Livingstone Weekend

June 28-30

Just so we could experience some culture shock, we went from two days in the bush to two nights in the city being tourists. The four inters, Meagan, and 3 other awesome ladies left Namwianga Friday morning to head to Livingstone. Friday was filled with good food, friends and games. We had pizza at Olga’s, an Italian restaurant in Livingstone. Then visited the Royal Livingstone to play cards and enjoy high tea or water since I don’t drink tea. But the little quiches and desserts were very nice. Sitting on the deck, watching the sun set over the river was breathtaking.  We’ve fallen in love with Hand and Foot, a card game similar to Kanasta. While we were playing, zebras just wondered through the lawn! Crazy!

Saturday began very early because we had to cross the border into Botswana to go on Safari! WHOO! We saw all kinds of birds, elephants, hippos, giraffes, warthogs, crocodiles, lizards, baboons, antelope, impala… it was like a scene from Lion King! Our guide, Laki (pronounced Lucki), knew all about the animals and tried to find us some cats, but we were unsuccessful. However, a hippo fight and lots of crocodiles made up for it!

Sunday Hanna, Kelly and I went to ride elephants! It was very similar to riding a horse just much taller and a whole lot wider. I would not want to go long distance on Timbre. Feeding her was an adventure. You literately put the food in their mouth! Slightly terrifying if you think about it too much before you do it :)

We had worship time on the bank of the Zambezi River just before the falls. Isaiah 35. “He will come and save!” That promise is huge! Sometimes I forget that we were not made for this world. It has hardships and evils that God will rescue us from. After praying and reflecting we went inside the Falls. Oh my letter. It was incredible! So much water. So many rainbows. Such a beautiful sight.

Indescribable, uncontainable,

You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name

You are amazing God

All powerful, untameable,

Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim

You are amazing God 

I road back home to Namwianga in awe of all that we saw and experienced. Our God just has designed the entire universe and made it so unique. I love seeing new parts of his creation. 

**sorry, pictures aren't loading today... maybe another day or when I'm back in the US