Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch relay hits Toronto…..

Today was lucky enough to be able to be a witness to a bit of history. A friend of mine invited me to watch his mother participate in the 2010 Olympic Torch relay. I also found this to be a great photo op! The relay has thus far been a well-oiled machine while traveling through Canada. The portion I was able to witness was in the Markville Mall area of Markham as it was on its way to Toronto. I was able to push my way through to the road and find a few excellent photo opportunities as my friend’s mother was passed the flame and walked her 300m to the next torch runner. Of course, you’re not supposed to be standing/crouching in the middle of the road so I was escorted to the side but not before I got several wonderful shots of Mary Jane Torrie as she possessed the torch and flame as she began her walk. Her courageous story can be found here. I found out later that some protesters created a little detour for the torch run as it was proceeding down to City Hall. I’ve never heard of this, but they SPLIT the flame such that it would be able to still continue on to The Hospital for Sick Children as well as City hall, just an hour behind schedule. I’m lucky to have been able to witness just a bit of history. February is just around the corner and perhaps I’ll find myself in the midst of the Olympic drama. I guess only time will tell.