I know that it's only a small town in unfashionable, rural, Charente but Cognac really does punch above its weight.
Last night the world famous Harlem Globetrotters swept into town and beguiled a capacity audience of 2,000 in our local gym.
I have been a fan of the Globetrotters since I was a little boy, mesmerised by the tricks of Meadowlark Lemon, Curly Neal and gang. We had ringside seats for the show and our youngest was rewarded by being dragged onto court and becoming part of the evenings entertainment. The fact that all the players were American and needed someone to translate probably did no harm.
A big part of the evening is in the hyperbolic announcements provided by the American courtside commentator - all excitement was lost though by the French guy who was paid (although goodness knows why) to translate.
"PERLEEEEEASE WELCOME THE WORLD FAMOUS HAAAAAARRRRRLEEEEM GLOOOOBETROTTERS" was followed by a two minute translation in a dull monotone, by which time all excitement had dissipated and we were flicking through the programme.
It was a great evening though. Terrific entertainment, some great basketball skills and the team went out of their way to interact with the audience. They stayed behind for photos and autographs and weren't at all in a hurry to get away.
I guess this was probably the smallest and cosiest venue they play on their tour and it's a testament to Cognac that they can attract entertainers/sportsmen of this calibre.
What more can one ask of a town - vineyards, sunflowers, sunshine, great food, wonderful houses and best seats in the house for "the greatest show on earth"!
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