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Monday, December 12, 2011

Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls

Day 325

Victoria Falls, a view from Zimbabwe's side this time. And if to come to this area - it is worth to have a look at this special attraction from both sides - Zambia and Zimbabwe. Otherwise the picture is still incomplete.

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And a decent overview could be achieved probably only on board of a helicopter flying just above the waterfall, but I missed it. Instead I found from the display an aerial photo, which gives a pretty good overview of the 1.7 km long magnificent sight.



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So “Welcome to Mosi-Oa-Tunya”

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Dr.David Livingstone

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“Devils Cataract”.

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This rain forest by the Waterfall is indeed the most genuine one, as it is raining here whatever the weather.

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And there is no clear picture, because all the places are full of water spray.

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Leaving the place I found this kind of a poster. Anyway, my first impressions of Zimbabwe are very positive.

Next - to the craft market.

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Merchants in front of their counters

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Repealed Zimbabwean currency, which was offered with an exchange rate of 1 USD = 1 Zimbabwe note.

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This is probably the world's lowest-value note. 1 Zimbabwe Dollar. Zimbabwe dollar was valid up to 12 April 2009. Currently, different currencies - U.S. dollar, Botswana pula, Pound Sterling and South African rand (info from Wikipedia) are in use. And euro is used as well.

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To be continued

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Singers in the dark African night

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