Pink Caravan, Lusaka, Zambia.
Pink Caravan, Lusaka, Zambia.
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We have landed in Lusaka, Zambia, and the journey begins.
We have landed in Lusaka, Zambia, and the journey begins.
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I'm at the airport in Lusaka, Zambia.
I'm at the airport in Lusaka, Zambia.
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Jocke has shown Uffe how we get the ceiling collar and fixes to the sleeping quarters on the bus roof.
Jocke has shown Uffe how we get the ceiling collar and fixes to the sleeping quarters on the bus roof.
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Janne struggles with matress.
Janne struggles with matress.
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The first morning of the trip, and all are waiting for breakfast.
The first morning of the trip, and all are waiting for breakfast.
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Taklaget struggling to bring down the ceiling collar and breakfast is getting ready.
Taklaget struggling to bring down the ceiling collar and breakfast is getting ready.
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A normal breakfast during the trip.
A normal breakfast during the trip.
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Anders, Uffe, Kerstin and Janne fix their breakfast.
Anders, Uffe, Kerstin and Janne fix their breakfast.
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Janne, Solveig and Gunilla fix their morning chores like brushing their teeth or taking a cigarette.
Janne, Solveig and Gunilla fix their morning chores like brushing their teeth or taking a cigarette.
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The bus at the camp north of Lusaka in Zambia.
The bus at the camp north of Lusaka in Zambia.
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Here we have the campsite bar.
Here we have the campsite bar.
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In Zambia, we drank beer Mosi
In Zambia, we drank beer Mosi
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We have made one of our stops along the way to Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe.
We have made one of our stops along the way to Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe.
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Our first day in the bus, it was 500 km south to Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe.
Our first day in the bus, it was 500 km south to Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe.
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Here we have our liquid depot which unfortunately was closed.
Here we have our liquid depot which unfortunately was closed.
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Another stop along the way in Zambia.
Another stop along the way in Zambia.
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A stop along the way to Zimbabwe.
A stop along the way to Zimbabwe.
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We drive over the bridge which is the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
We drive over the bridge which is the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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From the bridge you can see Victoria falls where it normally should be plenty of water.
From the bridge you can see Victoria falls where it normally should be plenty of water.
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We have arrived at the campsite at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
We have arrived at the campsite at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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CG among mosquito nets on the bus roof where half of us slept.
CG among mosquito nets on the bus roof where half of us slept.
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A visit to Victoria Falls is a must.
A visit to Victoria Falls is a must.
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A little water at the falls this time of year
A little water at the falls this time of year
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some more at other places
some more at other places
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Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
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We even ran on Dr.. Livingstone
We even ran on Dr.. Livingstone
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Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
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Even with a little water in the falls, it was powerful.
Even with a little water in the falls, it was powerful.
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One of the viewpoints at Victoria Falls.
One of the viewpoints at Victoria Falls.
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Bernt check out the Victoria Falls.
Bernt check out the Victoria Falls.
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Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
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Bernt on one of the trails along the falls.
Bernt on one of the trails along the falls.
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Livingstone Island view of Victoria Falls.
Livingstone Island view of Victoria Falls.
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Here are they, and swimming in the small pools at the falls.
Here are they, and swimming in the small pools at the falls.
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Must be safer bathing in Zimbabwe.
Must be safer bathing in Zimbabwe.
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Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
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Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
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Gunilla and Birgitta at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Gunilla and Birgitta at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
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Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
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Janne and Uffe at the campsite's swimming pool at Victoria Falls.
Janne and Uffe at the campsite's swimming pool at Victoria Falls.
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Here we have the pool at the campsite in Victoria Falls.
Here we have the pool at the campsite in Victoria Falls.
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Henning, Janne, Irma and Vuokko listening to Bernt while we wait for the bus to take us on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Henning, Janne, Irma and Vuokko listening to Bernt while we wait for the bus to take us on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
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Some African dance before we boarded the river boat.
Some African dance before we boarded the river boat.
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Here is the Zambezi River before it reaches the Victoria Falls.
Here is the Zambezi River before it reaches the Victoria Falls.
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We leave on a sunset tour on the Zambezi River with free drinks.
We leave on a sunset tour on the Zambezi River with free drinks.
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Here is the lady who made sure we were not without drinks during the river tour.
Here is the lady who made sure we were not without drinks during the river tour.
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Bernt, Nina, Gunilla, Henning and Irma have had their drinks.
Bernt, Nina, Gunilla, Henning and Irma have had their drinks.
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We even saw some wildlife, like the first elephants
We even saw some wildlife, like the first elephants
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and hippos during the trip.
and hippos during the trip.
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Where is the lady with the free drinks.
Where is the lady with the free drinks.
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That wonder Henning, Vuokko and Irma also.
That wonder Henning, Vuokko and Irma also.
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Drink lady was just here, trying Bernt explain.
Drink lady was just here, trying Bernt explain.
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Where is the smoking room.
Where is the smoking room.
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Many boats were waiting for sunset.
Many boats were waiting for sunset.
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then it was back to the campsite.
then it was back to the campsite.
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We also went with a "Walk with lions' tour.
