We've had quite a few people ask us lately...
We are primarily about the red, white and blue... okay, that's easy to say when our home country and our current home utilize the same colors on their flags. So here's a rundown of the countries we follow closely, and why:
USA
Zack and I are most loyal to the place we've called home most of our lives (it's hard to change after 38 years!). There's just something special when the US gets the gold, and you hear the Star Spangled Banner. And Zack really liked their (really loud and really odd) opening ceremony sweaters. I'm still a bit confused by them, but they definitely turned heads!
NORWAY
Then there's our new home. We've lived here for a year, and we spent a couple of years preparing to get here. And you gotta give it the Norwegians: they own the Winter Olympics. They are the all-time leader in overall medals AND gold medals.
Plus, their curling team uniforms totally rock!
UKRAINE
Most of you know our history with this country. It definitely holds a big piece of our hearts. And combine that with the unrest in recent weeks... we just can't help but cheer for the yellow and blue.
GERMANY
Yeah, why not throw one more in the mix. We have so many friends in Germany, both nationals and ex-pats. And we just love visiting Germany/Deutschland/Tyskland. But I do have to say I wasn't crazy about their opening ceremony outfits.
So in the end, it's pretty hard to disappoint us when it comes to the Olympics. We are just happy to get to watch and cheer!
Who are you rooting for in the Olympics?
We are primarily about the red, white and blue... okay, that's easy to say when our home country and our current home utilize the same colors on their flags. So here's a rundown of the countries we follow closely, and why:
USA
Zack and I are most loyal to the place we've called home most of our lives (it's hard to change after 38 years!). There's just something special when the US gets the gold, and you hear the Star Spangled Banner. And Zack really liked their (really loud and really odd) opening ceremony sweaters. I'm still a bit confused by them, but they definitely turned heads!
NORWAY
Then there's our new home. We've lived here for a year, and we spent a couple of years preparing to get here. And you gotta give it the Norwegians: they own the Winter Olympics. They are the all-time leader in overall medals AND gold medals.
Plus, their curling team uniforms totally rock!
And Team Norway has really cool headwear this year, both in the ceremonies and on the medal podium.
(Check out this article from People Magazine about the Norwegian Olympic team:
6 Reasons Why You Should Root for Norway at the Olympics)
6 Reasons Why You Should Root for Norway at the Olympics)
Most of you know our history with this country. It definitely holds a big piece of our hearts. And combine that with the unrest in recent weeks... we just can't help but cheer for the yellow and blue.
GERMANY
Yeah, why not throw one more in the mix. We have so many friends in Germany, both nationals and ex-pats. And we just love visiting Germany/Deutschland/Tyskland. But I do have to say I wasn't crazy about their opening ceremony outfits.
So in the end, it's pretty hard to disappoint us when it comes to the Olympics. We are just happy to get to watch and cheer!
I'm cheering for the US but have disappointed at the showing from our top athletes. Oh well, can't win 'em all...plus I think some of them are getting on up there in age! I have to say that I'm impressed by Norway though! Tearing it up!
ReplyDeleteEven though I'm pulling mostly for the US, I've enjoyed seeing how some of the Norwegians have done, as well....and, yes, their curling outfits do rock.
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