Here is a panorama view from the bench to the sea
(shot today by Eija and me)
Full size photo here: http://www.leonardcohenfiles.com/benchview.jpg
The bench is still under construction but should be ready by Saturday
1988, 1993: Helsinki||2008: Manchester|Oslo|London O2|Berlin|Helsinki|London RAH|| 2009: New York Beacon|Berlin|Venice|Barcelona|Las Vegas|San José||2010: Salzburg|Helsinki|Gent|Bratislava|Las Vegas|| 2012: Gent|Helsinki|Verona|| 2013: New York|Pula|Oslo|||
Thanks for all the updates Jarkko! So happy the bench is happening. Looks like it will be really beautiful.
Leslie
1988 Vancouver
2009 Victoria/Seattle/Almost Red Rocks/Las Vegas/San Jose.
2010 Sligo x 2/Victoria/Vancouver/Portland/Las Vegas x 2.
2012 Austin x 2/Seattle/Vancouver/Montreal x 2.
2013 Oakland x 2/New York City x 2/Winnipeg...
Official inauguration of the bench on Saturday:
Mr. George Koukoudakis, Mayor of Hydra (on the right), Mr. Lakis Christidis and Jarkko cut the band at the end of the ceremony
It was a lovely ceremony - simple and appropriate. Thanks to everyone involved in the project. And a big thank you to Claudia for composing and performing such a touching song for the occasion. Well done everyone!
Joy
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