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Tuesday 26 December 2017. Photos.
Highlights: The long drive
Today was a long drive to position ourselves closer to Livingstone for 27 December. This meant a 12 hour day in the truck covering 600 km. The only real highlight was the number of times we got rain which changed the scenery somewhat and going though a number of local towns as people traded.
Monday 25 December 2017. Photos
Highlights: Game drive – colourful wild dogs
Christmas Day was finally here. I woke up early with my tent companion Bill still sleeping soundly. This gave me a chance to go to the bar area and long into the wifi and received various Christmas messages from those back home who were almost finished with their Christmas Day being 9 hours ahead of Zambia. This made me miss home and my family in particular my nieces and nephews. I might have to forgo future trips at this time of the year despite the numerous advantages in getting time off from work in December and January.
Sunday 24 December 2017. Photos.
Highlights: Border crossing, elephants and baboons near the campsite
Today we farewelled Malawi with five less tour members and welcomed Zambia for our Christmas stay. The long truck drive today was made much easier by everyone being able to stretch out in their own seat. Kapala have decked out the truck with some Christmas decorations to make it more festive.
Saturday 23 December 2017. Photos.
Highlights: Relaxing at the campsite
Today I just relaxed at the campsite, not wanting to go diving or snorkelling in Lake Malawi for which you are almost guaranteed to pick up a parasite that will need to be treated in a few months back home. This meant a nice today spent reflecting on the trip so far, reading and relaxing in a hammock.
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