We also went with a "Walk with lions' tour.
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Janne clap one of the two lions that were with us.
Janne clap one of the two lions that were with us.
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I clap the female that was 19 months old.
I clap the female that was 19 months old.
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Nina and I try to keep the lion's pace.
Nina and I try to keep the lion's pace.
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For our own security, we never got to be in front of the lions.
For our own security, we never got to be in front of the lions.
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We follow the lions on their walk in the park.
We follow the lions on their walk in the park.
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Nina and Gunilla with the male who are 16 months old.
Nina and Gunilla with the male who are 16 months old.
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At the age of two, they may not meet people more, and at about the age of five, they are released into a National Park that wild lions.
At the age of two, they may not meet people more, and at about the age of five, they are released into a National Park that wild lions.
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I'm with the 16 month old male lion.
I'm with the 16 month old male lion.
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Irma itch a relaxed lions on the stomach.
Irma itch a relaxed lions on the stomach.
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Always behind the lions for our safety.
Always behind the lions for our safety.
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The tour is over and we leave the lions.
The tour is over and we leave the lions.
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After the tour, it was egg and bacon breakfast.
After the tour, it was egg and bacon breakfast.
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Our bus at Victoria Falls camping.
Our bus at Victoria Falls camping.
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Life is good, we have found a liquid depot and Bernt are satisfied,
Life is good, we have found a liquid depot and Bernt are satisfied,
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One of the most common beer in Zimbabwe was, Lion.
One of the most common beer in Zimbabwe was, Lion.
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Janne and Bernt at liquid depot "Mama Africa". At Victoria Falls, it was 32 degrees on the days.
Janne and Bernt at liquid depot "Mama Africa". At Victoria Falls, it was 32 degrees on the days.
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To get some more class on our beer
To get some more class on our beer
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it was lunch at the luxurious "The Victoria Falls Hotel."
it was lunch at the luxurious "The Victoria Falls Hotel."
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Janne and Bernt enjoying an expensive but good beer.
Janne and Bernt enjoying an expensive but good beer.
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and that includes a great view of the falls
and that includes a great view of the falls
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or how about this, although it's a little water in the falls.
or how about this, although it's a little water in the falls.
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Early morning at Victoria Falls camping and we're getting ready
Early morning at Victoria Falls camping and we're getting ready
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for departure to Great Zimbabwe and new adventures.
for departure to Great Zimbabwe and new adventures.
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Breakfast before departure.
Breakfast before departure.
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Against the Big Cave and ancient memory Great Zimbabwe.
Against the Big Cave and ancient memory Great Zimbabwe.
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Overall we were 20 people during the trip. During the day, there were 24 seats and two sleeps on the bus.
Overall we were 20 people during the trip. During the day, there were 24 seats and two sleeps on the bus.
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A small stop along the way and a visit to a small village.
A small stop along the way and a visit to a small village.
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Typical houses in the countryside in Zimbabwe.
Typical houses in the countryside in Zimbabwe.
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Toilet visits and liquid depot at the Halfway House.
Toilet visits and liquid depot at the Halfway House.
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Toilet visits and liquid depot at the Halfway House.
Toilet visits and liquid depot at the Halfway House.
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Here we found another local beer, Black Label.
Here we found another local beer, Black Label.
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Lunch stop somewhere along the road to the Big Cave.
Lunch stop somewhere along the road to the Big Cave.
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Lunch stop somewhere along the road to the Big Cave.
Lunch stop somewhere along the road to the Big Cave.
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Uffe and Solveig at lunch stop somewhere along the road to the Big Cave.
Uffe and Solveig at lunch stop somewhere along the road to the Big Cave.
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CG and Svante takes their lunch in the open air.
CG and Svante takes their lunch in the open air.
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Jocke, Solveig, Henning, Birgitta, Irma and Gun at our lunch place.
Jocke, Solveig, Henning, Birgitta, Irma and Gun at our lunch place.
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Pia, Desirée, Gunilla and Vuokko at our lunch place.
Pia, Desirée, Gunilla and Vuokko at our lunch place.
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A small viewers at our lunch stop.
A small viewers at our lunch stop.
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Jacaranda trees are in bloom at the city of Bulawayo.
Jacaranda trees are in bloom at the city of Bulawayo.
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Birgitta, Anders and Kerstin in the bus.
Birgitta, Anders and Kerstin in the bus.
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The road to Big Camp in Matobo National Park.
The road to Big Camp in Matobo National Park.
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Big Cave and Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe.
Big Cave and Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe.
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CG, Janne, Irma, Svante and Uffe.
CG, Janne, Irma, Svante and Uffe.
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Big Cave and Matobo National Park.
Big Cave and Matobo National Park.
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Here would the bus into the campsite.
Here would the bus into the campsite.
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Nice entrance, but a little too low for our bus.
Nice entrance, but a little too low for our bus.
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Two kilometers left and the rain are in the air.
Two kilometers left and the rain are in the air.
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The group waiting for information about what will happen.
The group waiting for information about what will happen.
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One can try to shoot lightning while waiting.
One can try to shoot lightning while waiting.
