By Jain
You think if you are gonna die or get seriously hurt in Africa it wouldn't be lying by the side of a gorgeous pool in 5 star luxury resort. Wrong. Today I came very close to being smacked in the head by flying umbrellas, umbrella poles, sofas, chairs, and tables. The event lasted all of five minutes when the wind picked up and it was like a cyclone had hit. All I could do is run for my life out of the way hoping flying furniture and objects didn't hit me. They didn't. Most landed in the river 20 yards away or on the fences smashing them to pieces. Four others were around the pool area at the same time all unharmed because they were in the pool. Nothing except the hotel pool area was affected.
Anyway we are now staying at David Livingstone Resort right on the Zambezi river. It's a very nice place and it should be for it is expensive. The resort is located very close to the famous Victoria Falls. Two minutes after checking in Jay already had two mosquito bites. This place has a mosquito problem big time. This is the first time we have seen any mosquitos and all of our accommodations to date have been right next to the river. I am sure it's is because they have ponds throughout the grounds serving as breeding grounds. Jay says it can be easily taken care of by gallons of gasoline thrown on the water and lit with a match. Just kidding of course. (Once a fireman always a fireman!)
Our room is nice, has a big soft bed, bathtub, separate shower and a deck with a great view of the river. We probably won't be using the deck much since we have more than our fair share of mosquitos in the room. Opening the doors is out of the question. Besides the receptionist warned us about monkeys coming in and stealing things if the doors are left open. She also said the pool closes the 6:00 pm because of the snakes. Really?? I think I must have heard her wrong since there are walls around the pool area, doesn't look like a snake could get in.. but ok 6:00 p.m. it is.
After having lunch at the bar.. a great cheese sandwich with tomato chutney, we took a look around the hotel. It is pretty nice, but like most places in Africa we heard they don't maintain things very well. Once built...that's it. This hotel is showing some signs of wear and is in need of a bit of attention. Besides the running toilet and mosquitos in our room, and the occasional cyclone outside, we are comfortable. I am glad we asked for an upstairs room. On the ground level just below us there is an interesting sign that says NOTICE: Crocodiles, Hippos, Snakes, Electric Fence...NO FISHING! You would have to be an avid fisherman to disregard that!
We join the others staying at this hotel on the deck for a glorious sunset. Jay takes pictures and proudly exclaims he now has about 2,000 of the most wonderful African sunsets one could ever hope to have. The staff also rushes to our table to point out the elephants are swimming across the river. We look ½ mile down and see them, but we already have about 50 pictures of elephants swimming across the river only 50 yards away. Still fun though.
For dinner we are seated upstairs with a beautiful view of the river. Below two guys are playing the drums. We have a surprisingly good meal featuring beef and pork, with skewers of vegetables, rolls and wine. The chef brought an appetizer of chicken something and a glass of port wine. All and all for 40.00 U.S. dollars it was good dinner. I say surprisingly good meal because many have written reviews that the food here is just so so.
We return to our room and the maid has "turned down" the mosquito netting on our bed..this is nice for the dozen of mosquitos that are trapped inside waiting their dinnertime. Here's hoping we get some sleep and we aren't eaten alive!
You think if you are gonna die or get seriously hurt in Africa it wouldn't be lying by the side of a gorgeous pool in 5 star luxury resort. Wrong. Today I came very close to being smacked in the head by flying umbrellas, umbrella poles, sofas, chairs, and tables. The event lasted all of five minutes when the wind picked up and it was like a cyclone had hit. All I could do is run for my life out of the way hoping flying furniture and objects didn't hit me. They didn't. Most landed in the river 20 yards away or on the fences smashing them to pieces. Four others were around the pool area at the same time all unharmed because they were in the pool. Nothing except the hotel pool area was affected.
Anyway we are now staying at David Livingstone Resort right on the Zambezi river. It's a very nice place and it should be for it is expensive. The resort is located very close to the famous Victoria Falls. Two minutes after checking in Jay already had two mosquito bites. This place has a mosquito problem big time. This is the first time we have seen any mosquitos and all of our accommodations to date have been right next to the river. I am sure it's is because they have ponds throughout the grounds serving as breeding grounds. Jay says it can be easily taken care of by gallons of gasoline thrown on the water and lit with a match. Just kidding of course. (Once a fireman always a fireman!)
Our room is nice, has a big soft bed, bathtub, separate shower and a deck with a great view of the river. We probably won't be using the deck much since we have more than our fair share of mosquitos in the room. Opening the doors is out of the question. Besides the receptionist warned us about monkeys coming in and stealing things if the doors are left open. She also said the pool closes the 6:00 pm because of the snakes. Really?? I think I must have heard her wrong since there are walls around the pool area, doesn't look like a snake could get in.. but ok 6:00 p.m. it is.
After having lunch at the bar.. a great cheese sandwich with tomato chutney, we took a look around the hotel. It is pretty nice, but like most places in Africa we heard they don't maintain things very well. Once built...that's it. This hotel is showing some signs of wear and is in need of a bit of attention. Besides the running toilet and mosquitos in our room, and the occasional cyclone outside, we are comfortable. I am glad we asked for an upstairs room. On the ground level just below us there is an interesting sign that says NOTICE: Crocodiles, Hippos, Snakes, Electric Fence...NO FISHING! You would have to be an avid fisherman to disregard that!
We join the others staying at this hotel on the deck for a glorious sunset. Jay takes pictures and proudly exclaims he now has about 2,000 of the most wonderful African sunsets one could ever hope to have. The staff also rushes to our table to point out the elephants are swimming across the river. We look ½ mile down and see them, but we already have about 50 pictures of elephants swimming across the river only 50 yards away. Still fun though.
For dinner we are seated upstairs with a beautiful view of the river. Below two guys are playing the drums. We have a surprisingly good meal featuring beef and pork, with skewers of vegetables, rolls and wine. The chef brought an appetizer of chicken something and a glass of port wine. All and all for 40.00 U.S. dollars it was good dinner. I say surprisingly good meal because many have written reviews that the food here is just so so.
We return to our room and the maid has "turned down" the mosquito netting on our bed..this is nice for the dozen of mosquitos that are trapped inside waiting their dinnertime. Here's hoping we get some sleep and we aren't eaten alive!
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