We went to see a fantastic musical Calling Us Home in Cape Town written by a South African woman named Alice Gillham and performed by a stellar cast at the Artscape Theatre Centre. The musical begins in Africa although which particular country is left up to the audience to decide.
Devonecia Swartz played Grace the main character in the musical Calling Us Home. What a gorgeous voice she had.
The country in the musical is struggling with all kinds of challenges, including an impending war, so a family sends their young daughter Grace overseas to keep her safe. Even though she finds friends and employment and even love in her new country, that country has its challenges too, and when she has the opportunity to do so she chooses to return to Africa.
Something is calling her home.
And that's kind of how we feel too. We've had an amazing time in Africa. Our safari experience in Tanzania was first-rate and really everything we could have dreamed of.
We've had a great time here in Cape Town as well. We've learned so much about the local geography and culture and history and we've met lots of wonderful people!
We've had some good rest and relaxation from our many responsibilities in Winnipeg.
But.......... there are lots of things calling us home. Friends and family and work commitments and volunteer opportunities and new challenges and........... the place we call home.
We arrived back in Winnipeg last night and we're happy about that.
Other posts..........
Visiting a Centre for Cape Town Children Impacted by AIDS
Five Things I've Learned About in Cape Town South Africa
Penguins Galore
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