you're do as your told

Let me take you back to August this year, during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This is a month long festivity once a year filled with acts from comedy, theatre, music, arts, etc. in the heart of Edinburgh. My friend and I finally decided to go and see The Lady Boys of Bangkok because of its interesting reviews from my friends. It wasn't bad. I've seen better though. But by the end of the show, the acts were getting better despite its mediocre production.

We went out for some Greek food later on, only to forget its names because they were either unmemorable or didn't suit my palette. We strolled down Royal Mile to find people dancing along to a Scottish-Reggae band playing by the sidewalk. I would have done a step or two if I hadn't worn heels. We went out some more to see some free shows and finally ended with coffee and conversations until midnight. It was a pleasant day and probably the only day of that month that I could go out considering I was working so much lately ever since I got my visa extended for another 2 years. Yey.

fringe 2011

The month-long international festivity has ended and even if I didn't go to that much shows, the streets were just as interesting to be in. All the shops, art, acts and people give so much life to the place, it would be a sin to just stay in my flat if I have a day off from work.

i wanna give this imagery back

The first week of August came by in such a blur. It's a blur because all I did was work for 8 days straight. I'm not complaining though, I just wished I had some time for myself in between all of those. I didn't even feel the festival spirit here in Edinburgh yet but I really should.

This month equates the Edinburgh Festival Fringe:

"The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks in Scotland’s capital city.

Every year thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and includes theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, music, exhibitions and events."

I have gone over their show guides to find some free shows. And wow there's a lot.