Global Coverage

Last night the three of us were in a cab, going from Sitges to Glam (as you do, it was David's last night in the city) and the cab driver asked us where we were from. I said Canada (Vlad), Wales (David) and South Africa (for Chris and I)... it always sounds more exotic that way, rather than Londres. When I said South Africa, he got very animated. Seems he was referring to Miriam Makeba's passing. Pata Pata he said! Sweet. Who'd have thought it.

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Justin said…
Yes we do miss Miriam. I almost got to hear her perform in London but missed the concert by a day. Jus xo
19 November 2008 at 03:17
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