Dalhalla Konserts a Wrap

We enjoyed a great 3 concerts here at Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden.
Each night they did basically the same numbers, as I got to know them better I enjoyed them more fully. New friends near us gave helpful hints on much of the interplay between Melena, Helen, and the other artists.
Much of the fun and also wonderfully moving talk on stage was better understood with kind translation by new friends-  Christen and Emily.
On Saturday as Melena made her fantastic grand entrance she quickly winked at us, perhaps very relieved Mom didn't attempt to follow her in again.
On Sunday Melina asked the fans "Who came for Helen, Who came to see others?..and where were people from "...and so on. At one point she asked " Who is from Seattle? ". Even pointed out Mom, noting her age of 91. Mom of course was embarrassed, but secretly I wish I had my camera on....as many of you know -I need a cameraman, a drone, or at least some 'handlers'.
Melena is so quick and sharp, often both she and Helen seemed more like a 'Stand Up' comedy duo.

Really, while the fantastic music was the reason we came, the other side comments, quick banter, jokes, and audience connections made for a most enjoyable time.
Also for us it was the meeting and connecting with various folks that was the highlight of of trip.
Mom felt she has new friends, such as helpful First aide guy- Rolf, every day checked on her, many other venue staff were just so friendly and helpful. Totally a well run, enjoyable profession place and production.
Each night we got to meet/chat briefly with Melena, Helen, the up and coming young performer girls.
It was that element that made for a touching experience. ( even the bus driver's comments and warm manor made me tear up as we got off that last bus...).
Meeting Helen was a special treat for me. Mom remarked just how pleasant and at ease she and Melena were...even late after long concert. Here they would stay for long time signing CDs and visiting fans. Fun to meet Melena's husband, Svante Thunberg. He gave a few extra CDs for my Seattle friends. Melena was so engaging and 'Cool' and here I don't mean because she was still wet from her amazing plunge off stage.
See pics here or on Facebook, YouTube.

While sad to have it over I will hold the feelings, memories in my head/heart forever.

- tech note- pretty hard to keep connected, internet-wise, plus not sleep till midnight most days, so I tend to quick post on Facebook, edit later, add pics still later, and occasionally get energy to create a vid....so buyer beware, hope you signed the waiver and remember DON'T TELL MOM.