Sunday, 15 April 2012

The Circus Is In Town

On Saturday afternoon we all went to the circus.
Having just finished a book based on the circus
in the 1920's I have been looking forward to it. 

The circus is such a contrast between seedy and glam.
Behind all the oil paint and glitter often lies bloodshot eyes and tension. 

But we were there for the fun...and it was fun. 

I love the big top. 
The years of delighted kids and excitement has seeped into its fabric.

 Of course you must eat fairy floss.

You must act like a clown. 

 And of course perform too, if you get the chance.

 I have never heard Jack laugh like he did at the circus.

The trapeze artists and hula-hooping girls amazed Pip.
She couldn't just sit a watch but had to perform 
her own gymnastics on the sidelines.

What a laugh.


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