Blogs from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa - page 5

Geo: -17.93, 25.84The wake call today was bittersweet. No game drive. A flight to Victoria Falls. About a two hour drive to the airport but it's the only direct flight. Soon we will have seen Victoria Falls (largest?), Angel Falls (Venezuela in 1989) which is the tallest, Iguazu Falls (Argentina 2014) which are spectacular and of course Niagara Falls. I think we have most of the major waterfalls covered now. According to some websites, these are the top four in the world! We have a couple of adventures booked so hopefully I can get some good shots. Made it! Glad we had help with getting here. We had a direct flight but it lands in Zambia. We are staying in Zimbabwe. Very interesting border crossing. We had to purchase a Visa in Zambia. Our driver got ... read more

Up again early and down we went for a Jeff breakfast. The monkeys were being chased around the dining room. Outside the sun was shining, the geese were swimming in the pond, and we were excited to be going to the Victoria Falls. . So began my third water adventure. We boarded the vans and drove for five minutes down the road to the Victoria Falls Park. We were given waterproof ponchos for our walk along the falls. . We were greeted by a large statue of David Livingstone, the explorer who discovered the falls and named them after Queen Victoria. We walked a bit further and were greeted by the spectacular sight of the rivers rushing along. And then we saw the first of the falls and as we walked along the approximately 1.5 km ... read more

I once again chose the Intercape coach for my onward journey. It seemed well run and punctual. Next to me was a young black man who introduced himself as Andrew. He was a Shona from Masvingo who had gone to school in Harare and later the University there, around the same time as me. I recall him saying he'd studied tourist and/or environmental management. Later he had completed an MBA. He was well qualified anyway. He was en route to Ganda Lodge at Hwange Game Park, run by the Forestry Commission, and which he managed. We had an interesting conversation for the next hour or two. From him I learnt exactly how corrupt the system had become in Zim when he told me about his business operations in Bulawayo. He ran three commuter minibus taxis. From ... read more

Another glorious morning at the Victoria Hotel - my Gratitude Journal is overflowing on this trip. Oh my goodness! It's an emotional roller coaster, too. Started the morning getting some great photos down by the water - with a view of the Victoria Falls - so beautiful. Sun is shining. Birds are singing. And my buddy Sandy Salle and I recorded a special video for all of you. I've mentioned her so many times that I wanted you to see the pretty face that goes with the amazing personality - along with the extraordinary professional skills that she has when it comes to travel, customer service, and speciality offerings. Another great breakfast on the terrace and then back on the bus........and over to the church again, for Day 2 of Sales and Marketing training with the ... read more

Went to Victoria Falls today. 25min. walk from hotel. Amazing sight. Africa is a real energy charge. Future trips in the thinking process, (Zambia, Mozambique and Namibia). White and African tourists everywhere. Went to a touristy performance show and dinner tonight. Ate Crocodile tail, Impala meat, Wharthog steak and fried Mopani worms. All were tasty. Watched native dancing and drumming performances. The Zimbabwians are all courteous and friendly. Everyone speaks a little English. Extremely hot, like Bangkok. Gotta love summer!!! ... read more