Dublin: Part 3 (Bon Jovi gig)

It was like a miracle. The sky was blue with little fluffy white clouds and it was fairly warm. It was like someone was looking down on Dublin that evening. We arrived at Croke Park stadium during Nickelback's performance, the support act for Bon Jovi. Actually there were two support acts but I've never heard of Jaded Sun, so didn't bother going early to see them. The stadium was amazing and huge but at this stage, was only half full. We had tickets for the golden circle which was a designated area near the front, but behind the area reserved for the fan club members. Nickelback were very good live; Chad Kroeger has an amzing voice. They finished with their biggest and first hit 'How u remind me' which I was pleased about coz I love that song. Then there was a gap of about half an hour before the main act.

I wondered why there was suddenly a stampede forward and loads of screaming but then I realised....Jon stood about 15 feet away on a gangway that ran all the way from the side of the stage, right round and in front of the golden circle and round to the other side of the stage. It was quite surreal actually - it was like 'God! That's Jon Bon Jovi standing right there'!! I was being squashed like a sardine and as I'm little, I was being bashed by people's arms trying to take pictures of him. Still looking as sexy as ever I must say!

Well all I need say is ** BLOODY FANTASTIC! ** Two and a half hours of magic. The stage set was awesome, the atmosphere was superb and I can't wait to go see them again! I haven't been to a stadium concert since 1988 when I saw Michael Jackson at Wembley and I'd forgotten what a fab atmosphere you get with so many people. I'd say there must have been 80,000.

Having done so much walking around the city earlier that day and after walking most of the way to the stadium, standing for hours and then walking most of the way back again, my feet hurt sooooo much I could barely move. Every step I took was like this: 'ow' 'ow' 'ow' 'ow' 'ow' 'ow'. I can't believe John didn't offer to carry me!!!!!!! Getting back to the B&B and taking my boots off was like heaven. Sleep then came easy - I was knackered but it was completely worth it.