loving them! if i'm not working, then i'm watching the olympics. bit disappointed that i missed the long cycle races, but the BBC highlights (especially the extended ones that start after the 10 oclock news) have been excellent for catching up with just about everything else. probably the most 'wow' moment so far has been women's gymnastics - they could out-Spiderman Spiderman
i thought the opening ceremony was genius. of course it doesn't compare to Beijing because it wasn't supposed to be about pure spectacle, but about Britain and how we're sometimes not boring and rubbish. Rowan Atkinson, British people being good at music, the child catcher on rollerskates, quoting The Tempest - take your pick for a highlight. no idea how it holds up for the rest of the world, but i think that it stuck to some of the most relatable themes without getting all awkward about the Empire. cracking job.
though China look like they're running away with the medal tally for now, swimming and diving seem to be their strongest area and they're not exactly prolific on the track (or the field?). USA could well close the gap.
sports i'm keeping an eye on? indoor cycling is always amazing; volleyball and boxing are more entertaining than i thought they were; whether he retains his gold or not, Phelps is still superhuman and awesome to behold; Hussain Bolt used to be able to win the 100m by running backwards, but this time round he's got competition; got to see if Britain are still good at rowing now the Steve Redgrave is too busy being on TV all the time; and just about anything that GB might win a medal in!