::OLYMPIC ARRIVAL::

Ok, the first two things everyone wants to know, I'll clear them up first. YES, I saw Kobe Bryant and LeBron James at the cafeteria. And YES, they are a very big deal. I like basketball a lot, but I didn't scream and freak out and grab my camera and lose my junk just cause they're on tv all the time. That said, if Steve Nash was here, I might lose my junk... since he's so rad.

So we made it safely to Beijing, and it's great here. There are about a bajillion friendly happy Chinese volunteers here anxious to help us out in any way possible. Got out on the water twice today, which felt great after a couple days in transit over the North Pole. Staying out at the Dragon Villa in Shun Yi is perfect because we're close to the canoekayak venue, and we've totally got it made with great food, lots of space, a nice pool and everything we could need. A few trips into the Olympic Village, one tomorrow for the Opening Ceremony, should give us a decent enough dose of O.Village life. Can't wait for the Ceremony tomorrow, it's gonna be crazy!! They INVENTED fireworks here... so they better bring it! See you at the Bird's Nest!
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