Calm Before the Storm

Today was a day for getting acclimatized. We walked around Whistler Resort and the Whistler Media Centre, becoming familiar with our surroundings. I spent much of the day in the U.S. Media Services Office in the Whistler Media Centre. I will devote many more hours in the room. The Media Centre contains large rooms divided into smaller, temporary offices. We share a wall with some Canadian journalists and another group of guys speaking a language I don't understand. Work is sure to increase with the Opening Ceremonies looming.

Tomorrow is the Super Bowl, the biggest American sports event. Rather than watch it at a noisy bar, we will be watching the game from comfort of our Whistler condominium. Included among the amenities are a 42" flatscreen, small grill for cooking and a balcony looking out at Blackcomb and Whistler mountains (pictured above). I'm hoping for a good game but it would be nice to see the Saints win.

Canadian observation of the day: Hockey and curling are the two biggest sports and there's not a close third.

Whistler forecast (celcius): High 7, Low 0