The Olympic celebrations are still getting started in Vancouver but today while walking near Robson and Granville I witnessed some true Canadian goodwill being displayed in the form of free hugs. A few girls and at least one guy (seemingly trapped in a red heart stockade-of-love) were playing a classic 90s boombox and loudly hawking their “free Canadian hugs.” A few Czech Olympic Team members walked by and were amused but didn’t go for the B.C. hospitality.
Free Canadian hugs were freely offered...
...and denied by the Czech Olympic Team members.
There were some takers on Granville Street.
The Vancouver Aquarium mascot was also game.
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