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Angels At the FallsWalking along the falls was like being in the shower. Waterproof camera came in handy here. As did the ponchos.
Victoria Falls - Definately a Natural Wonder
Our last stop was Victoria Falls. The falls are on the Zambizi River dividing Zimbabwe and Zambia. Our original plan was to stay in Zimbabwe, but as we arrived the day after the elections, all of the tour companies had rerouted everyonoe to the Zambia side as it was a little unstable in Zimbabwe. So everythign was full in Zambia and we had to spend our final nights in tents. Hence the scene of the last breakdown by Chester. But after seeing the falls, it was all worth it.
As with any vacation with Kirsten, the goal is to try and do as many activities as possible in the days you have there. And it was our last few days in Africa we did just that. We only had one day to get it all done and we accomplished it all. We started with a trip to the gorge for a try at the gorge swing, repelling down the cliff and the zip line across the gorge. Then straight to the falls themselves to see what all the talk was about. It was amazing. Enormous and beautiful. It was a little tropical
Angels on Top of the FallsWe are standing on top of the falls. Hard to image it is so quiet and calm and just off to the left there is a monster awaiting.
oasis in the desert as the spray fromteh falls was like a rain storm. Then to finish the day off, we did a helicopter tour over teh falls and into the gorge during sunset. This was the perfect way to end a vacation. Also the first helicopter trip for Chester and Lynn. When we saw it from above and the size of the falls, we realized from the ground, we had only see less than a quarter of the falls on foot.
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
Victoria FallsJust a small glimpse at the beauty of the falls. Pictures do not do it justice.
Where's the Gold?There were rainbows everywhere from the mist. But we never found the pot of gold at the end so we all had to go back to work.
Another View From AboveThe white cloud is the mist that showers you when you walk along the falls. This is the first thing Livingstone saw when he first got to the area.
Clear for LandingWell maybe we didn't fly the chopper but we looked just as cool as pilots.
The Last Chance to Say No.Well not really. As Kirsten and Chester were tethered together, Kirsten was not going to allow Chester to back out.
Kirsten Goes SoloAfter the first tandem gorge swing. Kirsten was the only one to attempt the solo jump. Well worth the hike up the gorge.
I'm FlyingChester is flying on the zip line. There is no way to look cool in this position.
Get Me DownChester just hanging around while they reel her in. Took a bit longer as they had to get some more locals to help crank the wench.
Lynn Can Fly TooAfter a lot of talking and 2 attempts, Lynn finally ran off the cliff and across the canyon.