Lynda (Wardrobe) had gotten word of a bar simply called, The China Bar somewhere in Lisbon and we managed to find it and it was very grand! Nothing really Chinese about it at all but it was reminiscent of an Op Shop and Polly’s (if it still exists) on Brunswick St, Fitzroy. It’s walls were lined with figurines, plates, helmets etc – all sorts of weird and wonderful things but the place was pure class. Pricey – sure but it was a great bar and one that we frequented a few times and got a full working over in regards to Ports.
Also, in Portugal, we didn’t have a Coach (sorry, I’m getting Americanised!) but we had, as they called themselves, “The Army Of The White Men In The Big White Vans” as they always wore white shirts and yep, you guessed it, drove us around in big white vans! They were a great fun bunch and took us to The Neighbourhood (unfortunately can’t remember the Portuguese name) which was this series of narrow and windy alleyways and streets where every shop front was a bar! It was a crazy atmosphere and in some places were literally just selling beers to carry as you walked to the next place! And it was all really cheap – about 1.20 Euro to have a take away beer and they were about 2.50 Euro in the bars! The prices were because everyone was in competition with each other! A few places had dearer drinks.
“Who is the President..?” – have I explained this before...? Stop reading if I have! We have a theory when there’s pretty much more than two people heading out, especially if there’s about 8 as there was on the night we visited The Neighbourhood, that someone is The President. He or she is then in charge of The People and their surroundings. It’s a very volatile climate as The President can be overthrown at any time – sometimes a coup happens out of nowhere and sometimes it is secretly plotted over many failed bars...! But when a President is overthrown, there is never anger and as I found out, the best way to stay in the Presidency is to overthrow one and then immediately use the funds in the Treasury (wallet) to provide The People with what they need – walking beer! We have applied it to other situations - like when you’re lost in an airport but mainly, it is a social tool!
Cardinal, Nico, Christian, Dan, Gigi & Myself in The Neighbourhood (Dan Presidnet at the time!)
Consales (Igor ) on the left, myself and one of the local Lisbon techs.
No, I am not supporting or playing counter balance to a ladder than is resting on a lighting bar (that is 'hanging' & not 'fixed'). The two on the other side started 'supporting' the ladder by pushing against it.... nearly tipping the guy into the audience... this was not my idea, I was helping keep people alive and thanks Dan for taking such a great OH&S photo of me!
The way to dine in Lisbon - couple of bottles of wine and plates of cold meats, dips, cheese, breads and stuff. Portuguese tapas if you will and damn fine!
Part of the main square down near the ocean in Lisbon.
Cardinal (singer) is a bit of an artist and added these impressions of Dan & myself to the walls of the theatre in Lisbon! Please note my nickname to the right!
Yania & Nelson rehearse as Babi & Ines look on...
The ever georgeous and crazy Pipi.
The Cat Lady Of Lisbon - we walked through this run down block and this lady was out throwing scraps of meat to bundles of cats who came forth.
Lynda & I adding to our 'Model' Portfolio!
I don't know why but I like this shot and it's my Blog so I'm putting it in/on it!
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