Friday, July 19, 2013

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games '13

 This past Saturday hadn't even dawned when our van headed up the mountain.  Cold, wet, foggy. . . perfect weather for me, but not for the piper. :o)  It seriously felt like a whole different world up there!  The occasion?  Sara had competitions at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.

 She placed in both categories she had entered.  We're so proud of our piper! :o)

 Because of the weather, the tuning wasn't holding very well.

 The tired but happy piper after her comps.  Guess that's what you get for waking up at 2:30 in the morning.

 Oh say, can you see?

 This was by far the most densely populated Games we have been to thus far.


 Massed bands. . .



 So glad Dad wasn't as intimidated by the crowds as I was!

 Heavyweight comps. . . the caber toss.

 The Highland Fling. . .

It was a good day, but, boy! were we ever glad to see our pillows! :o)


Sara even brought a piece of Grandfather Mountain home with her!  . . . the mud, I mean . . . not the ghillie brogues. :o)



 


  
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