Re: Lisbon 19 July - on sale NOW March 26
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:41 pm
Hi fellow Lisbon attenders--
I finally have just a few minutes to sit in front of the computer peacefully-here in Tomar, Portugal. After my whirlwind tour of Spain. I am looking out my hotel window at the castle of the Knights Templar amidst a luxuriant foliage including palm trees, and fir trees. --a magical mystical view. To have experienced so much in such a short time-- including seeing Leonard finally in person--defies words. The synchronicity of events and meetings, has been beyond my wildest expectations. From hearing that my husband had a conference he was thinking of attending in Portugal, to finding out Leonard was playing here, stating my desire to visit Avila--and then finding in Ciudad Real that that was very possible from a nun, who happened to be a friend of my husband's colleague and whom he had asked to give us a tour of Toledo since she was a history teacher. --Well you get the idea....
Although my place in the crowd was not as advantageous as some of you were able to attain, I felt very satisfied with my view of Leonard and with the venue, as it was surprisingly easy to stand and dance three hours away. Some of you may remember Evelyn and George--the friends who met us at the pub--they were also able to enjoy the concert until the end. I did manage to purchase t-shirts and programs for my son as well as a tour poster--he will be pleased. When we arrived on the grounds, we had just taken up our position when Leonard walked onto the stage, promptly at the designated time ( this really pleased the statisticians in the crowd) --All commented on his gentlemanly conduct and were so pleased at the conduct of the crowd--who were so obviously there to enjoy Leonard's performance---and to be as close to the man as they could without walking on anyone's feet or any such nonsense. While sitting in an intimate venue would have also been wonderful, the weather, lack of insects, and the beautiful moon above us, provided an evening that went by far too quickly. I slept well that night while visions of Leonard danced in my head.
Leonard gave Sharon credit for her work and provided opportunities for her to showcase her tremendous talent that made me realize I am also a Sharon Robinson fan --All were so talented that I would go to hear each one individually, although possibly not as far as Portugal--due to financial considerations.
I finally have just a few minutes to sit in front of the computer peacefully-here in Tomar, Portugal. After my whirlwind tour of Spain. I am looking out my hotel window at the castle of the Knights Templar amidst a luxuriant foliage including palm trees, and fir trees. --a magical mystical view. To have experienced so much in such a short time-- including seeing Leonard finally in person--defies words. The synchronicity of events and meetings, has been beyond my wildest expectations. From hearing that my husband had a conference he was thinking of attending in Portugal, to finding out Leonard was playing here, stating my desire to visit Avila--and then finding in Ciudad Real that that was very possible from a nun, who happened to be a friend of my husband's colleague and whom he had asked to give us a tour of Toledo since she was a history teacher. --Well you get the idea....
Although my place in the crowd was not as advantageous as some of you were able to attain, I felt very satisfied with my view of Leonard and with the venue, as it was surprisingly easy to stand and dance three hours away. Some of you may remember Evelyn and George--the friends who met us at the pub--they were also able to enjoy the concert until the end. I did manage to purchase t-shirts and programs for my son as well as a tour poster--he will be pleased. When we arrived on the grounds, we had just taken up our position when Leonard walked onto the stage, promptly at the designated time ( this really pleased the statisticians in the crowd) --All commented on his gentlemanly conduct and were so pleased at the conduct of the crowd--who were so obviously there to enjoy Leonard's performance---and to be as close to the man as they could without walking on anyone's feet or any such nonsense. While sitting in an intimate venue would have also been wonderful, the weather, lack of insects, and the beautiful moon above us, provided an evening that went by far too quickly. I slept well that night while visions of Leonard danced in my head.
Leonard gave Sharon credit for her work and provided opportunities for her to showcase her tremendous talent that made me realize I am also a Sharon Robinson fan --All were so talented that I would go to hear each one individually, although possibly not as far as Portugal--due to financial considerations.