There's nothing quite like a live orchestra, especially when they're one of the best. Most of the line-up was early 20th century which, I have to admit, is not my favorite period. However, they played Beethoven's Egmont Overture - one of my favorites - and I really enjoyed the rest of the music as well! The violin concerto was amazing! The audience loved it so much and clapped so long that the violinist had to take 3 bows and then finally gave an encore...before the intermission, which is almost unheard of. The encore was probably the most impressive piece all night; I didn't know it was possible to play a violin that fast! If it had been on a CD, I would've assumed that it was two separate instruments.
We ate dinner at a great little Portugese restaurant a few doors down from the theatre, where I had another first. I like fish...they cook excellent fish here...so I ordered the sea bass. And I did something I thought I would never do: I ate a fish cooked whole. It tasted great! Plus, it was fun, lol. The only thing I didn't eat was the eyes and the cheeks, though I know in some cultures they are considered a delicacy. I just couldn't.
Last but not least, the other "first" was riding the Metro into Lisbon. No, I didn't take any pictures because it's basically the same as riding the Metra or the subway or anything else the world over. But it was the first time in Portugal, and I'm sure it won't be the last! :-)
5 comments:
Only you could think that eating a whole cooked fish is FUN! ROFLOL i.e., Yu's Mandarin restaurant the night of the King's wedding rehearsal...You are adventurous, Amy! I admire that BIG TIME! I ate weird stuff when I was in Venezuela, but somehow I managed to avoid seafood....the Lord knew what I could handle, didn't He? Sounds like a great night. Praying for you daily!
Laura
Wow..is a comment from Mikie
Yuckie is from Anna
Awesome, cool, and a few others are from Robert..
Miss. Amy,
We miss you and can't wait until you get home. Do you think you will go back? You look and sound like you are having so much fun. What do you like the best? We like it when my mom reads this to us. Mommy is making us read some of it too.
love always,
Anna, Mikie, and Robert Dollyhigh.
I hope you don't mind it being kind of long this time. Kids are begging me to write you..
Erica
Hey Girl!! This is now my second attempt to write you. Jeremy pushed the off button on my computer literaly the second I pressed publish. Anyways...The orchestra sounded like it was wonderful! So glad you got to hear them :) As for the fish... I don't think I could even look at a whole fish on my plate let alone eat it lol. You ar braver than me girl! Sounds like you are having a great time there!
Talk to yah soon!!
Love Yah!
Christine
I am glad to hear and keep updated with everything that is going on over there. Isn't blogging great!? I tried to do the same thing when I was in Ghana, it is so easy and helpful for everyone!
Well, I hope that everything keeps going well over there. When I was in Ghana, I served with some missionaries who used to be in Portugal. Keep serving the Lord, and see Him work! LORD bless.
Benjamin Ward
When Mike and I were engaged, we went out with his whole family in Chinatown. An essential part of a special dinner is a whole steamed fish, which is yummy. However, the lazy susan kept getting turned so that the fish was "looking" at me. I would casually reach out and spin it lightly, which of course Mike picked up on!
Just over a month until we go to Germany - we're flying through Paris, but won't have enough time to see the city. C asked if I could use binoculars and my camera to take a picture of the Eiffel Tower out the plane window. :-)
I must go chase the knights out of their castle, and the damsel needs to be rescued from herself, if you get my (her) drift. I'll finish enjoying my coffee (just drink in moderation).
Becky
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