Such a misleading blog title, isn’t it? Did you guys know there was such a thing as a military tattoo? And that a military tattoo has nothing to do with indelible ink on muscly soldiers?
In fact, if someone asked me, “Lar, would you like a tattoo?” I’d say, “I lack the commitment.” But if you said, “Lar, how’s about a military tattoo?!” I’d say “Yes please!” I mean, just look at all those bagpipers set against a massive fortress of a castle on a beautiful balmy night in Edinburgh. Isn’t that way better than permanent Chinese characters and tribal arm bands?
And look there’s even comic projections in case bagpipes and drums aren’t enough (as if!).
And it all ends with a bunch of beautiful fireworks over the Castle. Oooo!!! Ahhhhh!!!
And of course of the best way to see the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is with your twin:
Hope you guys have a wonderful, smarvelous weekend. If you are in Decatur (I will be in spirit – sniff, sniff) do make it down to the Decatur Book Festival, and tell us what you see, do, read!
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Dear Cath,
I still am so happy we went to see the tattoo. I thought it would be touristy, but good — it was touristy, but fantastic (apart from some of the “jazz hand” moments), didn’t you think? I still really appreciate how much they tried to make their jubilee and old comics theme work together 😉
You should start a tattoo in Decatur. I guess we just call those parades, and it’s not so much military as anyone-who-wants-to-wear-a-costume. Still ;).
Miss you more than ever!
xoxoxoxo,
Lar
this event looks like so much fun!
i too lack the commitment of tattoos.and also have a huge fear of needles 😛
Maybe I can use my marching band skills (from 12+ years ok – sheesh!) and get some type of military precision in our local Decatur parades. . . and then maybe not 😉
I feel exactly the same way about the Tattoo – who knew how amazing it would be?!?! Well, apparently lots of people and that’s why 10,000 spectators fill the stands every night. I would go again if I could – what a perfect night that was! And then walking through the meadows and discovering a gluten free crepe maker! *sigh* so wish I was still in Edinburgh with you!
xoxo, Cath
Touristy doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be fun – I went to my first murder mystery dinner theatre over the weekend and it was a hoot! The military tattoo looks spectacular – thanks for sharing!
Girl, you had me going, “wha? wha?” haha. And I just saw Cath’s comment about a gluten-free creperie — awesome!!
Ohhhhhhhhh memories! I was there at this time last year and didn’t make it to the Tattoo but really wanted to go. Your pictures are amazing!! So jealous you saw it, but so happy you posted pics and had fun!! 🙂 Is it creepy that I wish I was there with you guys too? Maybe a little bit. but I’m ok with that! 🙂 Happy Labor Day and Decatur Book-Festing!
This is going to sound sarcastic, but it isn’t. I’ve always been a little jealous of bagpipers.in University our campus hosted a national bagpiper conference and I was always blown away by not only their skill but their strong sense community!
oh em geeeee! now this is my kind of tattoo! How awesome possum are those amazing projections!
♥ laura
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