In search of the perfect watermelsh and granadelsh, Jan and I braved the long trip to Joburg central-ish to join thousands of Portuguese people, and other plebs like ourselves, for the annual Lusito Land Festival.

We were entertained by solo singer Costa (surprised?), and were also treated to an air show performed by the Mazda Airo-guys, or something like that. We got right into the spirit of things by walking around looking for bargains, talking loudly and sucking down on a traditional cocktail/punch drink, Caiparinha. Food was a major attraction, with half the festival consisting of food stalls. With espatadas made from a whole cow, each, we decided to go small with a chilled sit-down with prego rolls, chourico sausages, chips and rolls. Very yum indeed!

We ate good Portuguese food, sang along to Julio Iglesius cover songs, watched planes, bought clothes and had a really cool time. It’s been running since 21 April and ends on 2 May. If you’re into good food and good fun, take a trip out there, it really rocked.

P.S. You have to have a Caipirinha. Tastes like juice, knocks you like a hammer.