Varekai!

We went to go see the new Cirque du Soleil show this Saturday past. FG and I had NO idea what to expect - we knew we were going to be blown away, but we had no idea exactly how much.

The show is entitled Verakai which is Rom for "Wherever" - this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to the infinite passion of those whose quest takes them along the path that leads to Varekai. (This from the CDS website).

Wordweaver and friends stated that this show is not as good as previous years. Personally I am stunned by that - to me the show was absolutely mindblowing. Words cannot begin to describe how utterly astounding, acrobatic and creative these people are. It makes you believe that anything can indeed happen, if only you believed hard enough.

We had a brilliant time and at times forgot to breathe - hazardous, I know, but ye gods, some of those boys flying through the air almost caused a lot of people in the audience to die from shock and worry. They are mindblowingly amazing. I would recommend the show highly. In fact, I at first thought that the music being played as the actors and acrobats performed was a cd being run over loudspeakers but it turns out that the music was all performed live by the most talented group of musicians. They came to do a final bow and I jumped up and clapped furiously. They were astounding. The show is hard to describe - it is visually arresting and has to be experienced. No one can begin to explain it...purely because it will sound as if you are on crack or something.

Afterwards we disappeared off to Wimbledon for some lovely food with Wordweaver, partner Ann and the scrummy Ilse and Steph and newly made friends, Dorothy and Betty (who are an absolute pleasure to chat to - very ladylike, very wickedly funny and just so full of life. I instantly lost my heart to them both - anyone who can make saucy comments about lemon cheesecake is a good 'un in my book!) I would also recommend Piccolino's in Wimbledon for some good nosh - genuinely good food, good prices (nudge to Ilse and Steph), and good service. I had the lasagne and I do declare it one of the best ones I've ever had.

We trammed it back from Wimbledon to Beckenham and met two lovely - if drunk - chaps on the tram who entertained us with mad comments about who they think the announcer on the tram was. Some famous tv personality - we only grinned and laughed at their insanity. They were actually quite sweet - if inebriated - and it just went to show that you can have fun being a little drunk without turning into a complete and utter yob.

Anyway - back on the wagon this week - rejoined Weightwatchers last week. Hurrah! Have got aim in my life again, am back in the competition and am ready to lose the next 3 stone. Please post comments of support and admiration. It will be much appreciated!