Friday, September 28, 2007

Victoria Falls, Livingstone

Hello friends, I've been quite delinquent in writing as I've been away with Tanya & Jeremie visiting Victoria Falls in Livingstone on the border of Zambia & Zimbabwe.

The bus ride takes 10 hours and we arrived to a quaint lodge on the Maramba River, whereby we slept in a safari tent just 5 minutes from the river filled with hippos and elephants.

Jeremie was up and at 'em every day to see the sunrise and watch the monkeys fighting in the trees over yonder...

Our first day was spent at Victoria Falls (‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ or Smoke Which Thunders’) swimming on the edge of the 360 foot drop. This was a magical day as we found this wonderful swimming hole in an 'untouched' area of the falls. It was definitely the right time of the year as the water is low which enabled us to walk over to the other side normally overpowering with water similar to Niagara Falls.


Our second day was spent over in Botswana at Chobe Safari Park where we spent 1/2 day on the boat and then safari ride in the afternoon. We saw so many wild african animals!! Yes, I used up my full memory digital camera card!!!

Here are some of my favourite photos (very hard to choose only a few, I must say). I'll write with more news soon.

Today was my 5 week mark, I can't believe how fast time flies...

Missing everyone!
Cheers, Tracey

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Tracey
I still check out your blog every couple of days. I miss the people and the scenery. I think your pictures are impressive, you must have taken some photography lessons, or just have a natural talent.
How are you getting on with the work? I am sure you are well equipped to handle any unexpected turns you come across.
I am still working at the golf club, however I have just begun to look for work in the near future.
I'll keep you posted as things develop.
All the best
Brian.

Anonymous said...

How's it going in Africa..
are all the Men safe.lol..
That's quite an undertaking that you are doing..WOW..
your all Heart..
how was your summer..
went by too quickly...
take care

Anonymous said...

AHHHHHHH
love these pictures and swimming in that waterhole looks completely magical. I am going to write you a huge e-mail now so check soon when you get this!
Hannah xx

Anonymous said...

Love the shots from Victoria Falls and the Safari Trace - they are wonderful - keep em coming.
LOL Cath

Anonymous said...

Hey Trace! Glad to hear you're doing well. What an adventure! I'll tell my Mom about the Falls - she was there as a child.
We just celebrated Jackson's 5th b-day; time does fly! Carsyn is going to pre-school 3 days.
Work is calmer than pre-Convention. Think about you lots. Di