We celebrated our last night in Prague in style by going to Radost for a terrific dinner and then to Lucerna Music Bar for their weekly 80's/90's video party.....I know, strong! One of our friends (Finnie!) used to be a regular at Lucerna's 80's night years ago......we were honored to be able to carry on the torch. I think it's safe to say that we were the oldest people in the club.....most of the people there probably weren't even born when the 80's hits originally came out, but that didn't stop them from owning it. The DJ played quite a variety of tunes -- everything from Uptown Girl to Karma Chameleon to Cotton-Eyed Joe. But the indisputable highlight of the night was the back-to-back combo of Livin' on a Prayer, followed by The Final Countdown, which apparently is played at midnight each week on 80's night (great tradition which I'll be adopting at all parties going forward!). Below is a picture of Pallavi....she's a 'Maniac, maniac on the floor...' Also, czech out the short video clip of the club going NUTS during the chorus of Final Countdown. It was the perfect sendoff from Europe (both the continent and the band).
When we started on this trip, we felt like there were three distinct phases -- Phase 1 (heavy on Europe) is now complete, so today we leave for Tanzania and the start of Phase 2, which also includes Dubai and India. In case you're wondering, Phase 3 is Southeast Asia and Australia/New Zealand. We don't really know what to expect in Tanzania, but we're both super excited. As you may know, we'll be spending the first 8 days of our time in Tanzania at a middle school for AIDS orphans. From what we understand, Pallavi will be teaching the kids writing and art, while I will be working with the kids on soccer (yikes!) and with the staff on some marketing projects. So when Tanzania wins the Soccer World Cup in 2014, you'll know where and when it all began! The organization, Peace House Foundation, is actually based in Minneapolis. I definitely can't do justice to the organization, so click on the link if you want to read more about it and what they do.
That's all for now......we'll talk to you again from Tanzania!
6 comments:
Love the footage of Final Countdown!! Frankly no world tour would be complete without the 80's/90's dance party at Lucerna. I cut my teeth as an 80's dance fiend at that place. I'm fired up that it's still going strong. Clearly a strong business model and prototype for "AD's all 80's Dance Club".
"You're leaving together... gether! But still it's farewell..."
team dixit - love the blog. Amol, Andrew says that beard puts the Mr in Mr Dixit.
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what a great, whimsical blog! i love it. thanks so much for sharing. can't wait to see new posts soon! :) molly
Did they play "Just Can't Get Enough?"
now that video does set ur moods right...all pepped up ha! and glad to c pallavi letting her hair down literally... so phase 2 of ur trip begins with dubai...interesting division. guess would need all the possible tips if i ever manage to plan such an organized tour in coming lifetimes! cheers on that note :)
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