Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna

on saturday i had date night with my hubby.

we drove to Toronto

after a stop at my parents' apt. we were on our way.

First stop: Tuckers Marketplace for supper.

where is it?

it used to be there.

oh well...

Boston Pizza for supper.

mmm cactus cut potatoes.

Then to the Big Top.

parking.. no problem.

we were fifteen minutes early

(for entering the outer tent..so 75 mins. early for the show.)

we walked around the streets, 

just checking out the area.

The Toronto Skyline looked amazing.

storm clouds overhead, with some sun fighting through to reflect off some windows.

i didn't bring my camera - 

no photos allowed in the show and i wasn't going to leave it in the car. 

Into the outer tent.

and yes, that's what it was.

ooohhh i love the circus feeling.

Cirque du Soleil gave that feeling but so much more too.

i was there not to watch a variety of acts...

but to watch a performance.

after a chilly wait outside for out door to open.

we were in.

i entered into a different world.

i, honestly, can't describe it.

(believe me, i tried and then had to delete it since it didn't do it justice)

Then it began.

the characters began to mingle in the crowd.

peacocks, drums, clowns, lizard (?)

so much to see, not enough eyes to see it.

a story woven together through circus style performances.

laughter..

mouth dropping awe...

teeth clenching nervousness...

wanting to see everything, but missing some.

Live music, 

playing with the performance, 

guiding it, yet, following it.

i tried.

i don't know how to explain it.

go see one and you'll understand.

the problem with a production like that is..

it has to end.

i anticipate, 

i am in awe

it ends.

we wanted McDonalds Milkshakes on the way back to my parents'.

first location:  

"our system is currently down for 5 - 10 minutes" 

second location:

"we are currently have no milkshakes"

third location:

success!

we wanted to stop at a 4th McDonalds just to see if they could give us milkshakes.

what an amazing date night.

thank you daniel for those tickets.

thank you for loving the arts as i do.

*sorry no pics of the night*