The excitement is reaching fever pitch. Rati and I have tickets for 19 events on all 16 days of the London Olympics spanning across tennis (Wimbledon Centre Court for the finals of the Men's Doubles and Ladies Singles), hockey, boxing, badminton (Saina Nehwal), archery (India's gallant ladies team), wrestling (Sushil Kumar), volleyball, basketball, track and field, football, gymnastics....
Three different sized India flags have been bought from the Khadi Bhandar in Bangalore to cheer our stars, hopefully, to more than a few medals. Will keep the flag flying in the stands I promise.
Getting to London on the 19th, well in time for the start of the Games. Staying at my own place in Hampstead, London, adds a personal touch which I will cherish. Never been to the Olympics before and here I am doing the whole hog right from my own place.
Figuring out the best way to travel to the various stadia across London is a chore. Predictions of a chaotic London travel scene is not something I'll write home about but a matter which needs to be taken in its stride. The many years I have lived in the City of London should prepare me for this but let's see if it really gets as horrendous as some are saying.
The weather, especially for the outdoor hockey should present another London special. What's the City without rain and traffic!
I will next write soon after getting to London. Can't wait. Meanwhile, the excitement boileth over.....