Journey to Zambia (Part One)

Everyone says that when you go to Zambia, you must see the world-renowned Victoria Falls, so as not to make the trip in vain. I joined a tour group at a travel agency in Lusaka, ready for a four-day, three-night trip to see the falls, but the agency suggested that three days and two nights would suffice. We booked a three-day, two-night stay at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort. We got up at 6:30 in the morning, had a quick breakfast, and left our place in Lusaka at 7:00 sharp to head to the Victoria Falls Resort. The journey was over four hundred kilometers, with no highways. Along the way, there were particularly many clouds in the sky, and as we got closer to the Southern Province, the sky became more expansive and the clouds fewer. We stopped twice along the way, resting for a while after every two hours of driving. Once at a gas station, we bought some food and took the opportunity to use the very clean restrooms. The second time, at a museum, we briefly visited, bought some wood carvings, used the restrooms, and then continued on our way. By four in the afternoon, we finally arrived at the Victoria Falls Resort. As soon as we entered the resort, I was stunned by the scenery in front of me; it felt like entering a forest, the air was fantastic, the lobby was large, and two zebras were leisurely grazing by the pool. The waiter took us to our room, (remember to prepare some Zambian change for tips) the room had a rich African style. I pulled back the curtains and saw three monkeys by my window, who soon jumped onto the trees. After settling in, we walked to Victoria Falls, (staying at this hotel allows unlimited visits to the falls), chatting and laughing along the less than ten-minute walk, we arrived at the edge of the falls. We hadn't seen the falls yet, but the sound of the water was already loud in our ears. Walking and admiring along the way, what excited me the most was that we could see the rainbow up close, stretching from the bottom of the falls into the sky, indescribably dreamy. As it was getting dark and we had children with us, we only admired a short section of the falls, agreeing to come back the next day to visit the bridge that marks the border between Zambia and Ethiopia. Unfortunately, this also became a regret, as we couldn't make it due to our itinerary. Perhaps, having regrets makes life more perfect! For dinner, we ate by the hotel pool, accompanied by the evening breeze and music, a little patience was all it took to enjoy the delicious food.