I have just returned from my trip “Down Under”, and have to say, I love Mardi Gras, I just Looove it! One of the most amazing things is to see the smiles on everyones faces, be it Policemen (ahem, even traffic cops smile there!), Firefighters, Lezzers on Bikes or Moms and Dads with their Queer Kids, or Queer Kids with their straight offspring! It has to be the most moving Parade celebrating our sexuality, in the whole damn World. It is not overtaken by Politics in the same way that Pride in London can be hijacked, and is a purely celebratory and joyous experience.
Well, in Oz, I have to say, so much is pretty queer. I mean, look at the wildlife; the way the creatures either bound around on two massive rear paws or cling to tree’s getting high all day……or at these oddities that I stumbled across celebrating Mardi Gras:
Wassup Possums?
This one could clap and make a noise at the same time, and this one:
BearRon eats shoots and leaves *
He could eat and smile! *
Well actually, these are some mates who were taking part in their swimclub antics for Mardi Gras. The Swim Group is called “Sydney Wet Ones”, and they have a lot of fun splashing about with or without a cause:
Sydney Wet Ones, after their races
Happiness abounds around Mardi Gras, and of course, there is some politics. You can read about that more serious business over at Bear Rons * site. He is the one eating the garland. Over to you Bear Ron. (http://bearron.wordpress.com/)
Hugs and kisses, Trojan
