August 14 Back in Beijing

We are back in Beijing and it feels great. It has been raining quite a bit. The energy here is quite different than what we were experiencing in Korea. As we were leaving Korea the people at the pool were wishing Gold for the team... tremendous support from the Koreans for the USA. When you see and feel what the "real" message these people are sending it makes me feel so proud to be an American. Today is a day off for everyone so some are going to try to attend an event, others will meet with the families and some will sightsee or just hang out. Denise, Laura, Gail and I are going to the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven with one of the people we met here. Tonight should bring some interesting food and them maybe a massage to rest these not so young bodies ...I am just speaking for myself that is. As I said to the team upon our arrival back to Beijing - Let the Games Begin!
From Beijing,
Duke