All the theaters were all impressive, well ordered, modern and a pleasure to work in. The orchestras played exceptionally well. Romeo and Juliet's score is not a push over, but the way they played it, made it all look easy. Most importantly from my point of view, the tempos they kept were regular and consistent. That makes my job so much easier!
I've already mentioned that shopping anywhere was awesome. Anything and everything you could ever want was available and delivered with exceptional service. Getting the new camera from here was definitely a good move.
The food I've also mentioned. It's very different to you standard western pallet, but I really enjoyed it.
It was also cool that we were able to hang out with some of the company members a bit more. I sometimes feel a bit awkward when I'm socializing in a completely Georgian setting were everyone except me speaks the same language. While we were in Japan we were all in the same boat and wanted to do similar things. Together, we got the chance to go shopping, sight-seeing and share in the wonders of Japan.
I went with a group from the company to DisneySea just before we left Japan. I didn't have as much fun as when I went to DisneyLand. DisneySea is more focused on the rides and stuff for the bigger kids rather than the atmosphere. It was still fun, but it didn't have that familiar fun touch that DisneyLand had. It also didn't help that the crowds that day were horrific! Cues for anything usually had a 2 hour wait time. Some even peaked at 3 hours! Even the cues to get curry flavoured popcorn, (of all things!) were over a hundred people deep. I would wait that long for pop corn even if they were giving it away. It was still a cool day though. Thanks to some smart management and good luck we managed to only spend about 5 hours in the cues and once the sun went down my new camera was able to get some awesome night shots.
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| From Japan 2010 |
The old compact would have never been able to produce this without blur and/or overexposure.
The best day of the whole trip for me has to be going to Disneyland. Here where all the stories, characters, ideas and adventures that I loved watching while growing up. Of course, it does have its really commercial side; the countless souvenir stores, over-priced food and endless cues. But, the fun in the atmosphere was just so contagious that you couldn't resist getting caught up in it.
The cues weren't too bad. Oliver and myself managed to get through most of the park's major attractions. All the rides were quite cool but obviously aimed at the younger kids. The Disney parade was also heaps of fun with it's crazy floats, dancing characters and beautiful costumes. We weren't able to get seats for the show that I auditioned for in January, but were able to see some of it. The dancing was quite simple and cheesy. Very "step, step, smile and pose," sort of stuff. No wonder they told me at the audition that I was overqualified! Though I don't know how I would take to having to do the same show five times a day for eight months.
And of course, being able to see Julia working there made it that much more personal and exciting. She performing Cinderella that day, and she is really good at it.
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| From Japan 2010 |
The picture says it all. Looks great in costume, knows how to work the audience and makes a thoroughly believable character.
I don't appreciate it as much yet, but even with the rough spots we had the whole trip was a highlight. I just went on a major international tour to the other side of the world, to perform with a legendary prima ballerina and her company. That's the sort of stuff don't really appreciate, until time has given you some perspective.
I hope that you've enjoyed the yarns from my Japan trip. Next week will be back to the usual Tbilisi bulletins.
Till next week,
Rodney Cuthbertson
DreamChaser
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