Carita Groundstroem Articles
FAQ – Dominican RepublicFAQ – Dominican Republic Travel Guide
A Finn and a flamingo.
Before I went on holiday I had a million questions, most of them involving life-threatening illnesses. You can get all of this information from other people, but I’m going to write down everything I can remember and hopefully it will be of use to the next [...]
Carita Groundstroem: BootsnAll PhotojournalistCarita Groundstroem
BootsnAll Photojournalist
Carita never, ever turns down a cuppa coffee. It shows.
Carita Groundstroem tells everyone she meets that she is from Tampere, Finland. That is a big fat lie. In fact she was born in Rovaniemi, but lived in Övertorneå from where she moved to Oulu, Haparanda, Kalix, Ylitornio, and spent a year in [...]
Photo Gallery – Military Tattoo (1 of 3)Photo Gallery of the Military Tattoo
In addition to Carita’s Tattoo story, Mikael had plenty of photo opps. It’s not quite watching the Tatt on telly or being in the bleachers yourself, but hey, check out the photos below to see the different performers and performances for this year’s Tattoo. For more info on the Tattoo, [...]
I Want to be Mikhail Baryshnikov (16 Aug 2001)16 August 2001I Want to be Mikhail Baryshnikov
PastForward
International Festival
White Oak Dance Project, Playhouse
13-16 August 2001
I want to be Mikhail Baryshnikov. No, I don’t want my feet to be so deformed I can’t walk without soaking them in hot water. Neither does being a Latvian 53-year-old man do much for me. What I want is his [...]
How to Put on a Fringe Play (15 Aug 2001)15 August 2001How to Put on a Fringe Play
Here’s one woman’s guide to putting on a play. Remember who the author is and take it with a pinch of salt. (A shot of tequila and a slice of lemon also help.) But if you do follow these steps religiously, please inform me of the results!
Step [...]
Military Tattoo (2 Aug 2001)Normally the Esplanade is the walkway to the Castle, but during Festive August it becomes the showground for the Tattoo’s performers. (More photos coming soon!)
2 August 2001
Against a backdrop of an illuminated castle, and scenery in colours only Kodak could supply, what better way to start the Festival than with a big bang – and [...]
Mama Mia – Here I Go Again! (2 Aug 2001)The basement bar of Bentley’s, on the corner of Home and Tarvit streets, is a refuge for mike mavens.
2 August 2001
Mama Mia – Here I Go Again!
As the pubs and clubs in Edinburgh extend their opening hours for the festive season, those with a desire to perform outside of the Fringe gather for their 5 [...]
Links for Edinburgh’s Festivals, 2001Festivals List
Jazz & Blues Festival
July 27-August 5
Office: 32 Market Street
Box office: 0131 225 1188
Performers from all over the world turn the city into one big jazz club.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
August 2-25
Office: 32 Market Street
Box office: 0131 225 1188
Military and civilian performances from Scottish and worldwide forces and organizations.
Festival Fringe
August 5-27 [...]
1 August 2001
Imagine yourself slightly overwhelmed: surrounded by people you don’t know, events you can’t control, and weather that constantly seems to work against you. Now, that’s just me on a good day.
Add a few thousand tourists and the excitement of eight simultaneous festivals – and you’re right where I want you.
My name is [...]
