Mandy Saile: Cirque Du Soleil

So this is going back to last year, end of September I think it was but I just forgot to post about it.

We went to see our 3rd Cirque Du Soleil show called "Luzia"

Oh my oh my, it was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

it literally brought tears to my ears and at one point I was so overcome with emotion at the beauty

of it all that I was physically shaking all over and I couldn't stop.
If you've seen it you'll understand when I mention
the galloping horse at the beginning with the fairy riding on top of it with her wings flowing
and the people running alongside them waving the flowers in joy and happiness etc...
AMAZING!

I had a screaming bad monster migraine for three days before the show & on the day of the show,

so the 4-5 hours drive to get there was really difficult for me.

(I don't do well in vehicles when I have a sore head, mind you, our Jeep is the best one to be in if I have to be because of it's perfectly placed and super strong heater that I can hold my head up to!)

But if anything could make me temporarily forget about the excruciating pain in my head,

it would be this show, ha ha. Pretty much for the duration, I was fully immersed and away from

the pain in my head for the most part...although intermission was no piece of cake ha ha!

It's not super often that something literally takes my breath away!

Shows like these, it's really just human beings at their most beautiful, tenacious, talented best...

to think of the endless work these performers and artists put into what they do.

Not to mention the visual splendor...all of the color and whimsical intricate design...

the whimsy of it all struck a deep chord and reminded me to keep doing what I do

because color, enchantment and whimsy are transporting and immersing & well just plain magical!

So a few weeks back Jonathan and I decided we needed abit of a treat and bought ourselves tickets to see our first Cirque Du Soleil show. It's never an easy decision for us to leave the rabbits, even for a single night and even though they are left in very capable and trusted hands. And its also a decision for us to brave the highways during hunting season! (when Jon tells me to close my eyes I do without question or argument for he knows and protects my tender heart better than anyone else). So anyways, I think after the heart ache of loosing our Hazel, we felt the need for a big treat so we went to Toronto...

...we've been wanting to see one of their creations for ages now...

...we saw 'Ovo' and it was so so spectacular, especially with front row seats...being that close to the action and seeing facial expressions and make up and costume details so perfectly was incredible...

We weren't allowed to use cameras in the big top which I found slightly frustrating because there were a few times that I knew I'd get some photographic gems, if only I were allowed the camera...c'est la vie and totally understandable though.

The outside of the big top was so lovely as well, it just filled me with such excitement and joy.

I feel so lucky to have been able to take in such an incredible and unique visual treat.

...taking in the Toronto skylines with my honey, having a fantastic dinner at one of our favourite vegetarian restaurants, seeing this amazing show AND getting to spend time with my best friend too....well indeed, I feel like one lucky and spoiled gal let me tell you!!! It was a heavenly weekend, one I'll never forget...but you know what, if we don't spoil and be kind to ourselves and give ourselves visual treats who will right!...so cheers to good things and good times...Cheers cheers cheers:D