While he loaded Little Lady into the car with somewhat of a huff, and pushed her stroller through the crowds and through the grass with discernible excessive vigor (making a swift wide berth of the live Dora show), once one of those tasty tasty TASTY fresh gyros was in his hand, pout-and-frown turned into a smile and a spring in his step.
But enough about my husband (anyone else's significant other get that hunger rage? I believe its called hangry?!). We had fun at the Glenti. The location could not have been better - Darwin's Esplanade could be the perfect backdrop to almost any event. The sheer number of people attending the event (2.5% of the city's population is of Greek heritage, and Greek is one of the most common languages spoken here after English) led to a great, festive atmosphere - both the Mr and I commented we would have loved to come back and hang out at night and toddler free - it kind of reminded me of an Oktoberfest, but more family-friendly and with better food. The parking was a little lacking (we had to do a few laps around the block) but please, don't get me started on Darwin parking - that is a whole other post.
Entry was free, vibe was great, sunset was spectacular (seriously, what is up with the sunsets here? That's probably a whole other post too...) there were rides for the kids...and me if I didn't have a kid... and did I mention the Gyros? $10 for a fresh, flavoursome wrap of lamb and garlic mouth-watery goodness. There is something surprising about eating food made so freshly and by the loving hand of somebody's Yaya - it floors you with flavour.
Sadly we didn't make it to any desserts as the Little Lady's bedtime was fast approaching, and we are on a strict budget at the moment (which doesn't stretch to flaky-honey-custardy-goodness. I like to think I'm also being body conscious and I don't want my wii fit to be disappointed in me yet again, but hells yeah I would if I could!) We had a great evening out as a family though, and even bumped into some cousins while we were there, which made it all the more fun. Don't you just love running into family? And in the spirit of the Glenti, I guess that's what being Greek is all about.
