"Ladies and gentlemen, Boys and girls;
Step right up, step right up;
Come closer, you won't believe your eyes.
Behind this curtain,
Witness something you've never seen before,
Heard before, dreamt before;
The most amazing show on earth."
- Christina Aguilera
Today's family outing was to the Sirkus Finlandia, the boy's first circus ever. The curtains opened at 1300 and the performance lasted 2 1/2 hours, with a 30 minute intermission. Considering no napping today, Big and Little enjoyed every act.
Sirkus Finlandia is only a one ring circus with your basic performers of clowns, fire jugglers, high wire walking, and trapeze artists. Seals, cats, dogs, and horses were the animals in the spot light. It was simple but perfect keeping a 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 year old entertained, but not overstimulated. Even though the commentator spoke Finnish, the acts were easy to follow. A seven piece band staged above the curtain provided the music to each act. Every seat was occupied and children stared with smiles.
My high point of the afternoon was the concession prices. At any event back at home you pay at least triple if not more for drinks, popcorn, etc. At the circus we had 4 juices, 2 cokes, 2 large popcorns and cotton candy all for 18 Euros! Definitely a perfect outing for a cold and cloudy day.
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