06.12.10 With my trip finally booked I felt relieved. As for plans for today, I knew I wanted to go to the orphanage. It just so happened that one of the Australian guys I was talking with knew a guy called 'Chris' who was volunteering there. As we were talking who should appear, but Chris! He said that I could go along with him straight away as he was working this morning. Not to look a gift horse in the mouth and even though I had not yet touched the coffee I...

04.12.10 Mosi oa Tunya National Park I went to the crafts market with Jen this morning. I was glad that she was going as I hoped it meant we would get less hassle! Carlos also came along. The market was great although began to get a little repetitive after the 7th stall we had been to.We must have been there for 1 ½ hours and then Carlos left us - not sure if he was used to women shopping! Ha ha I bought some lovely things, but after a while it got a bit irr...

01.12.10 Day 1 of my trip! - my journey to Livingstone My alarm went off at 05.00 although I was awake at 4.30 anyway. It was dark and reminded me of what I will need to get used to back home. I got dressed and lugged my bag out to the car. Charmaine had made me breakfast and a pack up to take with me! We left at about 5.30 as I was anxious to make sure I got to the bus stop in plenty of time. The bus was scheduled to leave at 06.00. On arrival, we saw an old r...