We’re in Johannesburg at the moment, having spent the past few days at Victoria Falls. The pre-trip group of John & Ellie, Mike & Nancy, Joe & Susan and Dennis & Lola and myself, enjoyed spectacular weather for our visits to a local rural homestead, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi and a day trip to Chobe. The falls were the fullest I’ve seen them in a few years and the river cruise offered little in the way of birds and animals. Even the hippos were hiding amongst the deeply submerged trees. But the sunset was as pretty as ever. The Ndebele family hosted our morning visit to Monde Village. Baba and Mama showed us around the homestead, served us round nuts and sang hymns for us in their small church. I love visiting them – their genuine warmth and hospitality are a treat to share with travellers. Joe learned almost nothing about how to grind corn – but he taught his new friend the High Five and relished the chance to ‘high five’ over.. and over…. and over….
We’re now in JNB, having met up with the base group and we’ve ticked off Soweto and day one. Tomorrow we’re off to Cullinan (why??) and the Voortrekker Monument (zzz)…. don’t know if I’ll sleep tonight, I’m so excited… but I have a surprise for them on the way back….
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