Sunday, October 02, 2011

RWC in Palmy

We have just a few days to revel in the excitement of local games for the Rugby World Cup here in Palmy- but we have made the most of them!

On Wednesday before the Georgia-Romania game, there was a roadshow in the Square, with lots of "bouncy castles' for people to have fun doing their rugby thing on. 
Plus there was a concert, and The Nerines were one of the bands on stage-
 with my godson on lead guitar
and his bro on the drums...

Yesterday afternoon there was another free concert in the Square. A local group did the warm-up honours at the start, and these local kids were having fun jiving in the aisles.

Then Hollie Smith performed with her own special sound...
 and Dave Dobbyn came last, a superb performer, much beloved by the crowd.


This morning I woke to hear heavy rain on the roof for the day of the Argentina/Georgia game.  But by the time I emerged from swimming lengths at the Lido it was warm and sunny, and hopefully the showers will hold off for the game...
I was struck by the contrast of posters as I headed towards the Square. I would have used this as my 365 photo for today, except that the Argentinians were all so lively in the Square!

 Some Argentinian supporters- I've got their photo and they've got mine!

And many thanks to this young lad who was kind enough to pose for me...

 I presume this group were being interviewed for Argentinian TV...

 These guys didn't exactly bring along a diminutive version of their flag!

 This guy was wearing a Brazilian flag, but he was made welcome by the blue&white flag bearers!

Just missed the posed shot here- local police were kind enough to pose with some Argentian supporters beside an Argentinian bus...

4 comments:

  1. It's certainly been a busy and entertaining time of it in your neck of the woods!
    Love the pics, it looks like a proper festival atmosphere :)

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  2. Yes Jayne, there has been a real festival atmosphere for everyone- not just those going to the games. There has been all sorts to do.

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  3. Looks like a quite active time around there. And nice time of the year, I'm sure.

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  4. It was a busy few days Ted- but now all the rugby action is centred around two cities and we can relax here again!

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