Rafting the Zambezi
This past weekend while we were in Livingston we went rafting on the Zambezi below mossi oa tunya (Victoria Falls). This is known as being the best rafting in the world, and we caught it when the water was at its highest. We started by walking 350 meters down into the the gorge, then we set out down the river directly into 8 foot waves and raging currents. Along with us there was another group of guys in their 20s who made sure to tell us that we should not be concerned because it was not a race. But as they hit the first rapids they capsized and completely fell apart letting all of their oars float down the river ahead of them. Once they had finally gotten back into the boat they were all quite rattled and said that they thought they were going to die. Our crew on the other hand was having a great time lead by our fearless leader Chongo. The whole time we were in awe of the rivers power and the beautiful views of the gorge. Towards the second half we asked to flip. S...