Moments
 

Good for you Sydney!

This American is going home! It took me most of the Olympics, but I learned to speak some Australian. I've had a fine time looking out for attractive nude sunbathers and enjoying  sips from canned beer. Honestly, I was afraid that I'd have bad prospects at having a wonderful time without laying out a fortune.

I know that I've spent a lot of time talking about Frank being a big shot here in Sydney, but he really did a great job as a host for me and for the other foreigners who came to visit. 

It's not a myth that if he hadn't come through so well, I might have left his care quickly. My only concern would have been the train system with the constant derailing and the malfunctioning baggage system at the airport (sorry, Susan).

I bought my last round of beers after we cheered our lungs out at the Closing Ceremonies. I don't wish to overreact, but I was quite emotional when the Olympics ended. Even though I had complained a bit that it was a bit of a mess, I was going to miss seeing journalists everywhere and not having to wear warm clothing, even when it was cold out.

So, good for you Sydney! That was one hell of a show!

Aussie Speak

 

October 2, 2000
Closing ceremonies will mark one of the greatest things I have ever seen. Frank and I will probably go down as two of the only people on earth who saw both of the F111 fighters streak overhead and dump / ignite their fuel live. We navigated the Sydney transport system better than locals to achieve this feat.

Today's News:

The final event: USA Men's Gold Medal Basketball     The Medal Ceremony   The Post Ceremony Celebration

Closing Ceremonies  The Fireworks
Frank and his birds
Sydney may never recover
Frank and I will stand out in history