The continuing adventures of an 8-year-old at her first Olympics

Friday was the best day ever.

We went down to Homer street and got a chance to see the Olympic torch being carried by someone named Jeff.

We watched as Jeff passed the Olympic flame to another person carrying a torch.

Then, Jeff walked right over to me and let me hold the torch! Jeff was very nice. Thank you, Jeff.

All the people in the crowd were cheering as the torch went by.

There were thousands of people in the streets and people were making noise all night outside our hotel, banging drums and singing.

Waiting for the torch to come down our way sort of reminds me of Disneyland's parade, only instead of the Disney characters you have someone very lucky who gets to run with the torch.

More pictures below:

In the picture above, they are passing the flame from one person to another.

There was also a guy on the street selling balloon animals.

I also want to say hi to Miss Virgie, Miss Justine and all the daycare counselors at Sonrise Christian. And hi to my sisters, Sabrina and Samantha, Nana Rose and my dog, Lucy.

-- Hannah Mitchell in Vancouver

Comments

[Mrs. K]

WHAT?!??!!?!? WOW!!! HANNAH I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! I seriously can't wipe this smile off of my face!!!! What an incredible experience you are having and its only your first week!!! :) :) I can't wait to hear more about your coming adventures!!! Did you LOVE the opening ceremony last night? What was your favorite part?
Mr. K and I are so excited about all the Olympic stuff on TV. He can't wait for the skiing and I can't wait for figure skating to start!!!
I love you!! You are in our thoughts and prayers every day! :) Be safe and have TONS of fun!!!
Love,
Mrs. K
P.S. LOVE LOVE LOVE the Elmo balloon behind you! :)
P.S.S. I got to see your sister at Blockbuster last night. She says you miss Lucy alot. I know Lucy must miss you too! Imagine all the slobbery kisses you will be getting from her when you get home! :) Love you!!! Hugs to you!!!!!

[Sabrina Riedl]

Hi Hannah! I am so proud of you. Your blog is great and I miss you so much. I hope your having a great time and I can't wait to hear some more of your fun adventures. I love you! See you soon.

Sabrina

P.S Lucy says hello and she misses you too!

[Justine Arocha]

Hannah! I can't believe you got to hold the Olympic torch!!
That must have been so exciting!
They don't let just anyone hold that thing you know ;) heehee :)
We miss you in Daycare! Hope you're having lots of fun!
Happy Valentine's Day <3

Love, Miss Justine

[Virgie]

That's sooooo awesome! Thanks for the shout out! I keep telling all my friends to come read your blog! Keep having fun! :) Miss ya :)
Miss Virgie

[Sandi Lehnhard]

Hannah,
I have been following your adventures and reading about the fun things you have been able to do! I'm so proud of you!
Have fun....you and your family are in my prayers,
Mrs. Lehnhard

[Sophia M.]

Hey hannah its sophia in 6th greade, remember me? That is sooooo cool that you are at the Olympics!!!!! Have alot of FUN!!!!! I miss you
your friend,
SOPHIA M.
p. s. Stay Warm!!!! :)