I really scored with my apartment location. Not only am I within easy walking distance of downtown and work, but there is a pond/lake nearby which is perfect for running and also for viewing any number of cultural goings-on. On this last Friday night, for example, it was the site of a fireworks shakedown between four competing companies vying for the "best fireworker" title (...ok, I made the title up, but I think it would be appropriate.)
Unfortunately, I didn't realize how many other people like fireworks -- the streets were a madhouse. Several thousand clustered in front of the Parliament building for a good view...
(What you can't see is that every single one of those people is either holding a bottle of wine or standing by a convenient twelve-pack. There is a lot of public alcohol consumption during festival-like outdoor events.)
I had a great view of the fireworks on my way home. Apologies for the crappy picture quality -- it's a new camera and I don't know where the "night" setting is yet.
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