I arrived safe and sound last night. The flight was nice and short. I'm always surprised that it only takes two hours to get to Vancouver. This city is beautiful and super super rainy. I think it's funny I'm at the Winter Olympic Games and I haven't seen any snow. The bus driver said it is the warmest winter they have had in over 100 years. What a great year to host the world in the Olympic Games! But what they don't have in snow, they are making up for in Canadian flags. They are everywhere...every house, every store, every car, every building.
Our first stop was the accreditation office to get our badges so we had access to all the medal ceremonies at BC Place. I didn't think it was possible to get a worse picture then my current drivers license and passport...but I was wrong. Not only had I been traveling all day and it was it horrible lighting, but we weren't allowed to smile or look happy at all. Everyone in my group thinks they look like mug shots.
We got to our LITTLE apartment late last night. It is a little over 800 square feet for 4 people. We are nice and close and cozy. Vancouver hotels were completely booked a couple of months ago, so they contract with cruise ships to come up and act as floating hotels. We had originally planned to stay on the cruise ships, but about 3 weeks ago they canceled because of low bookings. So we were left scrambling to find housing for 10 people. We found 2 little apartments. Cottonwood Canopy is the apartment I'm staying at with Liz, TIf, and Derk. It is about about 20 minutes outside of the Olympic Village. The rest of our group is staying in the middle of nowhere about another 30-40 minutes away.
Here are some photos of our little home this week. It is on a cute little side street. We are renting the bottom floor. The next photo shows a little bit of the inside. Don't you love our sleeping arrangements? I'm standing on the 1st bed taking the picture. All four beds are right in a row. My bed in the one in the middle going in the opposite direction of the others.
Tonight we are headed to our first event. More photos to come.
I'm laughing SO hard at the beds. Looks like you guys really got the penthouse! I am really jealous though. That bathroom is awesome; talk about character!
Posted by: melissa | February 23, 2010 at 07:44 PM
That apartment is seriously sweeeeeet! And too funny. Sounds like you're having a blast already. Don"t have too much fun, well on the other hand do! And call me when you get back can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Shayna | February 24, 2010 at 03:55 PM
It looks likes you are having a ball (despite having to cheer for Canadian Hockey! and your sleeping situation!). I feel your pain on the sleeping arrangement. The pictures of the beds reminds me of the flat we stayed at in Amsterdam. the only diffence is that it looks like your bathroom functions and the water probably works! Good times!
Posted by: Krisha | February 27, 2010 at 05:44 AM
Did this cause flashbacks of college dorms or that first apartment you and Derek had with that tiny bathroom and toothbrush that ended up in the toilet??
Posted by: mom | March 12, 2010 at 06:54 PM