Got a bit behind with adding the pictures from all the shows etc but nearly up to date now. Have a few more pictures today from the body painting to add and tomorrow it's the main gala balloon fashion show.
We finished our performance shows today with three shows but still the amount of people in the park is very poor for the festival organisers.
Went and had a lovely foot massage today with my friend Diane who has come over from Japan to see us all at the festival, we had a good laugh and even took some pictures, the Chinese girls kept commenting on the size of my feet. At one point I thought I might have to pay a surcharge as they are so big  
For those that are interested I take a size 13 shoe and normally have my shoes made to measure as it's difficult getting ready made shoes that size.

Will sort out who made what on the dresses and credit when I get home next week, have a rough idea who made what.

WOW!  Great photos!

Thanks for all the work you are putting into this, Graham!
I love being able to see what is happening so far, far, away!

~J

I have just got back from the balloon fashion show............................WOW would probably be an understatement, it was stunning. It pressed my buttons definately and there were two special moments for me. When one of the models put on one of Rie's dresses it brought tears to my eyes and is the reason I'm proud to be part of this amazing art form of ours. The hairs stood up on my neck and I got goose bumps, will post the pictures when I get time but we are all out now to party and I expect it will be one hell of a party as well    
The other moment was the final dress parade at the end, in fact there were plenty of special memories for me on this trip as I'm here with others who have the same passion as I do and love our industry so much, people I'm truly honoured to call dear friends. I took over 270 pictures tonight but dont think I'll have time to put some on the forum until I get home on Saturday, fingers crossed my flight goes well with no hic ups.

safe trip back Graham thanks for posting its been entertaining & enlightening

Just spent a great day sightseeing with a few others looking around the back streets of Yu Yuan Garden with the fake rip off items, its amazing what price they start atand tyhen end up at. When you think they have offered the lowest price start to walk out the door and they then knock off even more, it was a fun day. Have the leaving meal then a quick rush to the airport for our 11.20 flight home.
Have a few minutes to add some more pictures;

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Getting ready for the main gala fashion show

1 Bottom of Rie's dress
2 & 3, Debbie fitting her model

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2 & 3, Melissa

1 & 2, Melissa
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All Rie's dresses