Monday, March 8, 2010

A Week in Whistler and Coke Pavilion Pics

Nearly a week after I typed my last blog post in a Starbucks in Vancouver, I find myself typing amidst new scenery at a Starbucks in Whistler.  The frigid air has succumbed to warmer weather, most likely because I decided to come up here.  Whistler is a mountain village about an hour-and-a-half away from Vancouver, yet I once again found myself in rain yesterday.

The week-long period between the Olympics and the Paralympics can be characterized as transitional to say the least.  My first night in Whistler, I stumbled upon the Whistler Medals Plaza and a most incredibly lovely statue of the Olympics rings.

Eight hours later, I head from my accomodations to the bus stop, and the rings have already been switched to the International Paralympic Committee's logo.

 
 (Yes, I realize this picture's at night...it looks cooler that way...but it really was changed the next morning...honest!)
Though I haven't gotten to do too many outdoor activities yet here in Whistler, I did indeed get to go tubing with a fellow Coca-Cola Happiness Ambassador, Melanie, at the Coca-Cola Tube Park at Whistler-Blackcomb on Saturday.  It was definitely an adventure worth taking if you're ever up here.  I thought for sure I was going to fly out of the track every time...yet, I never did...kudos to the slope specialists that build the tube slopes!
I've had two shifts at the athlete village thus far, and after my shift this afternoon, I will be heading back to Vancouver to help Coca-Cola with their part in the Paralympic Torch celebration in Robson Square this Thursday and Friday.  An exciting week is ahead...allons-y!

Brandon

P.S. - Coca-Cola gave us all thumb drives with exciting pictures of all the Olympic projects...thought I'd share a few here!
Our Coke team (I'm the one whose shoes are furthest to the bottom of the picture...chillaxin')

A midnight fridge restocking party

 
An aerial view of the Coca-Cola Pavilion during LiveCity's nightly firework show

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