It was a big day in Penticton on January 25. At 1:00pm the Olympic Torch arrived in town to great fanfare. It was a huge “to-do” with all the politicians in attendance (including BC Premier Gordon Campbell) and some great live entertainment. There was a huge turn-out with an estimate crowd of 7,000 waiting to greet the Olympic Torch. We were also very lucky to get our picture taken with the Olympic Torch too. It wasn’t lit, of course, but it was still a huge thrill for us (could not do this in Whistler!). Atsuko also took part in the ceremonies as she carried the Japanese flag and put it on the stage.
Life in Penticton, BC, Canada
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