London's Calling.... City Spirit

London Olympics 2012... 

The 2012 Olympics have come and gone -- the city

has gotten back to its regular rhythm before the city shifts 

gears for the start of the Paralympics on 29 August.

The spirit of the games is enjoyed across London as you can see below....

Neighborhood spirit!

Fan spirit...  they got it in the bag!

A little Wenlock bowling team GB style...

Young Team GB fan flying the flag...

A gold medal for team GB

 

Inspire a Generation

London Olympics 2012...

Inspiring A Generation

You couldn't beat the beach volleyball venue 

or the action taking place inside it!!

 

            Women's Quarter-Finals

                   China vs Austria

                     USA

                    Walsh and May-Treanor

The crowd celebrates with the wave...                   

Walsh & May-Treanor
US Olympic Beach Volleyball Women's
GOLD MEDALIST

Reflections of the Women's Marathon

London Olympics 2012

The women's marathon took place on Sunday, 5 August.....

yet the rainy London day didn't slow these ladies down.

Ethiopia's Tiki Gelana not only wins the gold medal -- she set a new Olympic Record

of 2hr 23min 07sec!!

Tiki Gelana is seen here running behind the two Kenyans on the right.   

It's pretty obvious when the runners are getting near..... 
just look for the truck load of press photographers!

Fans stood in the rain for hours to
witness the greatest women's marathon runners
and cheer them on in front of the Tower of London

Reflections:
 Generous fans offered extra umbrellas to many
of the yellow vested volunteers.
A kind gesture indeed on this rainy Sunday.
The volunteers did an outstanding job.
Our thanks to all those that gave their time
to help make the London Olympics run so smoothly.

Women's Triathlon....

London Olympics 2012...

       
The women's triathlon was held in Hyde Park on 4 August 2012, 

a beautifully sunny Saturday for a triathlon

and the Swiss fans were out to cheer on their Gold Medal winner.....

Celebrating the Games.....

 London Olympics 2012....

Olympics celebrations are in full swing in the venue 

within Hyde Park.  There are big screens with 

different events playing all day long, vendors with refreshments,

and as you see below...... lots of colorful people.

I didn't realize I had caught the same women in two photos -- once in the park 

and again leaving on a boris bike -- until reviewing the photos after getting home!

Nothing real spectacular about these images just sharing a little of the color & spirit of the games :)

Fans young and old show
their spirit and enjoy the games in Hyde Park!