Koelnische Rundschau - July 20, 2002

translation by Astrid Nolde-Gallasch


Start of new rafting attraction "River Quest" is postponed


Chris de Burgh sat on dry ground

Brühl. About 1.5 million litres of water are already racing between gorges and 
waterfalls, but at many cornes of the new wildwater attraction in Phantasialand, 
building and decoration is still going on: Actually "River Quest" should have 
been opened officially yesterday afternoon, but the start is postponed, as the 
building works weren't finished in time.

So the famous sponsor of the rafting attraction could only rehearse sitting on 
dry ground: The Irish superstar Chris de Burh presented his new album "Timing Is 
Everything", which will be released in September, in the theme park. At the same 
time he adoped the water attraction.

The promoter organized a vacation atmosphere for the scenery of Chris de Burgh's 
brief concert on this second day of the school holidays: In front of the fairy 
tale lake a little beach has been placed, with deck chairs all around it. The 
star performed part of his new album on guitar and keyboard.

Four songs (ed. note: five!) have been presented to the audience for the first 
time live. After that the singer took a little walk through the park, talked to 
his fans and finally visited the new wildwater attraction that replaces the 
canyon rollercoaster which burned off last year and should be started in a few 
days.

Phantasialand promises a racing ride through tunnels and cellars of a lonely 
castle ruin with the world's highest downhill ride.