Prague Welcome Party Fire Dancers!

Our first week in Prague featured a perfect Prague Welcome Party by our relentless leadership team: Travis and Sam.  Once again, they upped the awesome party ante by bringing in traditional Czech fire dancers!  It was nothing short of spectacular.    

The party was held at the Vysehrad, an old historical fort built on the hill overlooking the Vltava River.  I got there early and was able to take some sunset snaps of the river, marina, etc.  

Unfortunately, I had a photo failure - my tripod broke!  It was a really cheap piece that I bought back in Cordoba and I knew it was chintzy.  BUT, it was very lightweight.  Well, one of the screws got stripped and I could no longer tighten it.  Bummer.  

At least that happened after I got these pics:

The party was a little challenging for me personally, as I’m working west coast hours, and I got a last minute request from a client.  I finished eating, and started working, right there at the party.  Thanks to Arestia for this pic!

Finished up the client request juuuuust in time for the fire dance show!  

Now, I’m working with a busted tripod and need to take long exposure shots.  Super challenging, because I’m trying to hold the tripod still while taking 1-4 second exposures.  But, with some careful hands, I was able to keep it steady.

And then...couldn’t believe it.  My memory card was full.  LOL  Photo failure #2.  

The fire dance show was only about 5 minutes total?  And, half the time, I’m deleting pics from my memory card.  Comical in hindsight, super frustrating at the time!
 

That being said, I think I got some decent shots.  

And, special thanks to Diane Brashear for sharing her video of the show!

Special thanks to Diane Brashear for sharing her video of the fire dancers. I was too busy trying to snap pics, but so happy she gave us her awesome video!!!

Kudos to Remote Year, and Travis and Sam for planning an awesome party, and giving us our own fire dance show!  We are spoiled.  

Cusco Welcome Party

Kudos to Travis & Sam for planning a perfect Peru Welcome Party!  We arrived to this amazing mansion overlooking Cusco and of course a llama was chillin’ and waiting to greet us.  (Cuz, llamas are a thing here)  And the path was lit by torches.  Check out the video of our grand entrance:  

Check out the entrance to our Welcome Party here in Cusco...the path to the mansion overlooking the city was lit by torches and created this amazing ambience. The views were spectacular. My favorite part of this video is David Baum saying to Diane Brashear, "Everything is about to commence, my sister."

The mansion had an incredible view...

...a draw bridge...

...impressive rooms with Peruvian decor...

...a church adjacent to the house...

...a sweet little fire pit...

...etc.  

All great vibes at the party last night!  (Except when that local guy tried to steal Heather’s phone, YIKES)

Mucho bailar anoche!  (Much dancing last night)  

Here's a video of the dance floor jamming with one of my favorite songs - “One More Time” by Daft Punk

"One More Time" by Daft Punk is one of my faves. This was early in the party, but I love seeing all my fellow Remotes groovin' especially Casey with her poor shoulder in a sling!

Unfortunately, the party included a “going away” for 3 of our fellow Remotes: technically 2 and a half Aussies.  Tom(Mountain Climbing Buddy), Tanya and Lisa are leaving Remote Year for various reasons…

...and they will be sorely missed.  

But, everyone has a path in life.  And, everyone has to follow their heart.  

Our group is down from 70 to 66 now.  But, Candice, Tom, Tanya & Lisa will be with us in spirit.