Our day at the Olympic Park

In the Olympic Basketball Arena

What an amazing experience. I feel incredibly lucky to have spent a day at the London 2012 Olympic Games. It was an atmosphere to savour, and an experience to cherish forever. Such a wonderful day. The Games Makers were so helpful, everyone going out of their way to make the experience a friendly, memorable one. The Javelin train from St Pancras station through to Stratford International, the welcome at the park, the volunteers, the army, everything went smoothly, was impressive, with everyone adding to the great feeling of celebration. 

The Olympic Park itself is mightily impressive. Beautifully planted flower beds surround the paths between such impressive stadia. We had a great time wandering around, exploring the place, and then we made our way to the Basketball Arena, like a giant sprung mattress, to watch the womens teams from Australia play Brazil, and then Great Britain take on Russia. Both matches were exciting from start to finish, non-stop action, such an exciting sport to watch, it really whet my appetite to watch more basketball. Both games were also much closer in scoreline than I had thought they might be.

Team GB

It was something else to be able to support Team GB at home. The roars, cheers of support from the packed stadium were deafening, such spirited support for the women's team from the crowd. Alas, GB lost by a narrow margin, ending the match with a 3 point shot though, a fabulous finish. 

I would do it all again tomorrow! It feels amazing to have been to an Olympic Games, and in our home country, and so proud to see how well done it all has been.

I will miss watching the Olympics on television too, and seeing all the talented sportspeople, following the drama, hearing the stories. It has certainly been inspiring. I'm looking forward to the Paralympics starting soon.

Congratulations to everyone involved with London 2012.

The Olympic rings outide the Basketball Arena