Today was a day in transit. Luggage out by 6:30 AM. On the bus by 7:45 AM. Drove to Johannesburg airport where we stood in line forever. It was quite cool and Chuck dug a wool sweater out of his luggage. We were last to board our 10:50 AM flight. Two hour flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Stood in line again. Took a bus for a l hour or so. It was hot. As we neared the Zambezi river, the guide pointed out that we could see four countries: we were in Zimbabwe, across the river was Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia. How cool is that? Most all of the bus trip was through a national forest. We were on a hard surface road with brush and trees on either side. As we left Zimbabwe, we had to get off the bus and show our passports- turned to the page of our Visa. Get back on the bus. Drive a mile or so in to Botswana--get off the bus, show our passports and custom statement, walk through the "Pad' which had disinfectant on it so we did not transport Hoof and Mouth Disease, and get back on the bus. Arrived at Chobe National Park and the Chobe Safari Resort. The staff met us with wash cloths which were very cold --wonderful. The resort is built in the style of native 'huts'. It is very outside with no doors, walls, or windows. There are monkeys swinging through the rafters and warthogs on the grass. Our room is on first floor with a porch. We can see the river from our room. We do have airconditioning --Thank you, Jesus. Did hand laundry, watched the sun set on the river while sitting by the pool with a glass of wine.
Chuck is feeling better now. His day started off with GI distress and no breakfast. He then felt very achy and we figured out that he was feeling the effects of the anti-malaria pills. Drank only water and carried a plastic bag all day. Finally felt better after we got here. Ate a protein bar from our stash, took Ibuprofen, drank more water. Feels like he will live. Found out that the WiFi is down so will save this for another day.
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