A Dispatch from the journey

But first... an experience with the Royal Countess Zingara

A magical journey of fun, fantasy and infamy

28 August 2026Johannesburg, South Africa

But first... an experience with the Royal Countess ZingaraJohannesburg, South Africa

Before the real journey begins, the Brownes (Kim, David, Zoe) and I had a blast at the court of the Royal Countess Zingara...

In Joburg, Goburg. It’s been a while since my previous Madame Zingara visit and this updated vibe did not disappoint. Attentive, friendly staff and ushers, balancing acts you can’t believe, trapeze artists male and female, a small, small Ozzy as a priest to confess to, faces painted, drinks drunk, chili chocolate steak and all that, while chatting, dancin’ and having a jol, like back in those days. The wild days.

At the Royal Countess Zingara’s jol — Davo, KB, LE, ZoJohannesburg, South Africa

Lekker! — Kim and LouisJohannesburg, South Africa

Zoe — A small Ozzy priest and a ZoJohannesburg, South Africa

Patterned vibes — KimJohannesburg, South Africa

Vibey vibes — LE, moiJohannesburg, South Africa

Louis, that’s moiJohannesburg, South Africa

Z and K — I’d rather be dancingJohannesburg, South Africa

Love in the air — HeartsJohannesburg, South Africa

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