Stillman Theater Wins European Statue Championship
Trip Start
Jun 19, 2008
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Trip End
Jun 22, 2008
I went to Belgium and won the European Living Statue Chamionships! I certainly wasn't the most silent or well-costumed living statue, but I'm sure I was the funniest. The festival/contest had almost 50 statues from around Europe, and all prizes were decided purely by the audience vote, without a jury. My unique street show must have made them laugh and cheer the most.
I had an excellent time and met a lot of other really good statues. Afke, Jordi, Fransisco, Patrick, Jürgen, Minko, Robin, Rocco and many, many more....
After the event a few of us travelled together to Amsterdam, one of my favourite cities in Europe. I stayed a couple of nights before returning home. Amsterdam is totally vibrant all the time, or at least in summer. Bicycles and trams fly through the streets while chess is played, cafes are filled, buskers and artists ply their trade and museums and parks are filled with culture, inspiration and creativity. I've promised myself I'll visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum next time I go...
I had an excellent time and met a lot of other really good statues. Afke, Jordi, Fransisco, Patrick, Jürgen, Minko, Robin, Rocco and many, many more....
After the event a few of us travelled together to Amsterdam, one of my favourite cities in Europe. I stayed a couple of nights before returning home. Amsterdam is totally vibrant all the time, or at least in summer. Bicycles and trams fly through the streets while chess is played, cafes are filled, buskers and artists ply their trade and museums and parks are filled with culture, inspiration and creativity. I've promised myself I'll visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum next time I go...


