The evening drive through the Luangwa Park was even better than the morning one. There were lions sat watching the sun set, leopards stalking their pray and hyenas... er... laughing. It didn't start off too promising. We didn't see much for the first hour and the guide resorted to saying "look! an elephant at night!", "look! a small unidentifiable black blob on the distant horizon... at night!".
Back in the camp, an elephant had wandered up towards the bar and restaurant (although it didn't order anything) and i tried to get my picture taken with it. I slowly backed towards it while facing the camera but when i got within 10 meters, it gave a very loud trumpet and i felt it best to scarper before being trampled to death.
Next day was a long drive to Lusaka where we stayed in the Eureka campsite for a night. In the morning we drove to Livingstone and the Victoria Falls. The road down here started off well enough, but you could tell where they ran out of money - about 60km from Livingstone. The road's condition seriously deteriorated with massive potholes liberally sprinkled over the tarmac, making the rest of the journey more like a bounceathon than a normal drive. Apparently, the money earmarked for finishing the roadworks had been siphoned off by corrupt officials. It wouldn't be so bad, but there are only three roads in Zambia that actually go anywhere.Hardly taxing to make sure they're kept in good condition. TIA.
Life on the truck on the long drives has settled down. Everybody changes seats each trip so everyone gets a go in the good, warm seats (the front) and the cold but good view seats (the back). We've stopped at several supermarkets on the way to stock up on biscuits, crisps and pop. This is not good. Some people are eating packet and packet of biscuits and we're not getting much exercise.
On the health front, Dan's got a really bad cold and is a bit miserable. Fortunately we brought some pills which are helping, but not much. I'm slowly getting over the runs after two weeks of it. Delightful.
Did i mention all the plugs we've seen so far on the trip have all be UK style? Very handy. Weather is definitely changing as we drive further south. The days are sunny and warm but the nights are getting colder. Last night was my first night in a tent for four nights and it was flipping chilly by morning.
Well, booked all the activities for the next two days we've got here this morning. Going to see the falls in an hour. Can't wait!!
Rich.
Back in the camp, an elephant had wandered up towards the bar and restaurant (although it didn't order anything) and i tried to get my picture taken with it. I slowly backed towards it while facing the camera but when i got within 10 meters, it gave a very loud trumpet and i felt it best to scarper before being trampled to death.
Next day was a long drive to Lusaka where we stayed in the Eureka campsite for a night. In the morning we drove to Livingstone and the Victoria Falls. The road down here started off well enough, but you could tell where they ran out of money - about 60km from Livingstone. The road's condition seriously deteriorated with massive potholes liberally sprinkled over the tarmac, making the rest of the journey more like a bounceathon than a normal drive. Apparently, the money earmarked for finishing the roadworks had been siphoned off by corrupt officials. It wouldn't be so bad, but there are only three roads in Zambia that actually go anywhere.Hardly taxing to make sure they're kept in good condition. TIA.
Life on the truck on the long drives has settled down. Everybody changes seats each trip so everyone gets a go in the good, warm seats (the front) and the cold but good view seats (the back). We've stopped at several supermarkets on the way to stock up on biscuits, crisps and pop. This is not good. Some people are eating packet and packet of biscuits and we're not getting much exercise.
On the health front, Dan's got a really bad cold and is a bit miserable. Fortunately we brought some pills which are helping, but not much. I'm slowly getting over the runs after two weeks of it. Delightful.
Did i mention all the plugs we've seen so far on the trip have all be UK style? Very handy. Weather is definitely changing as we drive further south. The days are sunny and warm but the nights are getting colder. Last night was my first night in a tent for four nights and it was flipping chilly by morning.
Well, booked all the activities for the next two days we've got here this morning. Going to see the falls in an hour. Can't wait!!
Rich.
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