Carmen - Aspendos

We went back on Friday to Aspendos to see Carmen. We went this time with Paul & Maelle. It was a long evening for them but we believe they enjoyed it. They probably didn't realise how lucky they were but hopefully they will keep some memories...

It was the first time for them to see an orchestra and all its instruments. Paul was particularly impressed by the director and of course the drums.

The quality of the opera was a bit disapointing compared to Aida. Maybe the place was more suitable for Egyptian time than for flamenco atmosphere.

And we didn't forget our sense of confort !!!

Circus Time

Pool Time

We're the lucky guys that have such pool and waterslide in our residence.

It's a very nice way to fight the heat and to enjoy the vacacion. Paul and Maelle love it !

Aida - Aspendos

What a magical moment !!!

45 minutes from home, there is a roman antic amphitheater where there is, every summer a classic festival. The opening was this week with Aida, an opera from Verdi.

It was wonderful!!! I've never seen an opera of this quality:

magical place (Aspendos is 2000 years old), wonderful acoustic, incredible costumes and scenery, around 200 characters (even 3 horses showed up).

It was a 4 hours opera (we came back home at 2:00 AM, it didn't happen to us in a while), we're quite tired today with Baptiste waking up at 6:30 AM but no regret at all. This evening under the stars was unique.

We're looking forward going back to Aspendos with Carmen on Friday and probably Gisele on Tuesday. We know how lucky we are to have the opportunity to see show of this quality.

Happy mother's day

Beach time

Few pics to celebrate summer time!