Arrived Johannesburg

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Yesterday was a slow day in Victoria Falls. Two days would have been better than three. Viewing the falls only takes 2-3 hours. Last night we did a sunset river cruise. YAWN! A few Americans, mostly So. Africans, and a group of 10 from China. Everytime the boat captain mentioned a bird or hippo sighting they all ran to that side with their cameras. Fun to observe.

All of South Africa is a security camp. If you are middle class or above and own a home or condo the entire perimeter of your property either has a ten foot high wall or metal fence with a metal gate entry. On top of the walls are coiled barbed wire or if you are really loaded, then electrfied wires. Withinin these seemingly secured properties , all the first floor windows are barred and entry doors have metal security doors. We are staying in best part of city called Sandton at a Raddison hotel and every piece of property looks like a military base.

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