I have made a tentative start on my picture. Wondering what I have let myself in for. Mystical and magical, well it was a good idea at the time. Oh well, will just plod along and see how it all comes about.
Not really a lot to see at the moment. Will have to work hard this week. Just getting the outline of the castle amongst the clouds. The clouds will be redone when the picture is finished, in soft pastel to bring them out, but at the same time make them fluffy and wispy.
BORNEO.
Tonight after a lazy day around the pool and walks around the gardens, we are invited to a dance display at the hotel.
We were in for a treat, blow-pipe contest with the men. Ladies were not doing this, but Klaus participated and scored a hit!! Quite surprised himself with the hit.
We were treated to traditional dances, and the energy of the dancers and the costumes were spectacular. The vibrancy and the colour and the music was really something.
Then I was pulled up to join in the dancing. I have never moved so quickly as when we had to step in and out of two long bamboo poles being hit together in time to the drums, the rhythm and the beating and getting faster and faster. Thankfully no broken ankle bones, but boy, did I have to move quickly!
Was exhausted after that dance, how the dancers could just keep on I do not know. Maybe it's age!
What a fantastic evening we have had, feel we have both lost pounds in weight with all the energy. A glass of beer for Klaus and a couple of large glasses of wine for me. Not forgetting the galleon of iced water!.
Take care and have a good week.
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