Hooray Scotland, you resisted the urge to rain on our parade (literally). As me and my family shuffled through the crowds up the cobbled roads towards Edinburgh castle for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, we held our plastic ponchos close at hand. Kitted out in wellies and anoraks, we were primed and ready for the heavy showers forecast which we have experienced all too memorably on a previous venture to the Tattoo a few years back. To our pleasant surprise however, the weather stayed fine and we were able to enjoy the show for the first time without soggy bottoms.
The show was, as expected, beautifully diverse and inspiring. With captivating choreography and music performed before changing backdrops projected onto the castles walls, you couldn't help but feel transported to the various countries being represented. And as the crowd joined hands with strangers and friends alike for the classic rendition of Auld Lang Syne, I felt moved by the wonderful atmosphere of acceptance and unity.
These were themes which I enjoyed throughout the show. As for my favourite performances, they would have to include Singapore for its fabulous vibrancy in colour, music and dance and the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra were also incredible and sprinkled a little bit of Caribbean sunshine into the stadium.
And as the lone piper's solemn tune played through the silent stadium and the fireworks whirled and whistled above the stunning historic landmark which is Edinburgh Castle, all I could think was: I cannot wait to be a part of this beautiful city.
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