Thursday, January 10, 2013

People of the South - Season 2 - With President Robert and Grace Mogabe - Harare, Zimbabwe - December 2012

Departing from O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, the customs official said to me: "Aah, I see you are visiting our neighbours (Zimbabwe).  Say hello to brother Bob for me."  I said:  "I will," and meant it!


The Rainbow Tower Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe - view from my hotel room looking towards the CBD


The 'R' is for Runge... Charlie Runge ...alas not!


Percy getting Dali wired for sound


Mrs Mugabe walking in the beautifully built childrens' village which she's orchestrated


Some of the darling little orphans with their House Mothers and teachers


Dali and Grace having an off-camera chat


Dali getting down to the nitty gritty with Grace Mugabe


Dali and President Mugabe in the garden of Zimbabwe House


President Robert Mugabe



Setting the table for lunch at State House.  I love the white gloves and the table setting (most of which sadly had to be removed for advertising standards)


Waiting...


Dali and researcher Sanja prepping their material for the lunch


State House, Harare - a side wing, along with voluminous African clouds


Cameras, standby for action...


Rather a snappy dresser!


Dali getting ready to close the show with his famous, and highly sought after, cushions and caps


Nice hat!



Grace and Robert Mugabe with Rachel and Dali Tambo


Jubilation from me, Lianne and Alice after an auspicious visit... we survived the prediction of the Mayan end of the world, a hair-raising blue light escort to the airport as well as almost missing our flight back to Jozi


Home in time for Christmas.  Hooray!

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