I have been working in what some would call South Africa’s rather ‘uninspiring’ capital city – Pretoria – for more than 4 years now. My general attitude has always been to get into my car and get out of here as quickly as possible when the work day in done.
I have never had anything nice to say about Pretoria until one of my best friends, Mandy, introduced me to Park Acoustics last year. It is an out-door concert that takes places at a very old military fort (Fort Schanskop) as you enter Pretoria, near the Voortrekker Monument. Yesterday was my second time there, and even though I did not know any of the acts who were performing, it was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sipping wine, enjoying great company and the perfect weather.
One of my favourite thing about Park Acoustics, in comparison to other out-door concerts, is that they have proper, clean and large bathrooms – so no queing at those horrible plastic contraptions. There is also a great view of the whole of Pretoria from the hill.
The Park Acoustics concerts take place every month or so. Join their Facebook page to keep up to date and give the capital city a chance next time around.
These are great shots, but I have to say, the jump shot is my favorite! We did them all over Europe and I swear one of them even looks like the skies opened up and were pulling people up to the heavens! One of them looked like a dolphin jumping out of the water too, but that’s a different story. The umbrellas make it look like they’re flying!
Hi Sarah, thanks so much. I love jumping shots too and umbrellas are a great prop. One day I want to find a small propeller I can do it with too. The only problem is how people stare at you when you do these. Do you have a link to the pics you mention?
You take wonderful photos. Look like you had a great time. I follow your blog everyday, and am never disappointed. 🙂
I tagged you in a post. Feel free to ignore it if you’d like. It’s just a fun game.
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thank you so much, I really appreciate the amazing feedback. Hope you keep enjoying it
I dont like Pretoria either.
this is great… loving the liveliness and vibrancy of the pictures ;p
Thank you Miranda. Great venue with very vibrant people.