Getting to the field hockey venue (on the north side of the Olympic Green, in the Olympic Forest Park area) was quite a daunting experience. We tried to take Line 8, the new Olympic line, but the transfer signs pointed us outside and down the block. We never did find Line 8, but we got on a bus which made WAY too many stops. After an hour we reached the venue, and before going in sat outside and ate the Indian food we had brought along. Snacks at the Games were very reasonably priced, however, withstanding MacDonalds, there was no "real" food to eat.
Having never watched field hockey before, the women's field hockey event was an educational 
experience for us. Thankfully, Beijing provided a description of the rules which were very helpful. We got to see the USA play Japan and the Netherlands play Korea. These girls are amazing athletes. We were (are still) a little perplexed by the groundskeepers wetting down the fields with firehoses before each game. The world of women's field hockey must not be very large, because sitting on the side of the field with a big group of Americans decked out in red, white and blue and cheering for each of the girls on the field by first name made the event feel a lot like my little brother's soccer games. These families had traveled a long way to support their daughters, sisters, wives and their team spirit definitely showed. It was a fun thing to be a part of.
experience for us. Thankfully, Beijing provided a description of the rules which were very helpful. We got to see the USA play Japan and the Netherlands play Korea. These girls are amazing athletes. We were (are still) a little perplexed by the groundskeepers wetting down the fields with firehoses before each game. The world of women's field hockey must not be very large, because sitting on the side of the field with a big group of Americans decked out in red, white and blue and cheering for each of the girls on the field by first name made the event feel a lot like my little brother's soccer games. These families had traveled a long way to support their daughters, sisters, wives and their team spirit definitely showed. It was a fun thing to be a part of.
This was our first experience with Dutch fans, but after attending all of the events I have a whole new appreciation for the Dutch. They are diehard fans and came decked out in Orange to every event they attend. They are very nice (gave us water) and are a ton of fun to cheer with.
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