I have caught up with Barb now. The first day we picked up our Olympic tickets, then went down to the River Thames where we walked up to Trafalgar Square and then on to Parlaiment House and Westminster Abbey so Barb could see the major sights. Next day we moved hotels then went to Hyde Park where there is an free Olympic venue with big TV screens and sponsor tents etc. We watched the men's triathlon on the big screen then went out to the main stadium to see the hockey matches. The stadium is hugh, it takes about 15 - 20 minutes to walk from 1 end to the other. I expected more stalls selling merchandise, there are only a couple of large ones. We saw 2 matches of men's hockey, GB v Spain & NZ v Germany. The first match was tight and a bit slow - too much passing back and forth, but the 2nd was very fast and great to watch. 10 goals scored altogether. We were hoping for Spain and NZ to win, but enjoyed the evening in spite of being late and getting a bit wet in the rain. There is Olympic fever everywhere and of course lots of tourists from various places - we feel that the officials are too focused on Team GB and not on other winners which is spoiling things a bit - maybe sour grapes. Tomorrow we have a day at the athletics so will have lots of variety.