- The French and Brits held a flag waving and singing match at Wed lunch as they awaited the results of the Olympic 2012 voting. We listened over the radio as London was announced the winner, over the favored Paris.
- The organizers of these games included the regional government ministries, town government and Dwarf Games personnel. There were at least 50 teen volunteers and 20 adult entourage leaders. We had 2 great local hosts- Christienne and Gilbert who both live in Rombouillet and helped us through airport, hotel, translations and a ton of "what ifs". Team USA celebrated them with gifts that touched both of them. These games have been a huge step up from the previous 3 games. The next games are in 2009 in Belfast, Ireland.
- Every day was 7:30 board the bus to go to the games and then return by 10 pm. No time for partying. But... on closing night there was a fine ceremony, reconition, a live band, fireworks, and dancing til 2. It was tremendous. Salmon, tuna and other pate, champagne, white, red local wines...all served by the youth volunteers. So cool.
- Many of Team USA are leaving for the states today. They chartered a bus and left at 6:45 am. There are 5 families staying behind and moving to other locations. Ted and I got up to wish everyone well and to hand each family a CD of pictures for the week. It was good.
Ted and I are heading to the train in a few hours and will head west to the Normandy Beaches near the town of Bayeux. Be well- the next step of the journey begins.
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