Sarah and I got to Zimbabwe a few days ago and are having an absolute blast. I guess this is one of the places you're warned about going and a bit nervous about because of the media portrayal. Every preconception I had has been absolutely eliminated since being here. I have not felt unsafe in the least and have only been met by friendly people willing to help in any way they can. We had lunch with some guys at the bus stop in Bulawayo before coming to Victoria Falls and a very interesting conversation. We walked over to a stand that was selling pap (kind of like grits and eaten very frequently in SA and Zim) and some meat. Instead of buying, some men invited us to eat with them (with our hands, after they were washed of course) and we had a lovely conversation. They also looked after us and made sure that we got on the correct bus to Vic Falls and had good seats! :)
We got to Victoria Falls yesterday and saw the falls this morning -- absolutely stunning. So beautiful.
Last note - the night sky in Zimbabwe is probably one of the most stunning things I've ever seen in my life -- so so beautiful! I've never seen the milky way so clear or so many stars at once!
sounds like a fabulous time at Victoria Falls, I remember when I was a kid and would be out in the country at night how dark it was and how you could easily see the Milky Way, Can't do that anymore anywhere near a city, too much stuff in the air and too much light. Glad to see you're taking advantage of your break, just be careful. Take care.
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