This morning, Danielle and I picked up Rhubarb and Honey scones at Strawberry Lounge and headed out to Hulne Park to see Brizlee Tower and the gorgeous English countryside. I was a wonderful day, although a little chilly, to take in all the nature.
This afternoon, I volunteered at the Playhouse with my host-mom and other students. We stewarded for the Calendar Girls play. The actresses sure were a brave bunch to be stripping on stage in front of all their friends and other town folk. This play is based on a true story about a women's society based in Yorkshire, England. The original calendar girls raised money for cancer research by raising eyebrows and the ladies of Alnwick did the same thing to benefit a local hospice. Not only did these Alnwick ladies put on the play, but they also made their own calendar. It was spectacular show, overflowing with comedy and lacking in clothes. There was a girl in the audience who came out a little stunned; I think she saw more of her school teacher than she wanted. Haha...
Nearly forgot to share the story of what happened before the show. As an usher, we tell people where they are sitting and such. I don't think any of us were prepared for the frightening spectacle of old women falling trying to get to their seats. It wasn't that dark in the auditorium, but it was like they couldn't see the steps. There were four falls, two were very bad. One old lady fell twice. It was just horrible and a little surreal. The first incident, a lady tripped and fell and her friend fell, knocking over another woman. And then, once everyone was recovered, we moved them to a better location. And the old woman who tripped, took another more serious fall down a big step and nearly knocked me over while I was trying to help her friend walk to her seat. It was just wild, its like they couldn't stay standing. I can see why people die after falling at an old age. It was so scary. We treated everyone who had fell to complimentary tea and sweets. I hope that they don't have an injuries. It was awful, but besides that everything else ran smoothly.
The landscaping of Lancelot Capability Brown.
I think this was a 'ruin' added by the first Duchess.
The Park is well stocked!
Pretty Cherry Blossoms, but they bloomed a week late.
Cause the Cherry Blossom Festival at Alnwick Garden was last weekend.
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