A Final Farewell
Wednesday 12 - Thursday 13 December
15.12.2012
-1 °C
We have a couple of free days in Paris at the end of the tour before boarding the plane back to Australia. It is nice to have this additional time to decompress from the routine of sound checking and gigging and more importantly to say our goodbyes in a more relaxed atmosphere. A futile attempt to see the Edward Hopper exhibition at the Grand Palais (queues of an hour or more outside) results in us walking around the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and back along the Seine to Hotel Collège de France before a final dinner with Manu, his wife Natalie and children Juliette and Elliot in Rue Lhomond.
What to say about this most charming and lovely family? Only that they exemplify the warmth and hospitality we have been lucky enough to experience throughout our journey in France. The Apartments tour would not have been possible without the tireless and dedicated persistence of Manu who organized and tour managed everything, played and sung in 49 Swimming Pools AND has a full time job as a journalist. Respect and love to you, Manu.
Finally, a sincere thank you and kisses on both cheeks to all our touring party who have made this trip so enjoyable:
Robin - sound
Loup - lights
Etienne - guitar, 49 Swimming Pools
Fabien - keyboards, The Apartments, drums, 49 Swimming Pools
Samuel - bass, The Apartments & 49 Swimming Pools
Peter - le chanteur, The Apartments
Wayne - guitar, The Apartments
Nick - drums, The Apartments
Gael - trumpet, The Apartments
Natasha - vocals, The Apartments
Antoine - acoustic guitar, The Apartments
Pascal & Stephan - artwork, the best band poster I have ever seen.
Agathe (AtmoLive) - tour booking
Love and gratitude,
Amanda xx
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