The Scots, English, Welsh and Australians have moved into the Games Village and Australian Chef de Mission, Steve Moneghetti says, "We're Australians and we are used to dealing with all kinds of snakes. A couple of snakes is not an issue for us."
The bitter criticism of the filthy Games Village is ebbing after 24x7 efforts. Pakistan says it has noticed a few shortcomings. England gives the Village a three-star rating.
Tour operators say they expect just 10,000 foreigners to arrive for the Games. And with schools closed for the duration of the Games, Delhizens are leaving town to get away from the Games.