<p>"I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not Happy" Ernest Hemingway</p>
<p>What an incredible place. Nature has the unique ability of removing one from themself and extending them into infinity if even for a moment. As I viewed the Falls today from above on a microlight I couldn't help but reflect on my life thus far. An incredible feeling of satisfaction came over me. I felt content. But the feeling was fleeting. As I watched the mighty waters of the Zambezi tumble over the edge and continue its journey to the Indian Ocean the satisfaction that I felt left. Just as the waters of the Zambezi must continue their journey so too must I. One cannot remain content when they reach a precipice because lurking on the other side could be a steep drop. So it goes. As I think about my own journey to this point I'm reminded of waterfall moments, ones where the top of the world seemed within reach only to be snatched away by the sheer current of life. And just as a river running over a cliff we must continue on; I must continue on.
And so must our journey. Tonight begins with a 10 hour bus ride to Kapiri Mposhi where we will catch a 42hour train ride to Dar es Salaam. We'll be in Kenya in a week.
Thanks for reading. Expect several more posts about the falls, our travels, and interactions after a couple day hiatus.
-Dan
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