Truck Stops

Wow! I've seen sooo much amazing stuff since Kruger that I'll never do it all justice here, but here are some toplines:

Blyde River Canyon -- This is an awesomely beautiful spot of earth. Much smaller, and more green than the Grand Canyon. And it had some AMAZING slot canyons -- an area called "The Potholes" (photo at top right) where two rivers meet & swirl (the rivers of Saddness and Happiness). We washed our feet in the River of Saddness to wash all the saddness out of our lives. Another amazing spot in Blyde is called "God's Window." The views from this spot are the local's idea of heaven (photo at top left!).

Great Zimbabwe Ruins -- This spot has the biggest ruins of the Shona tribal people. The Great ruins are believed to have been a social and religious center. The tour was fairly interesting, but honestly, being in Peru's Sacred Valley of the Inca and seeing Machu Picchu last year spoiled me in the ruins department. The Shona ruins weren't nearly as impressive or well-preserved. And the camp site was outrageously primitive -- this was the first day that I did not shower at all -- would've felt dirtier afterwards, I'm sure.

Antelope Park -- After the ruins, we went to Antelope Park in Zimbabwe where we stayed for two nights. This is the spot where we saw "The Others," and it was so amazing, it's worthy of it's own post!

Bulawayo -- After Antelope Park, we ventured to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where I am now. We did a "Walking with Rhinos" excursion this morning. Got very close (on foot!) to several white rhinos, which was very cool. Again, great photos, but will have to hope for better computers at the next stop so I can share them!

Tomorrow we drive to Victoria Falls!!

Mere