Hey Everyone!Today was the men's final for all-around. We got to work around 9AM for the 11AM start time and got our seats in the press tribune. It was another great competition as we watched China's superstar, Yang Wei, perform. The U.S. team did very well, too, but not enough to place. By the time everything was done, it was raining out - pouring actually. The media entrance by our ONS office was buzzing with international reporters putting on bright pink ponchos and waiting for their rides. It was a privilege to meet Richard Engel, NBC's international reporter often seen in Iraq (and basically anywhere that is really dangerous). We got some ponchos and headed out after we were done putting our quotes into the computer. Three of us headed to the beach volleyball venue - remember that day we stood in line for 5 hours getting tickets? Despite the rain, we felt it would be a waste if we didn't at least go.
There was hardly anyone in the stadium, but we held onto our ponchos and umbrellas and watched four matches. We got to see the U.S. men play an incredible match! It was the first time we were able to cheer because we weren't working. It kind of felt weird doing it, too! The rain let up eventually and we were able to just enjoy the evening. It was actually cool and felt like an October evening. Unfortunately, both times we've come to beach volleyball, it's been raining. I guess we weren't meant to see beach volleyball the stereotypical "sunny" way.
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