As well as the World Cup this summer we also have the Commonwealth Games taking place. This is taking place much closer to home in Glasgow and as a prelude to the games there is a baton relay that tours the world in a similar manner to the Olympic torch relay which passed through our town two years ago. In the case of the Queens Baton Relay the switch-over between runners took place right outside our house.
The road was not quite as packed this time but in part that was because they chose the route to pass right in front of the schools rather than have every school child in the area line one street. As ever with these type of things they are gone in a few minutes but the police did close the road to traffic for the duration of the procession which was a blessed relief.
As it turned out, it was people nominated from the local community that did the running and not the Queen herself. I thought she might be up for it after parachuting out of a helicopter during the Olympic opening ceremony but apparently the 88 year old monarch was not up for it!
It all made for a welcome distraction from the World Cup finals. I’ve really been enjoying that even with the disappointment of England’s early exit but with the Commonwealth Games I should be able to go along and see some of the free events – probably the road cycling on the final Sunday. Until then there is another 3 weeks of football to look forward to.
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