Billed as the adventure capital of the world, it was pretty amazing. First off, Livingstone is home to Victoria Falls, which is one of the 7 Wonders of the World. That's an impressive resident to have on your premises, I would say. The falls are pretty spectacular and this is coming from a guy that thinks arches and waterfalls are weak in comparison to great mountain ranges, animal migrations that number into the millions, and trees that stand taller than most commercial buildings. With that being said, this one was impressive.
Victoria Falls seen from the Zimbabwean side. During the rainy season the entire edge will make one continuous waterfall. |
More fun than you can imagine, rafting was quite an adventure. I'm the one farthest to the right being tossed from the boat. |
There are tons of things to do in this vacation spot, but come with a fat wallet because Livingstone will take and take and take your money until soon it's finished - all gone - no more. However, on the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe a traveler can buy Zimbabwean dollars, which due to inflation are no longer of any value. I bought some and am now the proud owner of over 70 trillion Zimbabwean dollars... maybe enough to buy some bread or a Coke, but probably not. (The biggest note I bought was 50 trillion Zimbabwean dollars).
My good friend Nick Smiley-Kallas bartering to buy Zimbabwean dollars on the bridge between Zimbabwe and Zambia. |
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