The Vancouver Olympic Flame

The flame delighted huge crowds on its journey to Vancouver. The Opening Ceremony began with a surprise snowboarder entering the stadium through the massive olympic rings and ended with Wayne Gretzky escorting the flame, such a powerful symbol, to its place of honor, protected by a chain link fence. In the distance out in the Burrard Inlet, behind the cauldron were the floating Olympic Rings.

During the day crowds would line up to have a closer look. Requests were granted within the first week and the chain link fence was moved so we all could get closer. Almost every evening I would pass the cauldron on my way home. Perhaps it is the history, the long journey and the participation of so so many global citizens that have connected with this magical flame that causes it to lift all spirits above, around and in us.