CLOSING CEREMONIES!

Tuesday was the last day of the Olympics! In the morning, we took a team picture at a memorial site in Taipei. It is a very beautiful memorial area. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my camera and was not able to take pictures. After taking the team picture, we took a bus to a local high school in Taipei. At the high school, all the children greeted us with a cheerleading performance and a juggling act. Team USA president thanked the crowd for cheering us on at the Games. Towards the end, many of the children wanted pictures and autographs from the USA athletes. I was in many of the pictures so it was cool to be recognized. We took the bus back at the hotel and had the afternoon off. Aaron and I wanted to chill and relax at the hotel so we ended up just hanging out and watching TV. For lunch, Aaron and I had a nice meal at the hotel restaurant. I had a club turkey sandwich with fries. It was quite delicious! Then we got ready for Closing Ceremonies!
Me and Mark on the bus to Closing Ceremonies

Me and Kyle with his Bronze Medal in Wrestling :)


When we arrived at the Closing Ceremonies, we sat at the table in the middle of the stadium and was served food throughout the ceremony. They had many performances and fireworks while all the athletes exchanged pins, clothes, etc with other athletes from other countries. It was a very cool experience.


The athletes hanging out at the Closing Ceremonies

One of the performances at the Closing Ceremonies

Me and Roman at Closing Ceremonies

Me and a guy from Iran at Closing Ceremonies

A short video clip of the Closing Ceremonies

After the ceremonies, we headed back to the hotel. Aaron and I decided to have one last drink at the hotel and just chat for a little. We both had a Mai Tai. It was very good! :) Then I packed and went to bed. Tomorrow I leave to go home.

Until next time...