With the opening ceremonies less than a month away, the Chinese are putting away all their lead paint for toys and spiffing up the joint in preparation for the 2008 Olympics hosted by Beijing.
They’ve been busy scooping the algae out of the bay where the sailing competitions will be held, translating their menus into English (which includes some dishes like “chicken without a sexual life” and monitoring the smog levels.
They’ve also been busy trimming their shrubbery as well.
In the Beijing Olympic Gardens, the hosts have been busy creating giant unusual topiaries.
Here are a few of the images. You can see more of them and descriptions at Life in the Fast Lane.
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Scout // July 14, 2008 at 01:59 p07 |
Of course, you know the first thing that came to mind when I saw the word “shrubbery.”
Monty Python!!! So, I’m wondering, if I want to gain access to the Olympics in person, could I just bring them a shrubbery?:)
squirrelqueen // July 14, 2008 at 01:59 p07 |
Scout, now there’s a thought. lol
cravensworld // July 14, 2008 at 01:59 p07 |
Did they use a herring?
heartbreaktown // July 14, 2008 at 01:59 p07 |
Those are pretty. I feel so peaceful now.
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[...] erase this from your brainpan and to feel a bit better about Beijing, go look at all the lovely topiaries they’ve planted and sculpted to beautify the city for the Olympic [...]