Livingstone -Day 2

Victoria Falls.

Never seen anything like it , magnificent . It is huge, around 1.6 km, gushing water, because we are here during the rainy reason it is FULL. Went prepared to get wet and we were soaked, loved it. There is the knife edge bridge, very near the falls that takes you to the Livingstone Island. Crossing the bridge is like being in the middle of a thunderstorm. We went back over it a second time before we left as it felt so good. The boiling point is the area into the gorge , watching the water rise as a mist is amazing. There are quite a few baboons along the path that scared me a bit.

While we were waiting to dry off we walked around and wandered into a hotel grounds ,Royal Livingstone. It was like walking into another world, the way the other half lives. Serene. The grounds is part of a National Park and giraffes crossed us, we could touch them, it was so unexpected, I was bubbling with joy. Walking further on we came to the point where the Zambezi becomes the falls, it was like we were discovering things as we walked.

Strolled along the bridge that is between Zambia and Zimbabwe, saw people bungee jumping and swinging over the gorge. I wish I had the courage , it looked amazing. Spotted a rainbow, it was a complete circle ,wow.

Last group dinner tonight as some people go home ,3 of us join another group and rest go to Nairobi tomorrow . Went to The Arts Cafe. Had a traditional Zambian dinner, buffet style. Ate a CATERPILLAR, I am braver than I thought. It was followed by a performance in the theater , the dances were captivating. The belly and pelvic movements are so precise. Wonder what happens if you are African and can't dance.

Returned tired and very happy.


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