Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Olympic torch reaches northern tip of Newfoundland; gets Viking greeting
ST. ANTHONY, N.L. - The Olympic torch run reached the northernmost tip of Newfoundland today with a stop in the ancient Viking settlement of L'Anse aux Meadows.
Relay runners, including hockey announcer Bob Cole, appeared in the village under bright sunshine and a sea mist sent into the air by wind-driven waves smashing the rocky shoreline.
The runners took the flame inside a Viking hut where it was met by people dressed in Viking costume, including children.
The Olympic flame then went on to the town of St. Anthony, where it was greeted with traditional Newfoundland music, cheers and people running alongside.
The torch is expected to arrive in St. John's tomorrow.
The relay will cover 45,000 kilometres and visit 1,000 cities and towns before finishing in Vancouver in February for the start of the Winter Games.
