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JOHNmann |
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We spent last weekend outdoors making the most of the fine weather ( with a raincoat and umbrella just in case).
Dublin was holding the Street Performance World Championships with wacky and zany performers such as Lizard Man (a green scaly bloke with a forked tongue), JOHNman (a human robot with red and white striped eyes and a red plastic suit handing out lollipops), 2 on 1 (a couple of American street dancers and musicians), Lisa Lottie (a very pink hoola hoop performer), Cirque No Problem (Hungarian acrobats) and Hakuna Matata Acrobats (African flaming limbo dancers). I forgot to mention the Human Canonball- now he was a real blast! Actually he was a bit of a fizzer!
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Hakuna Matata Acrobats |
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Lizardman |
To keep with our outdoor theme, David bravely suggested a tandem bike ride in Phoenix Park on Sunday. The last time I had ridden on a tandem bike was when I was about 12 in NZ and it wasn't a pleasant experience as my brother, David, might recall. Needless to say David and I are still talking and all in all it was a great afternoon. David did most of the peddling while I carried the back pack( a fair balance of duties). It was a great way to see the enormous park. There was a huge cross where the pope had celebrated mass for a million people in 1979. The same spot was also used for the Swedish Mafia Concert earlier this month which drew lots of attention due to 2 deaths at the concert. We rode the length of the park which is about 6 miles and had lunch at a little cafe. On the return we fed the deer, which roam the park.
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Tandem cycling in Phoenix Park |
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The girls returned to us on Sunday night for the last couple of days of their holiday. We had planned two busy days - shopping, dinner at a traditional Irish pub, a trip to Howth and an evening at Riverdance.
Riverdance would have to be a highlight! The music, costumes and sheer energy made for a spectacular performance. I may take up Irish dancing!!!!!
After the girls' 4th trip to Bewley's Grafton Street Cafe (thanks Peter and Faye) for a late night coffee, or in Emma's case a caramel cino, it was time to go home in preparation for their early start.
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David and I are, on the other hand, looking forward to more Irish adventures. Anne.
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