Vantastic Voyage

While sitting in the airport waiting for my flight home, all I can think about is how crowded the city of Vancouver is. The support of the Games has been great throughout but is steadily increasing.

When I first arrived in Vancouver on the same day as opening ceremonies, I was surprised with how empty the streets appeared. Over the next few days people came out to support their country and enjoy all the festivities. This morning, while I was doing some last-minute data collection, the line at the SuperStore was unlike I have seen all week. The line wrapped around the block and did not move steadily as it had while I did my shopping, and all people could talk about was how the mittens were sold out, not just in Vancouver but throughout Canada. I guess when they ordered, nobody anticipated their popularity.

These were my first Games and it was great to see the Olympic spirit in full force! It definitely isn't something I will forget anytime soon.

--- COURTNEY BAGATTA.