Eight volunteers headed
to the Zambezi early this morning to tackle the rapids with white water
rafting. Meanwhile, Kate and Beth had a typical African day. The morning began with a 20
minute photo shoot outside the Lodge; instructed into numerous poses with
various members of a Zambian choir. Our muzungu skin gives us celebrity status
round here . . . very bizarre! Once the modelling was over they spent the rest
of day at the tailors and Mtonga Art Gallery before heading to Malota Community
School for a “chat”. This quickly turned into a 2 hour long acrobatic lesson
where they were taught the “simple” moves of standing on each other’s shoulders,
headstands and juggling. Several head bangs later it became apparent work was
required on upper body strength and coordination.
Returning to the Lodge they met the other volunteers and were filled in on their epic tales from the Zambezi. There were some highs and lows; Sophie and Jo cutting their day short after one too many flips out of the raft. Their adventures did not stop there, when their only route home was a near vertical path out of the gorge.
Slow motion video footage reveals Rachel T jolting Jo from the raft - Rachel remains adamant it was an accident; however this move puts her at risk of being awarded the first 'Poncho Plonker' of the trip. Ben now owes his life to Elea, and Rachel T and Mel owe theirs to Ben . . . team building at its' best!
You’ll all be pleased
to know we still have 10 volunteers with all 4 limbs intact! Heading out for a meal
tonight to see off Ilja (one of the Dutch volunteers) and to soak up more of
the UN celebrations.
One final message:
Happy 21st Charlotte Lewis!!
"The wave succumbs in an ear deafening roar, leaving your ears ringing. A smile on your face, the hardest part is over." Alexander Andorff
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