Nice to run away but not practical

[tulip]

I used to live in Washington, DC. There were constant detours and security checks that rerouted traffic, even bike traffic. And then there were festivals (Cherry Blossom, Smithsonian, Solar, etc.) and the protests! And terrorist trials at the courthouse in Alexandria (serious, serious security guys with machine guns on the metro). Anti-aircraft missiles on the Mall and remaining on many buildings. And we always had helicopters flying overhead.

But we dealt with it and life went on. We made adjustments hear and there. Frankly, it made things interesting.

[shootingstar]

Can imagine living in Washington, DC., the tight security. I understand that for ignaugaration of President Obama, people were lined up at the subway train stations as early as 5:00 am or so, even though the event began at 10:00 am?

There are rumours that Obama might drop by the Olympics during those 2 weeks. If he comes, probably only for couple of hrs.

Ah geez. I just found out the Olympic torch relay route on Feb. 11 & 12 for Vancouver. It's going about in a loopy way, where it will be passing by our neighbourhood twice And circling around, never far away.

I can't even imagine. Just half block away, it will be making a stop before the big ceremony in park.
We definitely have to finish our grocery shopping for next few days before Feb. 11.