The Circus is in town

It's Mothers Day here in Australia, had a great morning with family then my daughter and myself armed with our cameras and a backpack set off for a walk around the bridges, four and a half hours later here we are!
I was really pleased to walk past the The Esplanade because I knew the circus had arrived in town a few weeks ago and I wanted to take a few photos. The Ashton Circus has been a family affair for 150 years (http://www.circusjosephashton.com.au). I have had a few 'I'm running away to join the circus moments' but I have never actually been to a circus.