We walked underneath the Big Top tent and it smelt like popcorn and horse crap. It was hot and running into people was inevitable, but it was exciting. There was some pre-show bustle, we got some Coke, and the show began...
The first act, the tigers and their German masters! (honestly, this one was a little sad...My mom compared the tigers to a middle-aged woman on prozac. Content, but far from natural.) The tigers calmly went through the routine with no sign of dissatisfaction.
(before the show)
The next couple acts were pretty sweet! The Trapeze Artists and Air Acrobats! I was in awe of their strength and flexibility...I was a little jealous of them actually, because I've always wanted to be able to fly and that's basically what they do for a living...
There were some goofy clown acts that caused the little children to giggle at the their funny surprises or their failed attempts of reaching the balloon. There were also other animal acts including poodles, ponies, and even a camel!
After intermission were the elephants!
Their faces were gentle and their bodies massive, but they were so graceful, and more in sync than some human performances I've seen!
There were crazy dirt-bikers and....handstanders??? I don't know what you would call this...but it was pretty sweet!
And finally...The Human Cannonball! (a circus finale essential if you ask me..) No, he didn't fly through the top of the circus tent like they do in the cartoons, but it was still awesome!
(right before he got inside the cannon)
Once it was over, we left the Big Top thinking about all we had just experienced. The people, the animals, the talent, and how nice it was to get out from underneath the suffocating tent! It was a blast and I couldn't have had better company :) (My mom, brothers, sister, and a friend)
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