Finally left Vic Falls last Saturday morning for Bulawayo; I caught a lift (thanks again Cesare) with a friendly fellow called Dinx (we bonded over the rhyming of our names - Dinx/Mynx).
In Byo, I was meeting up with Irvy, the Zimbabwean girl I met last time I was in vic falls who is a teacher in Botswana. She came all the way from Gabarone for one day/night just to see me. She's a special gal, and I'm honored to call her my friend.
I know this is starting to sound broken-recordish, but Zimbabweans are SO LOVELY!! Irvy was staying with a friend from high school and his aunt. They took me in like their own. She took off the next day (Sunday) and I had planned on sorting out a backpackers, but nope, I was informed that would be insulting. So they had me stay another night, and likely for as long as I would've wanted.
Cesare got to town today and now I'm staying with him and his mom. Tomorrow we will go to Matopas National Park. Then Wednesday I'm off on my own to Great Zimbabwe. I think Friday I will head for South Africa, spending Saturday night in Pretoria. Matt arrives Sunday.
I can't say enough at how bright, welcoming and engaging Zimbabweans are. They go on and on about the importance of an education, working hard for yourself, being kind and welcoming to all, etc. I truly love this place.
However, i have DEFINITELY turned into a village girl. Being in Bulawayo has me overwhelmed for sure. I nearly got hit by cars twice today. Therefore I'm not going on to Harare, and I'm kinda peein in my pants about being in South Africa. :-)
I got another phone today out of sheer necessity. My Zim number is restored: +263 91 400 8581
Sorry to be so scatter brained in my posts these days. It's a little different writing when the internet cafe clock is ticking down.
Monday, December 7, 2009
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