Day 26 - Friday 22nd August - The Olympic Games are a success

Beijing has shown its best side today and offered exiting competitions to the Olympic spectators. In the House of Switzerland there are still many visitors and Swiss companies using the opportunity to present their products and services.




Picture above: The rain from yesterday was good for the flowers and they are fresh again.

Picture above: The Bangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing in the shape of a dragon is managed Herr Rene Peter, a Swiss, and has 234 guest rooms, including 134 suites.

Picture above: The fantastic construction of the Olympia Stadium "Bird's nest" enthusiastic visitors visit again and again.

Picture above: In the National Indoor Stadium, in the semi final Russia against the team from Denmark. Russia won 28:27.

Picture above: It was very hot today for the athletes in the Men's 50 km walk competition In the end Alex Schwarzer won from Italy the gold medal.

Weather in Beijing today: Blue sky and bright sunshine, very very warm.

At the House of Switzerland its soon time to say good bye.