Zambeze River Cruise

The big croc we saw on the Zambeze.

Zambeze River

This was on our sunset cruise up the Zambeze River. You can see hippos in the fore ground.

The Open Market

Here are Angie and I at the open market with Zway (the really big guy). He has been our security wherever we have gone. Everyone needs a Zway here.

Victoria Falls

We walked around the edge of Victoria Falls, and got soaking wet. What an incredible site. The Zambeze River is this wide, lazy river and then it just comes to the edge of the cliff and dumps. It is amazing. The falls is about 1 mile long.

Victoria Falls

Just a little information, Victoria Falls City is in a National Park, which means that they have city elephants, like we have city deer. The people at dinner last night were saying that the elephants break down all fences to get to their trees and gardens. They are a real problem here. The only thing that kind-of works to scare them away is a potato cannon, or a paint gun with pepper balls, but you have to hit them just below the eye. Another interesting side note, toilet paper is a luxury item in Africa ( just something to think about). Today we started out with a very large guy being our security at the open markets. His name is Zway. He told us not to purchase anything and expect change without him being there. He also told us that the people would get very pushy, but he was there as a visible reminder for our protection. At first, I was nervous, but Zway was always within arms distance, and he took excellent care of us. I would never take my kids there, but we were okay and it was an experience to remember. After shopping, we went to Victoria Falls Hotel for lunch. It was very swanky!! We had crocodile salad. It tasted like chicken, but rubbery. By the way, Zway was continually watching us from a distance wherever we were. After lunch, we went for a walk along the falls. It was so amazingly breathtaking, truly unbelievable. I will post pictures later. Just walking along the paths, we got completely drenched. Wherever our rented raincoats didn't cover, we were soaking. Also, the fences around the rim of the waterfall overlook was unreal. They were just sticks about 18 inches tall lined up here and there. So much for safety. Before dinner we went on a Sunset river cruise. We did see a big croc and a little croc. We saw one elephant and a bunch of hippos. We even saw a baby hippo riding on the back of its mom. And the sunset was awesome. We are back to our lodge for a dinner of fish from the Zambeze River. Last night we had eland steaks, sable sausage, and kudu. We have also been served chicken liver patae. And Bret was served kudu liver back at camp. All in all, every day is a new adventure. We hope everything is great at home! Love you all!

New Scenery

Our way out of the bush.

To me, this is Africa

Africa

I only have 5 minutes of internet time. It is incredible here. I'm hoping to post pictures in a few days when we are near Victoria Falls. I delivered humanitarian supplies yesterday to the Shangaan tribe. It was very formal. I had to first meet with the chief and get his approval. I went to the Primary school, the Secondary school, and medical clinic. I'm amazed at how these people survive, but they do. They are creative, hard-working and friendly. They figure out how to live with nothing but the land. They are so beautiful. The children are priceless. I fell in love with them. Bret has shot a ton of animals. He got a sable this morning, it was the one animal that he wanted more than any others. He is like a little boy at Christmas. I will check in as soon as I can. They want me to shoot an impala today for tribal meat. We will see. They tease me all the time, because I only am here for the people and not the hunting. Love you all!!

Africa or Bust

After years of waiting, planning and getting ready, Bret is finally on his way. Zimbabwe, here he comes!