I had never seen a winter fireworks show but after chatting with the Carnival's event coordinator for a preview story I wrote for the Sunday Telegram, I was sure it was something my family needed to check out.
It was a little chilly sitting on our chairs on the ice but the hot cocoa and blankets kept us comfortable and L. made a trip over to the bonfire to warm up her hands.
When the event coordinator told me that the fireworks would start promptly at 6 p.m. because there wouldn't be any fussing with conditions on a frozen lake (not like the dry summer season), he wasn't kidding. Those fireworks started on the dot.
We had a great view on the ice and the girls said that it was one of the best shows they'd ever seen. The reflection of the lights on the ice made the fireworks seem even brighter. And we had a wonderful view only a hundred yards from where the fireworks were being shot into the air. I guess when you have an entire frozen lake for a fabulous - and unobstructed - 360 view to choose from. it can really offer a totally different perspective. We might be ruined for seeing summer shows after this one.
There was one aspect that was just like the summer though...
... the traffic on the causeway after the fireworks.
No comments:
Post a Comment