Yet another great day at the Curling Centre, meeting and greeting people from all over the world. Language has not been a barrier in communicating at all. My few months of learning Italian via Duolingo served me well. I discovered my own little system of how to greet people. Check out their bobble hats or… Read more

I now feel I truly have had the full Winter Olympic experience with a full day of snow! Another 5am bus journey and the snow had just started to fall. As the day progressed I witnessed how a mountain resort continues to function with limited disruption compared to the UK where one snow flake stops… Read more

I will miss the breathtaking views at Tofane! Last day on the mountain today and I think I’m finaly starting to adjust to the altitude. One thing I won’t miss are the stairs to the Mosh-ski Pit. The Gondola Girls What a great team – Georgia (GG), Sara, Chiara, Laura 1, Gena, Karen & me.… Read more

Another early start. Workforce check-in not open when we all arrived. Eventually the Workforce managers arrived but couldn’t find the keys! Check-in was very much a paper and pen sign in today. Great to get a close up of the original wooden tribune seating in the Curling Centre. Today’s challenge was definitely seating. Volunteers were… Read more

A chilly day on the Mountain -5 feeling like -10 with the wind chill. I’m so impressed with the Salomon clothing, it’s keeping us all very warm. Today’s Office – Info Most asked questions of the day Gold Medal to Frederica Brignone of Italy – a successful day all around. Back to the curling tomorrow. Read more

Mr T took a day off skiing and we visited the Tre Clime Natural Park. The Park is a Unesco World Heritage Site. When the weather is good you can see the three peaks and have a 360-degree view of the mountains. Unfortunately the weather was not in our favour but we had a lovely… Read more

I think this morning was a first for me. A 4am alarm call and a bus journey at 5am. It was still dark when I arrived in Cortina navigating my way to a new venue. What did we used to do without Google Maps. Curling, Stoats & New Friends A new venue, a new sport… Read more

Women’s Super G Day! Delayed start due to the weather, too much cloud for the emergency helicopters to land. Back to the mosh-ski pit keeping the spectators updated with start times. New challenge ! ‘ Try and persuade spectators not to smoke and vape in the mosh-ski pit! ‘. Getting used to going part way… Read more

Have you ever watched Ski Sunday from the comfort of your sofa and admired the skill, talent and craziness of the athletes? Maybe you’ve noticed the international crowd ring their cowbells and cheer. Today I got a whole new perspective of a Ski Race. Ever wondered how you get thousands of people up and down… Read more

After a long wait, the day has finally arrived! One hundred and thirty thousand volunteer applicants. eighteen thousand volunteers chosen. All packed, nails done and ready to go. An early start with Mr T (ready for a skiing holiday) it’s off to Stanstead to fly to Venice. Arrivato in Italia Great flight, landed 20 mins… Read more