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I nearly bought a pair of blue shoes the other day. I think they appealed to me because they reminded me of the title of one of books in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, Blue Shoes and Happiness.
I've devoured every book in series, including the most recent one that was published this year. I delighted in relating to the locales and quirks described in the book, which are now quite familiar to me.
I even conducted a No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency tour with a couple of friends some time ago. We visited the delapitated film set of the HBO series near Kgale Hill, we had tea at the President Hotel, overlooking the goings-on below in Main Mall, and we lunched at the No. 1 Ladies Opera House, a former garage converted by Alexander McCall Smith and friends into a theatre and bistro.
Everyday, I pass by Zebra Drive. Unfortunately, I can't share a picture of the street sign because it is missing. A case for Mma Rmaotswe, perhaps ?
I didn't end up buying the blue shoes. I opted instead for a more sensible and affordable pair of brown shoes. But, who knows ? Maybe I will go back for them some day.
I am really curious about the series, maybe i hope i can find it online or on youtube. Take care Stephanie, i enjoy reading the updates.
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Mma Rmaotswe would have approved even though her assistant (I forget her name) would not have. However, I hope the brown shoes provide some lively conversations anyway.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, the brown shoes and I are not on speaking terms. They ate my feet the first time I wore them !
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