Pakamisa’s 20 Years Celebration
In 1996, I arrived with some of my horses from Spain with the Lodge opening to the public in 2001. This year we celebrate Pakamisa’s 20 year Anniversary.
Last month we had a special celebration with guests from the Pongola area. As a great surprise Lana English & Victor Siljeur, two superb classical singers, performed beautiful opera arias and musical pieces for an enchanted audience.
From a mountainous Austria …
… to the Rolling Hills of Zululand
From a reception with a presentation …
… to a festive dinner with classical music
Lana English & Victor Siljeur performing opera arias and musical favourites
Isabella Stepski and Lana English, friends since many years
Pakamisa’s El Prado restaurant was the perfect venue for this unique 63 guests celebration
Pictures by Christian Sperka Photography
Reblogged this on Christian Sperka Photography – The Blog and commented:
I really enjoyed being part of this celebration, helping preparing the event and then taking pictures during the evening. Thanks to Isabella and Anthony for their friendship and for having me on Pakamisa so often. The 20 year anniversary celebration was my 30th stay at this magnificent place 🙂
PS: Most of the songs which Lana and Victor performed could have been requested by me. So many of my favorites – from Verdi’s Traviata, over Pucchini’s Turandot, past Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera all the way to Frank Sinatra’s My Way 🙂
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I remember very well when Isabella left Austria 20 years ago and how sad I was having to say good-bye to her and her beautiful horses. But it was certainly a good decision and when I finally made it to Pakamisa last year I was absolutely amazed at what she had created there. Congrats on your 20 years and all the best to you and all at Pakamisa!
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Vielen Dank liebe Andrea!
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