Final Day

Friday, 28th February

I as jogged along the dirt road for my final morning run here, I tried to soak in the smells, sights and sounds one final time, etching them deep into my memory. I knew I wouldn't have another run quite like it for a long time; baking under the hot sun, cajoled by local kids and with the distant threat of rampant baboons.

After a morning of work on the wall and a quick lunch, we were surprised with an offer of going out on the Eagles house boat for the afternoon. My second boat trip in a week! It was just me, Sammy and a few of the guests staying so a much smaller group and we were able to stop in the middle of the lake and spend around an hour jumping off the top. A diving board was constructed, or rather a sketchy looking bit of metal was draped over the edge at the top (about 3 metres up) to make a platform off which we could jump. Apparently there are no crocodiles in the middle of the lake! As the sun went down and we pottered back, I reflected on what a tranquil way it was to end my time in Zambia.

I will be eternally grateful for the kindness and hospitality that my host family gave me; I couldn't have asked for a better first stay in Zambia and I truly hope to return one day.