Faster, Stronger, Higher

The games start tomorrow and I will be glued to the TV over the next couple of weeks. The traditional motto of the Olympics is Citius, Altius, Fortius, which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger" - and for me that makes the Olympics all about track and field. 

I am happy for the other sports to be there but I am not sure that they all fit with the true Olympic tradition. No where does that traditional motto include the words: Syncronised, Graceful, Artistic, Owner of the best equipment, Most Liked by the judges etc etc.

Virgin now a real Airline

This week we flew to the Sunshine Coast and because there was no real choice, we flew Virgin for the first time in a few years. My previous experiences with Virgin have not been great but I was pleasantly surprised this time. It seems that Virgin has become a real airline. The plane was comfortable, the seats were wider, there was space in the overhead lockers for everyones carry on luggage and there was no sign of that old blue and red decore. Both flights were on time, and the service on board was very good. The hosties were more mature and professional in their look and approach. It seems that we no longer have to put up with that immature comedy act the "out there" hosties used to put on to a captive audience. I would be much happier to fly Virgin next time.