Team Finals

I did go and watch the water polo and managed to see the extra time played by Hungary and Australia which Australia won then it was the USA against Spain though Spain scored the first goal the USA went on to win the match and the gold medal by 8 goals to 5 after the third quarter the USA led 6--2 but Spain scored 3 goals in the final quarter and had they not keep hitting the woodwork would have result could have been different, I counted at least 4 time they almost scored in the second half . It was still a great achievement as it is the first time that spain have entered a woman's team in the Olympics and the USA have had a team in since it was introduced.

Been out this morning trying to solve a logistics problem, how do I get five bags home, I came down with two and gained three more because of all the uniform and extras that I was issued with, this has resulted in me using up to much battery so now I have to stay in my room for at least an hour to charge my batteries to ensure that I do not run out of power this afternoon.

Any way that is enough of Water Polo, and my problems. now to the main course the team finals. As expected the finals were spectacular the Russians did win but for entertainment Canada, and Team GB were tops followed by Spain but where it it counts, the technical and artistic marks the Russians were on top. The Chinese did a good routine with few faults but could not overall the Russians who won gold by two points. Spain took the bronze and Team GB maintained sixth position.

The pool was noisy so much that we had difficulty hearing the start of the music on some routines but not the Egyptians, this started with a bang, literally! I keep saying those watching on television were missing a spectacular, which at this level, Television cannot do the sport justice. If any one was able to watch in 3D they may have got a different perspective.

I am glad that I was here to witness this and be part of it. I feels as though I have become an Olympian myself.