We're here at the swanky campground called Flatdogs in the South Luangwa National Park. The camp is remote but with all the comforts we need in a campsite: running water, sit down toilets, electricity and a bar. We even have internet (obviously because I'm here). To get here was grueling. We drove for two days solid, so we're now clear across Zambia on the Malawi border. The roads are poor in Zambia, the first day we drove about 400 km in 11 hours, the next day about 600 km in 10 hours. Everywhere we go kids wave at our truck as we pass, some like to wave at tourists, some yell for candy and some just have their hands out. It's often quite difficult to watch as we pass. This is Africa, stark contrasts. Our camp
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