The cruise ship has an annual world cruise games which is allot of fun. Doug was persuaded to go for the doubles relay walking event with Cate, our friend's daughter who is young and a runner. Unfortunately, the day of the event, they were told they had no choice as to who their partner would be to make it more fair. Doug was picked to walk with Anne. They did very well and came in third considering the other two winners won with a marathon runner. Doug was pleased with himself and so was I for him.
The Olympics Games started with the participants coming in with their country's flag held by Harry. Then there were speeches and an opening ceremony complete with the lighting of the torch by two former Olympians - Billy Mills who won the 10,000 meter race in Tokyo Japan in 1964 and Jim Ryan who won the silver medal in the 1,500 m race in 1968. I recognized Billy Mills for I was an extra in the movie shot in Edmonton called Running Brave. We chatted after about the movie.
The events are held from March 2 to the 16 and are from swimming laps, (Harry is doing very well in this event), to Scrabble, Gin Rummy, Chess, etc. The seniors are really enjoying themselves and so are we. The metal presentations are wonderful to watch and Canada is far behind the USA in the medal count.
The closing ceremony is to come and I am sure will be great to watch. A fun way to spend our sea days.
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