Out of this world

Last Thursday afternoon I escaped from ringing telephones, insignificant client comments on the positioning of heart illustrations on a Valentine's Day 2007 self-adhesive label and other corporate whoring, to the Company Gardens. At the Adderley Street-end of the tree-lined avenue, is St. George's Cathedral. It is a stirring stone building with intricate stained glass windows. Inside an old man, impeccable in his cream-coloured suit, was kneeling in prayer amongst the rows of wooden chairs. For a moment the racing of cars and people outside were forgotten and only respectful serenity existed.

I briefly chatted to the sweet lady behind the reception counter at the National gallery, on my way back to the mundane. Other than Second To None, Celebrating 50 years of women's struggles, nothing showing at the moment made my heart beat faster. I did, however, pick up a flyer advertising Paul Godard and Petra Vandecasteele's “breathtaking journey from Brussels to Cape Town.” Though it lacks an inspiring name, Living A Dream, a multimedia projection, is worth mentioning. One show remains: Saturday, the 14th of October, at noon at the Baxter Theatre. (Book at Computicket.) A DVD is available at R99. Paul’s photographic exhibition will continue until the 26th of October in the Baxter foyer. Judging by their website, it's not something to be ignored if you're in the area.






Paul and Petra had only known each other for 2 weeks before they embarked on a 4 year trip down Africa's East side. It had been Paul's dream to see Africa for 12 years. When he decided "it is now or never," Petra was the last person on his list of 420 people to contact as a possible team mate. But she agreed and, after 9 months of preparation, they were off in their heavily loaded Land Rover. They have since settled in South Africa. Well, I, for one, can't wait to hear the rest! (Watch this space for my review.)