The Gravel Road

We had another fun-filled weekend here in Swakopmund! Well, more just a fun-filled Saturday Night!! Rehearsal went okay... it was a little more frustrating than it has been in the past but I think it just seemed everyone was kind of in a bad mood.
We didn’t really get very much accomplished. I worked on Tre Cantos and Sweet Spirit with them. Then Mrs.Venter took the rest of the rehearsal and I could tell she was getting frustrated with people, which in turn made the choristers frustrated.

That night was super fun though.. we headed to Gruna Kranz (sp?) to watch Fonie’s band – The Gravelroad
Well... actually first we went to Lex’s house to have a little wine and cheese party. It was cute! Pam, Ellen, Shannon, Fonie, Lex and I were all there. We headed over to the bar after that.
I didn’t really know too much about the band but I knew before hand that they don’t play the ‘standard Namibian’ music. They are more rock influenced I would say. They just met a new girl, Robyn, who has been playing with them for the last little while. She was supposed to open with just her on guitar and vocals with Fonie drumming and doing backups. They sounded really great but unfortunately they were having issues with the sound system and you couldn’t hear her that much. She was supposed to do 4 songs (including Mushaboom) and then the entire band was going to go up. The bass player, Peter, was standing by me during their second song when one of the guitar players ran up to him and said “Management wants us up there after this song!”
Lex and I were SO upset she didn’t get to do Mushaboom!! We told her she should do a private concert for us outside so we could hear it! Hahaha... oh well, maybe some other time...
Anyhoo... I have never seen Gruni’s that busy before! It was completely packed by the time the band started playing. Fonie was incredible – he’s only been playing the drum set for about 8 months! He rocked! Their lead singer/guitar was crazy... he completely reminded me of Jack Black!! So funny!! They were so good – I’ve totally missed being a band groupie. I love it!!
It was so fun having a bunch of people out there too! Aside from the people at Lex’s house - Mervyn, Marcelino, Romano, Reggie and two guys from the marimba group were also there! We all danced up a storm for the remainder of the night all the while trying to avoid the creepy, old, drunk, German man. Isn’t it nice to know you have creepy’s all over the world, no matter what city you go to? Just like home! *sigh*

Sunday was pretty tame... I relaxed, worked on some music, and kind of nursed my aching head. (which I totally swear was from the all the loud music and dancing!!) Don’t worry Mom! I don’t drink here! Haha
I just about finished watching the 3rd season of Lost, which John brought along for me. Holy cow that is the best show ever!! I watched like a good seven episodes yesterday! Haha! It was lovely!

So, today I’m going to do some yoga. I don’t really know the first thing about it but Shannon (Fonie’s girlfriend) teaches a class here. So Lex and I are going to go check it out at 2:30. I thought it was supposed to be all relaxing and like meditating and stuff but apparently it’s actually really hard. Pam told me she went to Shannon’s class last week and was stiff for days! Crazy!

Yay for trying something new!

In other news – Mrs.Venter is going to tell the exchange person today! I’ll let you all know as soon as that person knows! I’m so excited!!!!!