Inside .. looking out .. from our tent
We aren't "campers" .. but quiet simplicity allows 'down - time' .. ( We've been 'booked' )
Unexpected Downpour .. lasts a Couple Hours
One thing moving .. bouncing RAIN .. Guests and Staff watch in silence ..
"BE STILL and KNOW .." ! .. Interesting !!)
A few 'whispers' .. Mental Wheels .. turn . . .
Rain stops .. Sky clears .. Brooms push puddles off into shrubbery
Maybe the Boat will cruise after all .. with or without Setting Sun ..
We're going! .. Agenda - less 'Ride - on - Water' time on Zambezi River
might be .. perfect place .. to reflect on four - and - a - half days near .. The FALLS ..
Last evening in Zambia. 'CONCLUSIONS' .. matter
We and 2 Asian gals ( Kristina & Christine ) have the deck to ourselves
.. Water .. smooth as glass
Sound of Hippos gets our attention .. There are several in the water ahead
We'd like to spot a few Crocs . .
EARS perked . . Goggle - like EYES surveying the surface
Captain and Crew get excited . .
It's been over a month .. since they've seen Elephants cross the river like this ..
Trunks .. and Tails .. swing .. above the surface.
They prefer to walk across .. but the depth now .. forces them to swim.
Un - like Humans .. Animals don't need .. Passports .. or .. VISAS
'Borders' .. don't apply ! They go where they will ..
Air is fresh ..
Elephant sense of 'Smell' ( not vision ) .. draws them to .. salad 'greens' .. ahead
Dinner on Board .. It's almost time ..
'Sausage' accompanies most main dishes .. This meal is .. Chicken
iPad options help bring darkest silhouette .. into 'partial' view
Kristina and Christine .. long - ago Chinese high school friends ..
( one now living in California ) .. meet annually .. travel the globe
Zambian (left) is skilled 'Public Relations' HOST
What do you know ! 'SUNSET' after all . . beautiful one . .
Pensive . Introspective . Meditative . ( just plain . . 'NICE' ! )
'MOOD' . . matters . . .
'EXPOSURE' matters . . . 'CLARITY' too
TIMING' matters . . . and 'REFLECTIONS' do
and . . . 'MOVING ON' . . . matters
Rusty and Wrinkles are coming .. 'full circle'
We began in .. and now return to .. Johannesburg ..
From there .. we'll squeeze in a .. final 4 - day jaunt .. "east" toward Kruger
. . Remember JEFF ? He's coming too ! 'JEFF' .. matters !!
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Beautiful Sunset!!
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