10/29/96 Full Moon Over Cape Town
- Chapter 5
Hello
to all Breadheads! I'm back home again, at least for a little
while. I apologize for not writing to all of you sooner but
you can imagine the amount of E-mail I had to answer after
a three week absence. Now that I've caught up with all of
that, let's get back to the tour. Well, the last "From the
Road" entry was right after our first two concerts in Johannesberg,
South Africa. Alot has happened since then. After our third
successful concert in "Jo'berg", we were invited to the world
famous resort of Sun City for a couple of days of R&R.
Let me tell you, this place is not to be believed. It's the
ultimate theme park for adults! You can do it all; everything
from gambling in the casino, to photo safaris to see the local
wildlife; from surfing on a man made beach (complete with
a wave machine for that perfect wave) to playing on a first
class pro golf course (complete with wild monkeys occasionally
crossing the putting green). Aside from that, the visual beauty
of the resort grounds and its structures is a feast for the
eyes. Next, it was on to Durban for a wonderful concert that
almost didn't happen. This was our only outdoor venue and
the rules of the road dictate that it must rain on the day
of your performance. Guess what? IT DID !! So, after doing
our sound and light check in gusting wind and pouring rain,
it was now up to mother nature.
Apparently she likes BREAD too, because the rain stopped and
the sky cleared just long enough for the concert to go on.
Of course, the rain came back in time for our next performance
in Port Elizabeth but, at least there, we were at an indoor
venue. Our final concert in South Africa was in Cape Town
which is probably one of the most beautiful places I've ever
seen. My only regret is that I could not have spent more time
there. It is a true gem in the wonderful and diverse landscape
of South Africa. There was a full moon over Cape Town on the
night before our homeward departure. And as I gazed out over
the harbor, I couldn't help but reflect on the wonderful time
we had on our South African tour.
The Bread fans that had touched our hearts with their overwhelming
reception and support; the local crew and promoter who made
our stay in South Africa an absolute pleasure; the wonderous
beauty and diversity of the country itself. It was then that
I made a vow to someday come back to South Africa to revisit
the sights I had seen and the dear friends I had made. Thank
you South Africa for a fantastic time!
Sincerely: Michael Botts :-D
