So we went to Bonfire night yesterday. I have to say, that was a nice bonfire!Although I must say it was quite different from the Midsummer bonfires in Finland: there the point is to keep the bonfire burning all night, whereas here the point seems to be to burn it down, witness the event and then move on. Not surprising, considering the roots of the Finnish bonfires are in warding off witches and the English counterpart originally burnt a bastard down...
There was a fireworks "mini display" before the bonfire was lit, and the show left much to be desired. I wanted to see the big fireworks, and it was well worth it, I have to say.
I have to say, even the NYE fireworks on the Strip in Vegas came second to the climax of this one. Mr Camera decided not to want to play 'capture the fireworks', so this pic is by no means indicative of the greatness of the event. I wonder if last night marked the end of the fireworks that have been going off here for weeks? I do think I'll actually miss the random but steady bangs that have enriched our nightly soundscape.
Indeed. But you know what, this time the joke is on you, Monday dearest. Why, you may ask? Because I'm spending the weekend IN, and the fact it's raining makes me enjoy my lazy, pyjama-clad weekend involving the couch, the bed and the fridge even more.
and MsCat:
