Torch

 Last night, the Olympic torch came through the city on its way to London. The air was warm and the streets were packed. It was really exciting...


The yellow relay cars and buses carrying other torch bearers and athletes came first....

This was my favourite, and I envy their job, dancing and waving on the top of an open top bus- what a great way to spend the day...

We were by the changeover, here is the next torchbearer getting his instructions...

The helicopter circled, so we knew it was getting closer.....

Here she comes! Ready to hand over.....

Will it light?? Keep your fingers crossed...

Yes!! A big cheer came from the crowd here....

And off he went.......

Followed by the friendly police outriders who had musical horns on their bikes and waved to us all.

It was a lovely night, that ended with a lovely cool drink in a pub garden. A great summer night.