6.07.12 - 9.07.12
Mariposa Folk Festival
After a sumptuous breakfast made by Susan, I made the short trip over to Gravenhurst to meet Helena and attend the Mariposa Folk Festival. Helena had arranged for her friends, Janet & John to take me to the venue in Orillia whilst she went to pick up her daughter. Because it was yet another stinking hot day in Ontario, we quickly found our way into the beer tent to settle down and enjoy the acts.
The three nights and two days. The Festival proved to be quite relaxing and we enjoyed a variety of Canadian and International Acts. The headline act was Jan Arden, well known in Canada for her gutsy renditions and down to earth stage presentation. The night was mad special when Canadian Folk Legend, Gordon Lightfoot made a surprise appearance and performed two numbers for a stunned but appreciative audience.
It was special to be able to catch up with Helena and spend some time with her. The exchange connections keep on keeping on
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