Welcome to the Commonwealth Games

So, it's pretty exciting being in town for a major sporting event. Melbourne is definately alive. I arrived yesterday after a very interesting trip to the airport. Brad picked me up at their house with two hours till my flight left. After dealing with very heavy traffic on the Northern beaches, we arrived at the airport 20 minutes before my flight left. After very quick goodbyes, I ran into the airport and, who knew it could be done, I made it onto the plane. It was quite a bit of running, but I made it. Anyways, today I headed down to Canada House for a little while, got a stash of Maple Leaf Tatoos and some extra flags and then I went and met Jim at Federation Square. I never thought I'd say it, but it was actually difficult finding Jim in the crowd. So many people! We took a walk towards the Melbourne Cricket Grounds (a very impressive sight). We happened to be on the bridge towards it when the morning session let out, well that was a mistake. Try walking against traffic when 105, 000 people are letting out of one building. It was an entire Lethbridge walking by us. We got accross and sat down on some grass while people just kept coming. It was good to catch up. He seems to be doing really well and just starting to get excited about competing on Friday. On our walk, we walked by the training field for throwers. The Australian champion in hammer throw was practicing (the main competition). Anyways, pretty excited to see Jim compete on Friday. I am ready with my flag and clothes and now little flags for my hair and tattoos galore. Anyways, a relaxed night here is in the plans. Who knows for tomorrow.