Not much to say about this. It’s the Whistler Blackcomb gondola building with all flags flying. With the parent company up for bankruptcy or auction on February 19th (7 days into the Olympics) let’s hope they can keep the flags flying and the gondola running.
The Whistler Blackcomb gondola building
Somewhat shocking to realize that my room mate bears a remarkable resemblance to the 2010 winter Olympic Games mascot Quatchi!
Australian and Canadian Quatchi's together!
This is a tunnel under the women’s downhill ski course on Whistler Mountain. It will allow skiers to pass under the course, keeping at least part of the ski runs open during the Olympics.
Tunnel under the women's downhill ski run in Whistler
Heading to bed, realized I hadn’t take a shot yet. Just before I cleaned my teeth.
Reflections in the faucet - indicative of the time of night
This is Marvin, the dog from next door. Very cute but hard to catch on ‘film’. Bounced flash off the ceiling made it easier to shoot him where ever he was rather than trying to get him in the right place.
Marvin - cute dog from next door
Nothing says “Welcome” like security cameras and double, chain link fencing! This is a photograph of Whistler’s Tourism office. I hear that the athletes village is complete with the same but added razor wire. Nice. My love-hate relationship with the Olympic Games continues: I’ll be at the women’s downhill race with my Canadian jersey and cowbell!
Nothing says "Welcome" like security cameras and double, chain link fencing!
I was going to ski today but with 25,000 skiers on the mountains I decided to go cross country skiing with Zeus instead. This is a photograph the River of Golden Dreams reflected (refracted?) in droplets as they melted off the bridge along the trail.
If you look closely you can see the River of Golden Dreams.
Another 10pm shoot. At this rate, by the end of my project there will hardly be an object in my home that hasn’t been the subject of a daily blog. This one was tasty too!
Another late night shot - that I get to eat!
In pursuit of today’s photo I came across this pianist practicing on the grand piano outside the Cinnamon Bear Bar in the Hilton (of all places!). Although I asked if it was ok for me to take photographs I forgot to ask his name or where he was from. He looked like a local (the way he was dressed), but I’m not sure.
Pianist practicing outside the Cinnamon Bear Bar in the Hilton (of all places!)
Rob made some cider from apple juice – just add yeast and wait 2 months!
Rob made some cider from apple juice!
