This morning 4 of the
volunteers opted to experience a Zambian church service. They arrived at the
Village of Hope Catholic church in time for the children’s mass. As always the
locals welcomed muzungus with open arms, giving them a mention at the
beginning. The quick 30 minute service was a nice introduction and the
volunteers were all left commenting on how evident their faith is here, even
from such a young age.
An energy boost at
Wonderbake was sought and the volunteers sat there as delegates for the UNWTO,
alongside their police escorts, sped through town with sirens blaring. They
certainly know how to make an entrance! Inevitably, another stopover at Mtonga
Art Centre was irresistible and yet more art was purchased . . . we are still
to figure out how we’re going to transport all of it home! With a minor detour,
it was off to Victoria Falls to meet the rest of the volunteers. Upon arrival
we were informed that there was no entry charge today due to the UNWTO. The celebratory
buzz and the presence of some of the delegates made our visit even more
special. As expected, the volunteers were all blown away by the spectacular
sight of the Falls and memory cards were filled as photos were taken from every
possible angle.
Ben, Jack and Jo
decided to make their day even more memorable by partaking in some of the more
adventurous activities Livingstone has to offer. Jo thoroughly enjoyed whizzing
across the gorge from Zambia to Zimbabwe on the zip wire; while the guys were
left with their adrenaline pumping from their triple thrill of the zip wire,
gorge swing and a 111m bungee jump!
All volunteers came
away from the Mukuni curio market satisfied that their bartering skills had
secured them so good deals. The exploration of what Zambia has to offer
continued into the evening as the volunteers headed to a local restaurant (Zig
Zag Café) to sample some game meat.
"Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn." C. S. Lewis
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