We enjoyed Volleyball in Athens, so we were happy to get a session for Beijing. We saw the home nation, China, beaten by the Bulgarian team 3-1 (25-20, 25-21, 26-28, 25-19). It was an exciting match and the 'cheering squads' were working to the maximim in the third set when China saved severl match points before managing to take the match to an extra set.
The Women's Road Race passed by on our return from the Basketball. The race ended at the Great Wall, so we were unable to see the finish, but we saw the cyclists go past the Lama Temple, sort off, as the picture shows. Nicole Cooke went onto to win the race and secure Great Britains first Gold of Beijing 2008.
The second session that we attended was also basketball. We saw two Men's games. We saw Russia defeat Iran 71-49 and Germany defeat Angola 95-66. The Chinese Men's team were in the audience for the second game to watch their Pool B opponents.
In our second visit to the Basketball Gymnasium we saw Russia defeat Iran 71 – 49 and Germany beat Angola 95 – 66. Sat directly in front of us were some youngsters attired in Team GB kit, who were at the matches to see what the Olympics is all about. 
Yesterday was spent recovering from the Opening Ceremony and checking out the facilities at Choayang Park, which proved toi be a big disappointment.
We had the tremendous privilege to see the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics last night. It certainly lived up to all the expectations. Everybody seemed to enjoy it tremendously. 
Ever since we arrived in Beijing, Verity has been inundated with requests for Chinese people to be photographed with her. Her pale skin is a sign of extreme beauty here. When we went to the Zoo she must have been photographed more than most of the exhibits!
