London prepares to take the baton

With four days to go before China hands over the Olympic baton to England, I can't help but think my home country must be feeling like the weight of the world is on its shoulders.

And so it should be. I've lived in London most of my life and moved to China nine months ago. Having experienced how well Beijing has hosted the Games, I know my home town has a lot to live up to.

For one, the impact that the "Bird's Nest" and the "Water Cube" make will be hard to top. On Sunday, I was lucky enough to have a ticket for the athletics at the National Stadium. We have lots of stadiums in London what with our love of football. But as I walked up the steps of the Bird's Nest and got my first glimpse of the inside, it took my breath away. The Bird's Nest is a thing of beauty. From the outside the lattice work gives little hint of the gargantuan stage inside.