It is so interesting to look at the games from a kids perspective. At lunch today with friends and their two boys, four and seven years old, we were peppered... read more →
This week a year ago saw the beginning of the test event programme, with volleyball the first of 45 events held in Rio over the subsequent 12 months. And now... read more →
This week I was reconnected to my favourite high school music teacher through this blog and what a gift that has been. About 30 years ago, which sounds ridiculous when... read more →
How fortunate it is for me and my colleagues to wake up each day in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and go to work on the... read more →
Building venues has to be one of the toughest parts of this project delivery. What goes on behind the scenes operationally is one thing; transporting, feeding, watering and accommodating the... read more →
Watching a city transform every four years is quite a unique experience and the way Rio has metamorphosed over the past years is remarkable. The challenge for any city, outside... read more →
Only 3 more Mondays…wow, seems just that little bit closer when put like that! Great start to the week, sunrise in Arpoador, amazing. The photo above was taken through the... read more →
We love Sundays! Especially when we get to enjoy two of our favourite things about living in Rio; one, when they close half the beach side avenue to cars from... read more →
Driving ranges return to the Olympics for the first time in 112 years! There have been many controversial commentaries about golf returning to the games, media attention about players coming... read more →
Ever wondered what over 1,000 tonnes of technology equipment looks like before it is deployed on an Olympic venue? When I met with my Warehouse Manager this morning she started... read more →