A behind-the-scenes look at Olympics Opening Ceremony

Pyeongchang, South Korea • I sat in a restaurant alone in this neighboring area near the Gangneung Media Village four hours before I boarded a shuttle to cover my first Olympic Opening Ceremony. This area near where some of the world’s media contingent is staying resembles a Hollywood set — brand new buildings with brand new coffee shops and restaurants lining thin side streets just a few blocks from the Olympic Village.

A massive 13-plate spread eventually was laid out in front of me.