From Rio: Time off from volunteering

Seats at the Rio Games are not comfortable. Photos/Louise Feller

Volunteering at the Olympics comes with being able to enjoy some of the surroundings and seeing the competition.

Louise Feller of Stateline, who was featured this month on Lake Tahoe News before heading to Rio, is reporting back on her experiences.

Food options are the same at most venues.

From Feller:

“Had a day off before I started volunteering in Taekwondo venue. Beach volleyball was very exciting since both Brazil’s women and men were in the semifinals. The stadium was electric to say the least.

“The seats in all stadiums are uncomfortable and plastic with short backs.

“The pictures on the beach are interesting. The umbrellas are full of bathing suits, so if you forget one, you can buy there.

Swim suits are sold on the beaches in Brazil.

“You see signs for the special entrance; it’s for seniors and families with little children. What a nice idea. We should think about making seniors special.

“As far as food, just look at the menu. It’s the same in every stadium and no place to sit.

“Off to volunteer. My schedule is 3-10p. I have a driver pick me up one block from the stadium which as safe as you can get in Rio.”

— Lake Tahoe News staff report