Join me at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
We're finishing up the A to Z Challenge with a spectacular "Z." Last year at this time I was getting ready for a trip to Southern Africa. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime and while it's difficult to choose one high point -- so many great moments -- seeing this double rainbow over Victoria Falls stands out. I still look at this photograph and have trouble believing that I actually stood there and looked out and this was what I saw. But I did and there's no AI involved.
I was so excited/inspired by the Falls that I did something the next day that I said I would never do. I took a helicopter trip over the Falls. It was much less scary than I imagined -- it wasn't scary actually at all -- and my reward, besides this amazing vista, was the rainbow on the left of the photograph. I have no desire for another helicopter trip, but I'm glad I took this one.
Selfie at Almost Seventy-Five
This isn't as spectacular, but it's one of my favorite photographs. My friend, Betsy, and I traveled together and we celebrated our mutual milestone birthdays with tea on the veranda of our hotel, the Victoria Falls Hotel. Built in 1904 and originally imagined for the workers on the Cairo to Capetown Railroad. It's a lovely, classic hotel and its distinguished by a view of the Falls from the hotel and veranda. If I turned to the left and took a photograph the Falls would be in the distance. We saw so many amazing natural sights -- animals in their natural setting, the sand dunes of Namibia and the view from the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of South Africa -- but the rainbows over Victoria Falls floats to the top of my mind when I think of this visit to Africa.
Are there sights you've seen while traveling that hold a special place in your heart?
It's April 30th and we're wrapping up the A to Z Challenge. I appreciate everyone who has stopped by and commented. I will be visiting and commenting over the weekend and look forward to catching up on posts. Thanks so much, friends of a few weeks and friends of long standing.
As ever, thanks for visiting and here's to a happy May.
Z! What a fantastic photo with the rainbow and the falls....and a wonderful birthday celebration picture, too!
ReplyDeleteThere are memories that are like photographs in my mind - always hovering there waiting for me to claim them.
I hope you have a wonderful first day of May! xo Diana
You captured a special moment in that photo.
ReplyDeleteRainbows have always been extra special to me. They are breathtaking! You trip to Africa was also breathtaking! Good memories for sure ! HAPPY May Day to you!
ReplyDeleteThe double rainbow is absolutely stunning, Carol, and I love that you were brave enough to take the helicopter ride! Thanks for sharing your beautiful memories with us here today.
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW that rainbow ... so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice selfie of you.
All the best Jan
That rainbow shot was something to be rightfully happy about Carol as was celebrating your birthday there with a food friend.
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