Being a little disappointed (well very actually!) that for one reason and another I missed the Olympic Torch last night, I got up bright and early to get to the Pavilion for 7.20am for this morning's Torch lighting.
As the bus veered off course into Preston Drove at 7.07am, I had visions of missing it again. Neither a diverted bus or my feet were going to get me to the Pavilion in 13 minutes! Oops.
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| The torch is alight! |
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| The Olympic Torch Lighting at the Royal Pavilion |
I jumped off anyway, and started running down London Road frantically
pushing my one year old in her buggy, whose hair by this time was
vertical in the wind. I only made it to Preston Circus before we heard
the distant sounds of what must have been the relay, so we stopped and
stood in what turned out to be a great spot near the Duke of York's
Cinema.
As the Torch came by a bit of lump came into my throat - there is
something about a large crowd of people all turning out together for a
common cause that is quite emotional.
Especially when
your one year old is waving a flag with a big smile on her face, as she
bounces around to the Freemasons...God speed Olympic Torch!
Oh and thanks to a more organised colleague we did capture the Torch lighting at the Pavilion above, not to mention the rather fabulous patriotic punks below...
Thanks John!
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| The Olympic Torch as it passes down London Road |
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| The Torch runner - London Road |
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| Patriotic punks turn out for the Torch! |
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| Thank You GB Coca Cola lorry |
All round I think Brighton & Hove have excelled with regards to bringing the Olympic experience to the area. What with the torch relay and now the big screen on the beach, it's been great.
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