Yesterday we took a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Sr Nama declared it Hippo Day as we saw countless hippos, along with baby hippos, as we pontooned down the river. We were also fortunate to see many birds (including bee-eaters and kingfish), and also a crocodile. We heard an elephant trumpeting along the banks, but did not catch sight of the little feller. After the pontoon ride we sat around a campfire and had a lesson in drumming. I don't want to brag too much, but let's just say we got the beat. Ohhhh yeeeaaah.
Today we went to an early church service (oh blessed be) and then went off to finally take in the famous Mosi O Tunya aka Victoria Falls. As I cannot do them justice with an explanation, or even a photo, I'll just say they are indescribable. HUGE. HIGH. VERY HIGH. We also practised a little *corruption* and walked over the bridge into Zimbabwe. People were bungee-jumping off the bridge (I was convinced, to their sudden death). None of our group felt compelled to hurl themselves off the bridge; watching was quite enough (though Matt has done this activity in the past; he assured us once was enough).
Tomorrow we are heading into Botswana, to spend the day at Chobe National Park. We are looking forward to more animal sightings--we hope to see them before they see us.
-MDK
Today we went to an early church service (oh blessed be) and then went off to finally take in the famous Mosi O Tunya aka Victoria Falls. As I cannot do them justice with an explanation, or even a photo, I'll just say they are indescribable. HUGE. HIGH. VERY HIGH. We also practised a little *corruption* and walked over the bridge into Zimbabwe. People were bungee-jumping off the bridge (I was convinced, to their sudden death). None of our group felt compelled to hurl themselves off the bridge; watching was quite enough (though Matt has done this activity in the past; he assured us once was enough).
Tomorrow we are heading into Botswana, to spend the day at Chobe National Park. We are looking forward to more animal sightings--we hope to see them before they see us.
-MDK
OK you are having too much fun now.Rhino is a real treat I think there is only the one left in Zambia. It is 45 degrees at the cabin and no rhinos, hippos, zebra.....just Otis.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're having fun and it will be great to see you when you get back.
ReplyDeleteOooh, ooh!!! I know how to say something in Botswanan! "Dumela, Mma" (Good morning, ma'am). "Dumela, Rra" (Good morning, sir). I read, of course, the Number One Ladies Detective Agency books, set in Gaborone. Please greet people with obnoxious frequency on my behalf. Dumela, you guys.
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