Victoria falls - 6 October 2012 - Rudolf

We booked ourselves an elephant back safari for the Saturday. In order to go we were up early again and ready. Another couple from our group were going. It just had to be worth it at $130 per person. They said it lasts 3hours and includes a breakfast. Keenly looking forward!

The adventure zone came to fetch us and 2 more couple were already on the bus. One couple from Australia, the other from France (although they currently stay on the Reunion Islands. Our trip with the bus (about 30 minutes) was an adventure on its own! The road was depleted to such an extend that it was more gravel than tar. Then, when I thougt we made it, we had to venture out on the actual gravel road. The windows opened themselves and the bus shaked so much that you cannot hear each other talking. What an experience.

The elephant rides were fantastic! Our elephant, Lindi, does not allow you to climb on her from a step. She goes to the ground and we have to climb on. I think the picture says it better.

It lasted for probably an hour, then we had our breakfast. After an experience like that you need the breakfast! It was lovely, but so was the company, getting to know other cultures and people. We bought the dvd of the elephant ride and had the luxury of another adventure back to the lodge. Jip, you guessed it: Transported via bus!

Once there Rolandi and I went to the falls again. We are here for the first time and did not want to miss out on the oppertunit of viewing one of the 7 wonders ofmthe world. Also, I order one of my collectores items, a Zebra, the best wild animal in the wolrd. I actually bougt 3 that day, since we had to walk there and I could not resist.

We had toasted sandwitches in the park, met up with John and Rose again, and strolled trough the best part of the park. A magnificent place. On our way out John and Rose were still there. All 4 ofmus wanted to see the 'big tree', a 1500 year old boabab. I organised us a lift with the vendor that we bought the zebra from (at 80000 kwatcha, probably not the cheapest, but better than walking in the heat of the african sun) and we spent about 20 minutes there. He dropped us of in town, we walked back to the lodge. 

After a splash in the pool it was time to get ready for out steamtrain adventure. We had a trip in a 1905 steam train as part of our package. Being a bit late, we had to scramble to find a seat. Rolandi and I had to share with another couple, but we didnt really speak. That was, untill management called us to the back of the train. We were seated in first class while we had to be in the party section. Again, just the guys staying at the adventure lodge. Actually it was a blessing in disguise. We were all standing, chatting and having fun, while the others had to sit and be formal.

The train stops on the bridge and gives you chance for photos etc. They serve eceryone with champagne and I could go into the locomotive. Now I am no technical expert, but I can tell you that it is hard work getting a steam train going. Those guys were sweating, and pitch black from the coal. During the ride back with the train I took this photo of John and Rose. Lovely!

Rolandi and I decid to eat at the lodge today as we've been out yeasterday. It was fair food, actually quite nice. Steak! Its our last evening, and tomorrow is only a few hours before our time here is up...