And The Crowd Goes Wild

Couple of quick pictures taken down at good ol’ Bloor just a short while after insanity broke out.  I was minding my own business when screaming, in the streets, honking horns, and finally, yes, fireworks, started breaking out.  A quick walk down to Bloor and Bathurst revealed all manner of high-fiving going on, and guys running about with the Canadian flag attached to hockey sticks.

Oh well, it was a good run.  14 gold medals, and a win in hockey against the USA.  I guess we’re entitled to go a little nuts once in a while.

And after living away from Canada for so many years, I have to admit, these shows of patriotism and genuine love and pride for the country actually mean something to me now.  Knowing what it’s like in other nations, I don’t take this for granted any more.