The Grahamstown National Arts Festival has finally come to a close and so has my job at a local coffee shop, Homeground Coffee and Roasters. (The picture to the left is of the beans after they have been roasted).
It's been a crazy 2 weeks of working, showing visitors, shopping, and going to shows. I loved all the shows we went to, but I think one of the best was the last one we went to, Man of La Mancha. They put a little bit of a South African twist on the orignial performance. Not only was the storyline great, but the actors' performance was amazing! It's amazing how much talent South Africans have.
Something I'm not good at, but still like to try and do is bargain. At some of the stalls where it is mainly local people it is easy to bargain with them especially on the last day of festival! Everyone is trying to get rid of their stuff so they don't have to transport it home. Over time I've learned that the best way to bargain and get a good price is to be able to walk away if you don't like the price, because usually they will run after you with a lower price. One stall I went to today was selling some beaded bowls and I asked the man how much. He just told me to name my price because he wanted to get rid of them!
I have two weeks left here in South Africa and it's finally quiet around here. I can't believe that my trip is starting to come to an end. It's a bittersweet feeling of wanting to go back to Lynchburg and see friends, but also wanting to stay with family and just being in South Africa.
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