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Birgitta, Bernt, Kerstin, Gunilla and Desirée
Birgitta, Bernt, Kerstin, Gunilla and Desirée
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Food team Kerstin, Desirée, Birgitta and Solveig fixes for today's dinner,
Food team Kerstin, Desirée, Birgitta and Solveig fixes for today's dinner,
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while taklaget struggle with ceiling collar
while taklaget struggle with ceiling collar
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and taklags apprentice Bernt think it seems a little far to the ground.
and taklags apprentice Bernt think it seems a little far to the ground.
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Food team continues with the food and the rest of us
Food team continues with the food and the rest of us
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ended up in the bar and got a local gin called Gilbert. Vuokko, Bernt and Gun check out the range in the bar.
ended up in the bar and got a local gin called Gilbert. Vuokko, Bernt and Gun check out the range in the bar.
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Uffe, Henning and CG looks for lightning.
Uffe, Henning and CG looks for lightning.
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The bartender proudly shows the local gin Gilbert.
The bartender proudly shows the local gin Gilbert.
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Dinner is ready and everyone is hungry as usual.
Dinner is ready and everyone is hungry as usual.
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Some wine and beer always tastes good.
Some wine and beer always tastes good.
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Then it was the bar again.
Then it was the bar again.
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CG, Uffe, Gunilla and Bernt purchase more local drinks.
CG, Uffe, Gunilla and Bernt purchase more local drinks.
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Solveig, Gun and Birgitta is hanging in the bar.
Solveig, Gun and Birgitta is hanging in the bar.
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just like Svante and Kerstin.
just like Svante and Kerstin.
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Half Henning, Irma, Vuokko and Pia.
Half Henning, Irma, Vuokko and Pia.
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CG talk away for the ladies.
CG talk away for the ladies.
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Morning at the Big Cave and time of departure to Great Zimbabwe.
Morning at the Big Cave and time of departure to Great Zimbabwe.
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Playing cards gang Pia, Svante Vuokko and CG.
Playing cards gang Pia, Svante Vuokko and CG.
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In the other direction the bus.
In the other direction the bus.
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The campsite at Great Zimbabwe.
The campsite at Great Zimbabwe.
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The campsite at Great Zimbabwe.
The campsite at Great Zimbabwe.
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We are approaching the Great Enclosure at Great Zimbabwe.
We are approaching the Great Enclosure at Great Zimbabwe.
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Our guide tells of Great Zimbabwe, the only ancient monument south of the Sahara.
Our guide tells of Great Zimbabwe, the only ancient monument south of the Sahara.
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The entrance to the Great Enclosure.
The entrance to the Great Enclosure.
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Great Enclosure with Hill Complex in the background.
Great Enclosure with Hill Complex in the background.
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We walk further inside the Great Enclosure.
We walk further inside the Great Enclosure.
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Hill Complex in the background as seen from the Great Enclosure.
Hill Complex in the background as seen from the Great Enclosure.
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The tower inside the Great Enclosure.
The tower inside the Great Enclosure.
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The tower in the Great Enclosure.
The tower in the Great Enclosure.
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We follow the seven-meter wide city wall in the Great Enclosure.
We follow the seven-meter wide city wall in the Great Enclosure.
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The tower seen from the city wall.
The tower seen from the city wall.
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The great ring wall, seen from the outside of the Great Enclosure.
The great ring wall, seen from the outside of the Great Enclosure.
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The great ring wall, seen from the outside of the Great Enclosure.
The great ring wall, seen from the outside of the Great Enclosure.
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We continue the walk to the Hill Complex.
We continue the walk to the Hill Complex.
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We continue to the Hill Complex by Western Valley.
We continue to the Hill Complex by Western Valley.
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Great Enclosure seen from Hill Complex.
Great Enclosure seen from Hill Complex.
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Our bus and campsite at Great Zimbabwe.
Our bus and campsite at Great Zimbabwe.
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The entrance to the Hill Complex.
The entrance to the Hill Complex.
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Hill Complex at Great Zimbabwe.
Hill Complex at Great Zimbabwe.
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The guide banging on with more information about Hill Complex.
The guide banging on with more information about Hill Complex.
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The tour is over and we walk down to the campsite.
The tour is over and we walk down to the campsite.
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We continue towards the border town of Beitbridge and South Africa.
We continue towards the border town of Beitbridge and South Africa.
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People along the road to Beitbridge and South Africa.
People along the road to Beitbridge and South Africa.
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We continue towards the border town of Beitbridge and South Africa.
We continue towards the border town of Beitbridge and South Africa.
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The road through southern Zimbabwe to the border at Beitbridge and South Africa.
The road through southern Zimbabwe to the border at Beitbridge and South Africa.
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Typical houses in the countryside in Zimbabwe.
Typical houses in the countryside in Zimbabwe.
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People along the way to South Africa.
People along the way to South Africa.
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Lunch stop in the nearby the border of South Africa.
Lunch stop in the nearby the border of South Africa.
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Last lunch stop in Zimbabwe before South Africa.
Last lunch stop in Zimbabwe before South Africa.
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