Yes folks, you read that right - tonight I saw tons of Africans doing the salsa. Now, I'm not talking about making a fresh bowl of that tomatoey-cilantro goodness, I'm talking about the kind of salsa that Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno would give all "10s."
Tonight I went out to the Coconut Grove Hotel for Salsa Night with Auntie Ann and Roland (from Sweden), Donna and Victor (hotel owners) and Kate and Nenekwame (my fav hotel peeps). And boy was it a sight to see. The dance floor was all the open space around the hotel pool and people were getting their salsa on to some good Spanish music - two feet from a pool with nine feet of water in it. But you best believe those people were spinning and twirling and gyrating hips without missing a beat or going in the deep end.
Nenekwame wanted me and him to go up and join the salsa fun so badly but I opted to stay in my seat and watch the beauty that is Africans salsa dancing. However, I did get up to shake a tailfeather when they started doing line dancing. I mean, it ain't a party until somebody starts the electric slide (this one with an African twist).
Funny thing: So remember the guy I said played the drums for us at the Culture Centre with his brothers? Well his name is Martin and I saw him tonight. I called out to him and he came to give us all fist pounds and told us about Reggae Night at Labadi Beach tonight. Unfortunately, I didn't end up going because there was another power outage and the roads are dark. So much for reggae, I've seen that before anyway. I got the ultimate treat tonight - SALSA!
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| Sorry this pic is blurry, but I think you get it...can you see the people and then the pool in the middle. PURE TALENT! |
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| Roland, Kate and Nene getting jiggy wit it! |
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| Donna finishing off a kebab, Victor snapping pics and Auntie Ann smiling big at Salsa Night! |
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| Auntie Ann and I tear up Salsa Night...while never leaving our seats! LOL |
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| Nene was giving it to 'em...I finally got up and danced with him and then the party came to a quick end. LOL |
I am LOVING your blogs!!!!! I'm just catching up. Salsa in Africa!! That's just fantastic!! Wish I were there getting my own groove on, too... :)
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VAL! So glad you're getting a chance to read about my fun in Ghana! Next time I come, you better come along. Also, I think you mentioned that you wanted to go to Stockholm, the two people I'm with all the time here are from there and I can put you in touch when you're ready.
ReplyDeleteThese pics are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteListen! The next time you start to plan a trip to go to Africa or anywhere to experience cultural history - Let me know a year in advance because I am going! Salsa for Neesh!
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