Author Archives: mlaw

A leisurely breakfast, and then time to go to the school.  Along the way to the elementary school we met a swarm of Early Childhood Development students.  This is a three year program for 3-5 year olds before they start … Continue reading →

Up far too early in the morning for a nice breakfast buffet and the bellman/waiter gave me a bill for my spaghetti, and I was on my way back to the airport.  Sunday morning there is virtually no traffic so … Continue reading →

An uneventful voyage, which I have come to appreciate. Air Zimbabwe flies directly from Victoria Falls to Nairobi, sometimes.  It has a bit of a problem with understanding that a schedule is like a commitment, and not like a suggestion.  Yesterday … Continue reading →

We presented our paper this morning, and the conference ended after lunch and then we all went to Victoria Falls.  No matter how many times I go there, each time is different. It really is one of the most beautiful … Continue reading →

The staff at this hotel are excellent and very well trained.  They greet you every time they pass, and always smile. The only thing odd is that instead of saying “good morning” or “good evening” they all say  “refreshing morning” … Continue reading →

Oh for a cup of coffee! The coffee in the restaurant is self serve, generated one cup at a time by a machine.  The first surprise is that the default setting is to add sugar to everything – you have … Continue reading →

I dozed and read novels in the sun for most of the day, enjoying the river running by, and the birds yelling in the trees. I didn’t realize how much we hear familiar birds in the background and don’t really … Continue reading →

So I was happy to be on my travels again.  Edmonton to Calgary was an uneventful event. In Calgary I had a chance to charge my Kindle in preparation for the very long flights ahead.  First surprise, my Kindle became … Continue reading →

After a leisurely breakfast, we set off for Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe. It’s much different than Nairobi National Park…much more remote and wild, and the animals are much more wary of cars.  There is only one … Continue reading →

Buhle and I decided that no trip to Victoria Falls was complete without afternoon tea at The Victoria Falls Hotel…the oldest hotel  here.  Unfortunately, we just couldn’t fit it into our schedule, so we settled for lunch instead.  The building … Continue reading →