Yesterday evening before supper, the entire staff of the lodge marched out onto the verandah singing. They proceeded to put on a show of African singing and dancing. The chief dan
cers, four of them, had rattles on their ankles. Their dances involved rhythmic stomping and stepping in unison, while the singers sang in an African language and ululated. As the ululation was feminine, Sam commented to Abby that she should learn to do it. She has not yet started practicing.
We have been very impressed by the friendliness and good will of South Africans. Having the world cup here has evoked stong and genuine feelings of national, and
even continental, pride. It's a pride that is not selfish - they are happy to share their wonderful country with their guests. We in turn are happy to share it with them, and already have many fond memories to take home with us.
cers, four of them, had rattles on their ankles. Their dances involved rhythmic stomping and stepping in unison, while the singers sang in an African language and ululated. As the ululation was feminine, Sam commented to Abby that she should learn to do it. She has not yet started practicing.We have been very impressed by the friendliness and good will of South Africans. Having the world cup here has evoked stong and genuine feelings of national, and
even continental, pride. It's a pride that is not selfish - they are happy to share their wonderful country with their guests. We in turn are happy to share it with them, and already have many fond memories to take home with us.
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