Globalfest 2010

Long term readers will be aware that Nige and I attended the Calgary international fireworks competition last year and this year, despite our current uncertainty, we decided at only $15 each it was a must!  As we still have our house guests, along with our neighbors, the six of us headed up to Elliston Park in Calgary's Greater Forest Lawn district around 6:30pm to make the most of the festivals International Avenue Arts and Culture Centre area for dinner.  We had remembered that last year, still being somewhat new to Calgary and still a little 'green' we had gone very unprepared in order to be comfortable when the sunset.  This year we had been more aware of the sudden drop in temperature that occurred and has brought plenty of layers!  This year we had decided to watch Portugal's performance and were very impressed.  

Although we aren't sure of the exact marking/scoring criteria for the displays, we know that marks are given for the timing of the display to the accompanying music, choice of music and how well the appropriateness of the display to the music.  We had felt that it was far better than the display we'd seen last year and were so pleased that our house guests enjoyed themselves as we'd been raving about it for over a week!!!!!

However, we are yet to reach the true canadian level of 'non-weather specific preparation', as although we were a great deal warmer than last year, as it had been so warm in the day, the drop in temperature felt more severe.  As a result Nige and I have already made a mental packing list for next year which includes a double sleeping bag (I kid you not!!!).