I wish I had great stories of adventure and thrilling experiences. In short, it rained today. Not just some rain. All day. This was unfortuante, as Terri and I had game viewing (on horseback) and kayaking with dolphins on tap.
As a result, today was a day of recharging batteries. Literally and figuratively... We collected ourselves, took a MUCH needed nap, updated our journals, and just enjoyed some downtime. And let me tell you, the hotel in "Plett" had some sweet 80's American movies on. I can't imagine anybody would've watched that crap even in it's own day.
Dinner tonight was the saving grace. We decided on a unique looking spot called "LM Prawns--A Taste of Mozambique." It looked rather nice, and the lure of true African food was enough to bring us in. For a short history lesson, Mozambique's food and historical culture is greatly influenced by the Portugese. So we dined on delicious marinated beef and chicken, alongside a prawn salad. The best part was peri peri sauce. Peri Peri apparently is made of a mix of chilis, lime, garlic and who knows what else. It would turn any vegetarian into a carnivore. As we were wrapping up the meal, we heard someone with a VERY large voice, burst into perhaps the most popular South African traditional song: SHOSHOLOZA!!!!!!!! This is a song of national pride, sung in the tribal "Xhosa" language. The song is infectious, and I have gone days upon days getting this tune stuck in my head... Before we knew it, the entire wait staff, managers, and cooks (about 15 people) were masterfully wailing this song, Happy Birthday in Xhosa, and then another. It was one of those "had-to-be-there" kind of moments, but ALL of these people could sing, dance, and fill up a room. It was like listening to a gospel choir that can cook the hell out of some prawns... Anyway, it was one of my most memorable dining experiences anywhere, and a great way to top a rainy day.
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