Protecting the Olympics

The amphibious assault ship HMS Ocean is currently moored in Greenwich as part of the security operation that protects the Olympics. This massive ship is designed to deliver troops by helicopter or landing craft.

Built on the Clyde it was launched in October 1995 and commissioned in September 1998. I have no idea how it got through the Thames barrier.

Mayor of London

The Mayor of London doing what the Mayor of London does best. Make a fool of himself. Unfortunately they rescued him.

                   
                   
                   
             

So, bumbling Boris Johnson is lovable and funny? Well, have I got news for you - Observer 5th August 2012

Inside the Olympic Park

Pictures taken from inside the Olympic Park (cheers Kevin)

The two teams are New Zealand [in White] South Africa [In Green] Score NZ 4 SA 1

Where is everyone?

Where is everyone? Where is the chaos on London’s much maligned public transport system? The journey into work was better than a normal Monday morning yet we are told there is an extra one million commuters using public transport because of the Olympics. With no pandemonium on the tube what are we supposed to complain about?

'London wins early "gold" for slick rush hour' (click here) - . This piece contains a great picture of sinister looking American fan on his way to the Olympic park.

Thomas Heatherwick, the designer behind the Olympic cauldron

He also designed this bridge (click here)

London Olympics 2012: The look of the games

London Olympics 2012: The look of the games (click here) - Designboom

 

 The Olympic Park in glorious sunshine as seen from the Al Jazeera TV studio. (Thanks Niki)

 

The best of the Opening Ceremony - London 2012 Olympics

The best of the Opening Ceremony - London 2012 Olympics

Queen and Bond unite for London 2012 Olympics video

Britain's future heroes light Olympic cauldron

World's Press Heaps Praise On The Olympic Opening Ceremony