So yesterday, my office got exclusive access to a special treat. Next door is the Coca-Cola Company and so, being friendly with them paid off when they invited the whole office to come on by to get pictures taken with the Olympic torch. Now maybe I shouldn't say THE Olympic torch as we found out there were forty in Dublin yesterday but still pretty cool. We all went over and got some pictures with the torch and then we found out that the torch relay would be running right by our office. Actually not only running by but also one of the pass-offs of the flame. So a bunch of us headed out to see that. It was pretty awesome--the runners are guarded by four additional runners on either side and there is a parade in front of them and an entourage of security all around. I managed to get a picture with the runner who was taking up the flame (though it was on the other interns camera and we kind of look like stalkers... I also have no idea who he is... oh well..). Anyways, it was a lot of excitement for a work day and kept us busy for 2.5 hours so that was nice. Here are some pics...
Left: me and Mary (another intern), Right: me!
The torch up close!
Left: the new runner, Right: passing the flame behind all those cameras
Left: ready to go, Right: running away
It was pretty cool to get to see cause who knows if I'll ever get the opportunity again! Today is the last day of work for the week which means only one week left! Crazy how these last couple weeks have flown by! 9 days until Mom gets here (her arrival is in the 10-day forecast! YAY!) and 20 days until home!
Slainte!
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