies they were!
We wore our Hershey gear today which drew quite a few looks both on mass transit today as well as on the UBC campus. We met a fellow Pennslvanian from State College who wanted to take our photo since we were from "their neck of the woods". People asked if we had chocolate to trade for Olympic pins -- oops.
The bus driver who picked us up (who was wearing his Canadian hockey jersey) almost left Glen behind...probaby because Glen was wearing a Hershey shirt/something USA. I'm sure that many Canadians are still angry about the hockey loss to the USA last night. The bus driver was probably the grumpiest most unhospitable Canadian we met. The Canadian people are very friendly. Service in restaurants and when asking for directions or info has been terrific and very welcoming. Aunt Sharon and Uncle Dave - there might be a Cole family visit to Ottawa in your future - we love it here.
It was hard to find a Tyler notatable/quotable for today - just a whole lotta whining about wanting to eat at McDonalds. One of the bus stops on the way back from UBC was MacDonald Ave. I think that Tyler really thought that there was a McD's there and was insisting we stop. We started quizzing him with math problems to distract him. I am amazed that it worked.
We are getting sad that we only have one day left in Vancouver. We can't believe how fast the past few days have gone. Tomorrow - ski cross at 1 PM.
Here are some photos from today.
Enjoy. ~ ~ Terri
The girls and Tyler really enjoyed getting to know him. I think we both enjoyed talking about his mom and my grandparents and stuff we remember from when we were much younger.
We headed out to University of British Columbia at around ten this morning and packed sandwiches and lunch and enjoyed it on campus in the beautiful garden there. It was a "cheap" lunch sandwich meat, bread and cheese that we bought at the supermarket. Still probably cost us $20 to feed everyone but it was less expensive then yesterdays lunch at the Quebec tent on the waterfront. French cheese, meat pies, ham and cheese croissant and a few drinks cost us almost $70! Ouch. Food is not inexpensive here. I am trying not to think about how we have spend on food alone here.
After lunch we walked over to the UBC ice rink to watch the women's game China vs. Slovakia (sorry in an eariler post I said Finland). We were excited when we found out our seat were right behind the bench of the Slovakian players. They played hard but China out skated them. I am amazed at how hard and how fast these women were skating. By the way, both goalies -- huge. Either one of them could easily take me down! Big, strong ladies they were!
We wore our Hershey gear today which drew quite a few looks both on mass transit today as well as on the UBC campus. We met a fellow Pennslvanian from State College who wanted to take our photo since we were from "their neck of the woods". People asked if we had chocolate to trade for Olympic pins -- oops.
The bus driver who picked us up (who was wearing his Canadian hockey jersey) almost left Glen behind...probaby because Glen was wearing a Hershey shirt/something USA. I'm sure that many Canadians are still angry about the hockey loss to the USA last night. The bus driver was probably the grumpiest most unhospitable Canadian we met. The Canadian people are very friendly. Service in restaurants and when asking for directions or info has been terrific and very welcoming. Aunt Sharon and Uncle Dave - there might be a Cole family visit to Ottawa in your future - we love it here.
It was hard to find a Tyler notatable/quotable for today - just a whole lotta whining about wanting to eat at McDonalds. One of the bus stops on the way back from UBC was MacDonald Ave. I think that Tyler really thought that there was a McD's there and was insisting we stop. We started quizzing him with math problems to distract him. I am amazed that it worked.
We are getting sad that we only have one day left in Vancouver. We can't believe how fast the past few days have gone. Tomorrow - ski cross at 1 PM.
Here are some photos from today.
Enjoy. ~ ~ Terri
Us, with they Olympic mascots outside of UBC stadium.
Just behind the bench - awesome seats and view up and down the ice!
Talking Candian
- Be sure to always use "eh" at the end of your sentences
- ALWAYS uptalk
- Say "about" as "aboat"
- When you need to go to the bathroom, look for a sign that says "washrooms"
- Soda = pop
- When they ask you for a loonie they really want a $1 coin with the loon picture on it
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