rainbow over Zambezi river

NYC to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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April 27th 2014
The 16 hour flight from NYC to Johannesburg was, surprisingly, not too bad. It went by rather quickly; there was a very decent selection of movies; and the wine was flowing. Fortunately the flight was not full so we had some space to spread out, stretch, and nap. After a quick layover in Joburg we were off to Victoria Falls. It was a small airport so the customs line was quick and painless. We ... read more

Africa » Zimbabwe » Victoria Falls

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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded ... ... read more