on the first of july the europride march 2006 took place in london. sian and ianto and me went with the campaign group wages due lesbians and the all african women's group. we had a banner saying: wages due lesbians - invest in caring not killing. and the AAWG had a banner with their name and "the world belongs to all of us - we all have the right to be here and be safe"
it was great. the weather was really hot so there were lots and lots of people in the streets and participated in the march or watched us go by. it was a huge crowd marching this time. the last few years pride marches and pride event had been a bit of a party and there was practically no political theme at all, as if the LGBT community had nothing and no one left to fight for. as if everything was just great as long as we can party in public.
this year, there were quite a few groups with banners with political ideas and statements.
we had a bit of space between us and the people marching in front of us. this way everyone could see our banners and had time to read them. it was great! people clapped for us and waved, told us they agreed with what our banner said etc. it was amazing.
here are some pictures:
ianto looks like he went incognito :-)
here's both our groups with their banners
i just had a lovely holiday in france with all the family. it is nice to all get together again - even if it is just once in a while. it is interesting to hear what everyone is up to, and to just spend time together.
it is great when all the kids get to play together - even though they don't speak the same language. they still have fun and somehow communicate. something for us adults to re-learn!
now the week is over...back in london. after this time in the beautiful landscape, with lavender scented air and a pool just next to the house...what a difference that is! a bit of a shock really. :-) but it is also good to be back. we had to rescue our garden - our guest who was meant to water the garden seems not to have found the tap?! everything's dried out, but we were just in tome to keep all the plants from dying. we have four tomato plants that have some fruit on them already! can't wait for the harvest :-)
i have just transferred the photos from the camera onto the computer. some lovely pictures to go with the good memories! :-)
thank you, mutti und papa, for a great time in the lovely house you chose and i am already thinking about when and where we should meet again.
fuer immer jung? :-)
mutti und ianto
sian und rita
joana
muttis abend
