"Having just passed the 60-day mark before the Olympics opening ceremonies, officials and organisers are asking themselves if the city of London is truly ready to host the games effectively.
Though the venues and facilities are being built on schedule, there is a big question concerning transportation and potential congestion in and around the city. Nightmarish scenarios of arrivals for the games being forced to sit on runways for hours or even circling Heathrow while immigration officials process passports, and the possibility of even athletes not being able to make it to the venues on time to compete are being bandied about, and apparently no one is sure just how bad it may turn out be.
One thing for sure is that those with the foresight to book a Heathrow or Gatwick hotel for their arrival and departure dates will undoubtedly be happy that they did. The day after the closing ceremony on August 12th is projected to be the largest ever in terms of passenger numbers passing through Heathrow. And anyone who knows Heathrow knows that it can be a headache to negotiate even in the off-season.
Organisers are recommending that it may be a good idea to plan on walking to many of the venues, as the tube system is likely to be chaotic and overcrowded. In fact, getting to an event on foot may actually prove to be the fastest way to get there in many cases.
So my advice would be to bring a pair of sturdy comfortable walking shoes, and to possibly consider changing your accommodation plans for the night of arrival and departure. At last glance, there were still rooms available in hotels at Terminal 5 Heathrow and at other terminals and airports serving the city. The last thing you want is to miss your flight home after your Olympics adventure."
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