Live from Cologne reported by Sonya Lewis, Colorado
WOW !! WELCOMING THE WORLD !! COLOGNE GAY GAMES 2010 OPENING CEREMONIES
I have been to several Opening Ceremonies including a World Series and Stanley Cup Finals, but Cologne did us Queers right tonight.Ten thousand athletes from all over this planet gathered on a huge field and a feeling of everything is right with the world tonight abound.
The volunteers and organization was right on. You felt secure yet free to be anything and who you are. In the heart of a vibrant city yet all of us on the field joined by our love of sport ready to march into a huge stadium that by size could inspire any competitor to want to give their best.Intermittent spritzing rain did not deter any spirits and there was apel time for intercontinental reunions and lots of kisses and hugs. Many an athlete has attended these competitions dating back to 1982 and it showed by the squeals of glee and joy.
Based on an Olympic tradition, I thoroughly enjoy the sport of trading pins. Many a smile was caught as fellow “Pin Whores” met and a new City or Country team pin was acquired. My Team Colorado pins seemed to be in demand as I had gone through more than 25 in an hour. And at the risk of offending someone..I still am partial to the Team London pins..I have many from past games and always hunt them out.
And then the moment came that we all gathered in front of our Team Colorado Banner and I could not be more proud. Each of us..some borrowing money from friends and families, some saving for months even years, some deciding at the last minute all collected ourselves on this green field in the middle o Germany to say..We are OUT and PROUD and will represent Colorado and our Country, our Team and Ourselves in a spirit of fair and fierce and friendly competition.
So much more to say about the Opening Ceremonies so bear with me while I get some sleep and dream about a night to remember.
Love All….
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