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Folks ran in some different directions here yesterday and all of them seemed to be the right way. Many of the athletes did programs in the local schools. Former NFL placekicker and all-time NFL point total leader, Morton Anderson is part of the delegation. A native of Copenhagen, he and some of the other delegates put on an American Football clinic for kids.

At night, many explored the social scene here in town. The pubs were filled with locals enjoying the “other” futbol. Cozy small spaces down a few steps from cobblestone sidewalks… we found these taverns quite charming.

My group took to a place called the Ice Bar. Located in the Hotel 27, it is exactly what it sounds like… We arrived and paid a small cover charge (which included a drink). The staff person threw a large insulated pancho with a fur lined collar over my head and we were escorted into the bar area through an air-lock room. The bar felt about 20 degrees farenheit and featured a bar, tables and benches made of solid ice. Thankfully, the pancho included gloves so we could hold our drinks - presented to us each in a solid ice glass. 30 minutes is about the longest you can spend in an Ice Bar but that was long enough to create a fun memory.

The city streets are charming at night. Very quiet. Bikes line the sidewalks waiting to be used by commuters the following day. Not one of the hundreds of bikes we saw resting on the sidewalks last night had a lock. This is a very clean city and seems very safe.

A curiousity called to our attention last night was the fact that the Danish Government does not allow the legal sale of “Red Bull” type products. Not that we needed any of course… ;) Although if you really want some it is said that you can obtain it on the black market (seriously). We found that amusing.

Sleep is still a bit elusive as my body adjusts to the time difference. It is about midnight at home but 7:00AM here in Copenhagen and the day is about to begin.

This morning we have a fun run with the US Olympians. Then I plan to do a little sightseeing in the countryside including a tour of two Danish Castles.

The folks working on the bid here are conveying great energy as we build toward Friday.