London 2012: an etiquette guide for Olympics visitors

How do you hire a Boris bike? Why are Brits always saying sorry? Do you look a bit like a terrorist? Find the answers in this guide for foreign visitors…

The Olympic rings, suspended from Tower Bridge.
17 days to go till London 2012!

The Olympic rings, suspended from Tower Bridge.

17 days to go till London 2012!

We’re off to the Olympics!

This week we have my nephew (13) and niece (12) staying with us, whilst my sister and her new husband go on a honeymoon Mediterranean cruise. We’ve been on the HMS Belfast and around the Tate Modern, and today we’re off up to east London to visit the site of the Olympic Games. Photos to follow!