Monday, October 1, 2012

Zambia Rocks! (Never mind about Cleveland)

...All the little kids with the crimson kicks know Zambia Rocks, Zambia Rocks... (Ian Hunter, Cleveland Rocks)

Well we are back from Victoria Falls and all I can say is that this place has to be on your bucket list! Note I have uploaded these photos without editing, that jobs is for when I'm back in the USA.

First off, here is a photo and snippet video of Victoria Falls:



Yours truly, ruining the view of the waterfalls...
Helicopter view of Victoria Falls + Bonus Rainbow shot

Tilt your head left; that's our hotel at the far right of the photo



Next, here's an action shot from the Jet Extreme ride we went on in the gorge, with sharp turns=5 to 7 G's. One time we did a 180 and came face to face with a 4 ft crocodile. Afterwards, we walked on the sand, and it squeaked! Yes, squeaky sand!

















The following shots were all taken on the grounds of our hotel:


Gentlemen: Never again complain that you have blue balls.

This guy rode by us while we were sitting on the grass





Albino mom with baby
































But wait, there's more! Here's yours truly riding an elephant (all the elephants were orphaned and taken to this rescue center, where proceeds go to the anti-poaching units in Zambia). They are incredibly intelligent, and liked teasing each other.



Mother and Baby























Last but not least we did a sunset cruise up the Zambezi River, where we met the funny-looking but nasty hippos:

Hungry Hippo

Sunset on the Zambezi


























Well, we are relaxing in Jo'burg for a couple of days before we are off to Cape Town & The Garden Route and cage-diving with sharks.

Cheers!

4 comments:

  1. Steve try to pet a hippo. I heard their are very friendly.

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  2. Steve on an elephant looks an awful lot like that famous photo of Michael Dukakis in a tank!

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  3. This is so awesome, Steve. Thanks for sharing! Sherrie

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