Russians, Chinese, and Unkindness

Russia Gymnasts- Aliya’s floor routine is beautiful in all ways, basically flawless. Viktoria stepped out once, but an amazing dancer. Anastasia has some pretty dance elements but not a very good job. China on beam-Yao Jinnan fell off the beam to begin with. She has nice lines but a strained hamstring. It was rough. Russians on beam-Aliya good landing, rough routine but she is coming back from a torn ACL. China’s He Kexin on bars-rocked it. She is a returning team member who won gold on the bars in 2008. Viktoria Komova (RUS)- on beam was solid, amazing lines except for 2 major balance checks.

Mary Carillo- Tower of Unkindness (London), if the ravens ever leave, the monarchy will crumble, or so says the prophesy. A flock of ravens is called an unkindness. In the tower, the crown jewels are stored. The Olympic Medals are also stored there. The area was a place of many executions, many people were “put to the question” (tortured). The key ceremony at 9pm has been going on since the 1200s, and was only interrupted once when the man holding the keys was knocked unconscious by German bombers. After he regained consciousness he carried on. Definitely on my go-to list when I ever get to London.