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.
and what about the animals?
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