Just returned from the 2nd Semi and it was great. The arena is about the size of the Sydney Entertainment Centre, and we had excellent seats really close to the stage, so we had an excellent view of everything. My hearing is suffering a little bit as a result, but should be fine ready for Saturday. We saw Julia and Sam going up the lifts to the commentators boxes and will try to say hello on Saturday if we see them again. I’ve bought all the merchandise I wanted/needed except for a lanyard as they had already sold out of these (I’ve tried ordering some online, so hopefully the online store is still in stock)
Me outside Malmo Arena before the start of the 2nd Semi Final
The winners from the 2nd Semi are Hungary, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, Norway, Iceland, Armenia, Finland, Malta, Greece. Yet again some of my favourites didn’t get through to the Grand Final such as Israel, Switzerland and San Marino. Otherwise it was a great show and I had a fantastic time. Make sure to lookout for the multi directional fire (it also changes colour), there was more pyrotechnics in this semi than in the 1st one. Can’t wait for the Grand Final on Saturday.
Switzerland performing live at the 2nd Semi Final
My only complaint was the transport or lack of after the show. We waited for 20mins at the train platform for a train back to Copenhagen and by the time it finally arrived the platform was packed full of people who all wanted to get on the train. Then when we finally left, the train made several stops on it’s way to Copenhagen. When we finally got back to Copenhagen, one of the escalators at the exit was going down, so there was only one running up. I couldn’t be bothered to wait, so ended up running up the down escalator encouraged on by the crowd (Freya is telling me they are European yobbos). Suffice to say I made it to the top successfully, accompanied by a cheer.
Anywho must got to bed now, as I’ve got a big day ahead of me tomorrow with more sightseeing around Copenhagen before another lovely dinner from Guru (it’s a really nice Indian restaurant near us which does takeaway and it quite reasonably priced, plus their food is really yummy.)
Farvel