The Gala was on Wednesday night. After the reception we threw at Birs on Tuesday the InSEA people had a hard act to follow so they chartered the Europa, the largest and most luxurious boat on the Budapest shore. We were greeted by the smiling staff with complimentary palinka and champagne. The dinner was quite nice considering they didn't have Stefan and Laslo from Birs. The food was tasty, the views from the river were dramatic and the conversations were artsy. We sat with Veronica and her guest Robert, the Salvador Dali look-a-like as well as a group of crazy Japanese guys who insisted on toasting almost everything that was said. The photos that need captions are of...Veronica and Robert and Lisa and Rita Irwin. Rita is the InSEA President. I'm not sure what they are discussing?
Tonight we are going with Rachael Mason to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hungarian Masdach Szinhaz, or Repertory House. It should be interesting. The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra is supporting the cast during this final production of the season. The performance will be in Hungarian with video sub-titles. I hope I get to sing along.
This is the big wedding week-end in Chicago, little Niece Allison and soon to be little Nephew Mark have the leading roles. Cast of hundreds. Clayton is going to represent. Remember who you are.
More later
Thanks, Scott, for sharing with me the Gala Dinner, an evening I missed as I passed out after a hard day's night for our staff.
ReplyDeleteThe Salvador Dali look-alike is an art teacher at the Pető institute for children with motor disabilities - an international research and training centre where Lisa and I will be lecturing in the fall!