The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay

Questions:

1) The olympic torch will pass through Lethbridge. This is the closest city to my home that the torch will pass through.

2a)

• The Priestess lights the greek torch using a trick with mirrors and the sun.
• The Priestess lights the olympic torch with the greek torch.
• The first torch carrier runs down a crowded street with bodyguards. He holds the torch high as people cheer all around him.

2b) The photo with the priestesses makes me feel sentimental as we connect the olympics with the previous Greek olympics. The photo of the torch getting lighted makes me feel very excited and proud to be Canadian and to have the olympics here this year. The runner holding the torch high makes me feel happy that people are excited enough about this that they would line the streets to cheer.

2c) The photos make me wonder who they got to be the Greek priestesses. Were they hand picked, was it a contest, or are they just volunteers?

2d) The main Greek Priestess is an actress who was born and lives in Athens, Greece. Her name is Maria Nafpliotou. I was unable to discover who the other priestesses were.

3) If the olympic torch were to pass through or near my community, I would definitely go and see it. It would be incredible to see the torch run through because it is a big deal for Canada to be holding the olympics. This doesn't happen very often, so it is a great opportunity. Also, by going to see the torch, we are supporting and encouraging the Canadian athletes who will be participating in the olympics. By going to see the torch, it is almost like you are a part of the 2010 olympics in Canada.

Trip of a Lifetime: I voted in the poll.