Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Signal Hill Tattoo

 

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We went back to Signal Hill in St. Johns today to see the tattoo.

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Timing was perfect as the fog rose just as the British troops arrived.

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The enactment was well done, with many British and French troops.

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P1060831  We saw lots of precision marching with drums and flutes.  

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A mock battle with British and French troops included lots of musket and cannon fire.

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I auditioned for a part, but was turned down when it was determined that my night--time snoring would alert the enemy to our position.

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