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Friday February 6, 2026 #2 Olympics
OK, I took a few shots of the opening ceremonies, skillfully broadcast from 4 different locations in Italy. Celebrities included Mariah Carey, Charlize Theron and Andrea Boccelli. I won't mention all the former sports celebrities.
The opening ceremonies were long, as usual, and touched on many themes, including brotherhood and world peace.
Cute additions to the schedule included a skit on Italian 'hand-speak' and fellows dressed as famous Italian composers Pucchini, Verdi and Rossini.
World leaders, and even Princess Anne, were in attendance.
I figured out that I was only catching the British mixed doubles curling team because my most reliable feed for the Olympics so far happens to come on TNT Sports out of the UK..... Duh....
I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.
Al
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| Interesting start, tribute to Leonardo |
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| The paint tubes were amazing |
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| Mariah Carey |
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| Which is Pucchini, Verdi, or Rossini?? |
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| Fusing the Olympic rings |
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| Canada's athletes enter 1 venue |
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| Then another |
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| Then another |
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| Then the 4th |
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| Colombia had a tiny contingent |
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| As did Ecuador |
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| Leon Draisaitl of the Edm. Oilers leads the Germans |
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| Home team Italy was boisterous |
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| Learning Italian 'hand-speak' |
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| Andrea Boccelli with flame holders |
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| Passing the flame in 2 locations |
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| Soon to light the cauldrons |
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| Charlize Theron expounds on Peace |
Lovely lady 
Forming the peace dove was impressive 
Our composers were everywhere! 
Famous downhill champ Alberto Tomba 
Lighting one cauldron 
Explosion of light 
Cauldron at the second location 
First location was awesome 
Yup, British team curling, and winning again..
