Flat Stanley meets Livingstone
A few days ago, I received a package from my third cousin, Trey containing a Flat Stanley. I have never heard of a Flat Stanley, but my roomate explained to me that it was a character from a children's book that kids draw and mail to friends and family around the world. You take pictures with him and send them back so kids can learn about different places. Since there is not much to see in Lusaka, we decided to take a road trip to Livingstone and let Flat Stanley visit Victoria Falls.
The Falls were amazing, as always.
My friends and I boarding the famous Sunset "Booze" Cruise.
Sunset aboard the Cruise.
Flat Stanley from the top of the Falls.
This trip was a blast, but as always it was not without incident. We left Lusaka at about 1 PM on Friday afternoon. We made it about 150 km and the truck broke down. The fan belt broke and the cap on the thermostat blew. Luckily, my roomate's project has an office in Mazabuka, so we left the truck there and hailed a taxi for the remaining 350 km of the journey. Taking a taxi in Lusaka is scary enough, but taking a taxi on the road to Livingstone in the dark is downright terrifying. We arrived safe and sound at about 9 PM. We met up with some friends for dinner and hung out at Jolly Boys, the backpacker place we stayed. We spent Saturday at the Falls and enjoyed a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River. This weekend was also a full moon, so we went back to the Falls after the Sunset Cruise. Seeing the Falls during the day is amazing, but seeing them under a full moon is even more awe-inspiring. We went back to the Falls on Sunday and organized a taxi back to Mazabuka.
The Taxi driver had to get this permit to take us to Mazabuka. It's hilarious. This ride was eventful to say the least. The driver was a little odd and the car wasn't in the best condition -- we had a blow out in the middle of nowhere. We arrived safe in Mazabuka around dusk. Having picked up the parts needed to repair the Land Rover in Livingstone, I got the truck running and drove back to Lusaka. Although it was a short trip, it felt like a week had passed by the time we reached Lusaka. I have more pictures to share, but since it takes so long to upload them from here, I only posted the highlights.
Happy Birthday, Lindsey! Happy Graduation, Brittney and Channing! I miss and love you all.
The Falls were amazing, as always.
My friends and I boarding the famous Sunset "Booze" Cruise.
Sunset aboard the Cruise.
Flat Stanley from the top of the Falls.This trip was a blast, but as always it was not without incident. We left Lusaka at about 1 PM on Friday afternoon. We made it about 150 km and the truck broke down. The fan belt broke and the cap on the thermostat blew. Luckily, my roomate's project has an office in Mazabuka, so we left the truck there and hailed a taxi for the remaining 350 km of the journey. Taking a taxi in Lusaka is scary enough, but taking a taxi on the road to Livingstone in the dark is downright terrifying. We arrived safe and sound at about 9 PM. We met up with some friends for dinner and hung out at Jolly Boys, the backpacker place we stayed. We spent Saturday at the Falls and enjoyed a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River. This weekend was also a full moon, so we went back to the Falls after the Sunset Cruise. Seeing the Falls during the day is amazing, but seeing them under a full moon is even more awe-inspiring. We went back to the Falls on Sunday and organized a taxi back to Mazabuka.
The Taxi driver had to get this permit to take us to Mazabuka. It's hilarious. This ride was eventful to say the least. The driver was a little odd and the car wasn't in the best condition -- we had a blow out in the middle of nowhere. We arrived safe in Mazabuka around dusk. Having picked up the parts needed to repair the Land Rover in Livingstone, I got the truck running and drove back to Lusaka. Although it was a short trip, it felt like a week had passed by the time we reached Lusaka. I have more pictures to share, but since it takes so long to upload them from here, I only posted the highlights.Happy Birthday, Lindsey! Happy Graduation, Brittney and Channing! I miss and love you all.
posted by Ronald A. Cantrell at 6/04/2007 09:16:00 AM
3 Comments:
Hey Ron, Maybe it's Flat Stan who is cursed and not us... Let's promise not to bring him on the next trip! You do though remain my hero of the week for fixing that truck!! Thanks for a fun AND eventful weekend! -caitlin
Ronald it was like going to war with you... While it was a heck of a good time, thnak god it was only a weekend - The Dom
Hey Ron, I was just checking out your site. I actually haven't visited in a while. It appears you are doing very well and having plenty of fun with your friends. You know I don't think Peyton winning a Championship has calmed Jimmy down any maybe when he retires he will move to georgia and that will make him happy. One of these days we will convert him. Stay in touch, hope to see you the next time you are in. Later, Chuck
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