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October 23rd 2009
Published: October 31st 2009
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An amazing cultural day visiting Livingstone and Mukuni village. We were bussed from our hotel to Mukuni Village, a nearby African community of the Leya Tribe. There we were treated to a guided walkabout, and learned all about their culture and life in the village. Unfortunately foot and mouth destroyed most of their cattle a few years ago. Such a disaster is as devastating to a family as a total... Read Full Entry



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Village ChildrenVillage Children
Village Children

We weren't quite sure what the girl had in the bucket.
CraftsmanCraftsman
Craftsman

This was the salad set Kayla bought. These were in big demand today.
Chief's CourtChief's Court
Chief's Court

Disputes were settled in here.
Chief's CourtChief's Court
Chief's Court

Not sure who sat here during dispute resolution.
Outside Chief's CourtOutside Chief's Court
Outside Chief's Court

Pat holding out the flag
Livingstone SceneLivingstone Scene
Livingstone Scene

The women everywhere wore beautiful clothes.



31st October 2009

Fascinating!
Loved all the photos - and although one of them was titled "Kayla, trying NOT to look hot", I was thinking that's impossible - Kayla IS hot!!! Your pictures have captured the essence of the marketplace, and I loved seeing the colorful t-shirts and clothing juxtaposed against the desert colors of the huts and sand. Also, a favorite was the Zebra on the grounds, looking so nonchalant. And, of course, the Victoria Falls photos were amazing.
1st November 2009

I wonder what kind of tree that is in the 7th frame. I notice that the women wear SKIRTS and that even the kids all seem to have some kind of footwear (not barefoot). Must be a pretty well off village. It also looks very clean.

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