#Thatching in Zimbabwe

[devilish-parrot]

Tally Hall themed names for pets:

you can also use this to name your children (or renaming yourself)

If you own a tally hall themed zoo(bin), then you know where to look for names

these are all of course only sugestions. im not forcing you to name you dog zirconium pants.

Most of this isnt serious but if you see some good ideas, go for it. youre welcome in advance

(this has been sitting in my drafts for months and ive lost motivation to finish it but you can roughly guess how it goes)

peoples names:

Zubin

Rob

Ross

Andrew

Joe

Bora

Casey

Marvin

Sally

Steve

Ryan

Colours:

Blue

Yellow

Grey

Green

Red

Orange

Black

Instruments:

Electric guitar

Acoustic guitar

Guitar

Ukuklele

Accordian

Flute

Drum

Piano

Keyboard

Microphone

Amp

Roland Amp

Violin

Bongo

Pair names:

What, When

Circles, Spirals

Birds, Bees (unfortunetly most people will think its a sex ed reference)

Mary-Kate, Ashley (most ppl will think its a direct reference to the olsen twins though)

Juno, Sun

Good, Evil

T, A-L-L-Y

Case, Bass

Click, Flick

Collectable, Delectable

No Answers, No Questions

Bubmle, Mumble

Once, Twice

Where, There

Here, There

Twice, Thrice

Direction, Voice

Double, Bonus

Bung Vulchungo, Zimbabwe Songbirds

Laugh, Kick it back

Rythm, Rhyme

Whether, Whatever

Whether, Anything

Bungalay, Bungalow

Too much, Not enough

Back, Forth

One Thing, Another

Spring, Storm

Enthusiastic, Alive

Silent, Explosive

Over Again, Never Again

Laugh, Clap

Serious, Delirious

Gallows, Ghetto

Town, Meadow

Billows, Over the Sun

End of a time, Another Begun

sky, all the land

Song Lyrics:

MARVINS MARVELOUS MECHANICAL MUSEUM

Good Day

Id like to say hello and welcome you good day

Glass eyes

Nothing

Something

Television

Cardboard houses

Xray Vision

Silly Rhymes

Telephones

Silly games

Periods

Question Marks

2. Greener

Greener

Seconds

Boulders

Weather

Breaking me slowly

Meaner

Cleaner

Greener shade of envy

3. Welcome to Tally Hall

T-A-L-L-Y

Mini Mall

Mega Mart

Eddie Thatch (most ppl will think youre directly referencing blackbeard)

WWTDH

Tizzy Hizzy

Carnival

Tally Hall (not the most creative but whatever)

Automated Players

Suave Fellow

Heterophonic Tunes

Proud Loud Guy

Sipping 'gnac (or Cognac)

Bill Laimbeer

Locksmith

Keys

Badiggle

Unpredictable Games

Antiqueties

English Chap

Knickers

Gall

Sterosonic

Animatronic

Robo-Electronic Ebonics

Quick Distraction

Mechanic Attraction

Good Old-Fashioned Puppet Show

Marionette Quintet

We think we're playing in a band

4. Taken For a Ride

Helpless land

Happy

Sadistic Mystic

Elavator

Fifteen Flights

Creatures

Listening

Painted Whispered Light

Forgotten Hill

Stranded Senate

White Brick House

Lonely Papaerbacks

Tiptoed

Wooden Sign

Lovely

One Secondary Smile

Extra Mile

Chemistry (is gone)

Taken for a Ride

Actor

World Renowned

Last real day of silence

Picture of a Letter

No Secrets (In the door)

5. The Bidding

Mmm-mmmmm-mmmm-mmmm (you have to hum the tune)

Cardboard Box

Liqor shop

Pavlov Dog

(Activate my) Bell

(Not a) Single Lady

Atmosphere

Continent

Hemisphere

Circumvent

Disappear

I graduated at the Top

(I like to take advantage of the) Bourgeoisie

Fantasy

Queen

Couple bucks

Gentlemen

Four Times a Lady

Dont shop Around

The Bidding

He's Sold

6. Be Born

Quite Content

Swimming Pool

Pink-Skinned Babes

Forever Young

See the Sun

Six Inches

Dozen People

Cry

(Follow my) Instruction

Little Ball

Bah/ Dah/ Baheyah

7. Banana Man

Colonel P.T Chester Whitmore

Bung Vulchungo

Zimbabwe Songbirds

Banana man

White Hot Sand

Banana Tree

Banana Flow

Mm mm mm mmm

Flame

Spirit

Spirit Game

Spirit Names

Spirit Cloud

Songbirds

Fire light

uptight

Little Fun

Bungalow

Bumping of the drum

Troubles

Go with the Flow

Whatever you may never know

Beckoning Man

African't

Nine o clock

Busy Town

8. Just Apathy

Just one state of mind

Something better

(no) Perfect find

Why i bother

Consider the Possibility

Im so tired

Inspired

I feel bad

I made her sad

I need to learn

Step blindly

close my eyes

Acting kindly

9. Spring and a Storm

Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

Please stop complaining

Rain

Ground

Sky

Music

Clouds growled overhead

Thunder

Drained my soul away

Mr moon

Deep

Dark

Eternally high (great name for a giraffe)

Obscure

Star

Silent

Explosive

Create

Universe

Overworked

Re-crown

Creation

Over and over and over again

Never again

10. Two Wuv

little thing

just a fling

solely mine

mural

great eyes

fancies

apartments

enrolled in your school

bee

sadness

passes

im calling from tally hall

say that again slowly

lovliness blossomed

11. Haiku

trying

write

haiku

beyond

ancient asian poetry

lost in the sauce

formulaec verse

forte

tried attempts

lah da dee diddum lah dah dah dum ditto dum doo lah dee doh

sufficient

webster

12. the whole world and you

pretty people

sotries

passing letters

questions answered

metaphysical

astronomical

mystical

magical

la la la la la la la la la la la la

kings

distant cities

servisory

congratulatory

brewing

cooing

revealed the truth

not about me

retract

abstract

concluding

13. Ruler of everything

juno

juno was mad

shot at the sun

sun

wily

wily one only friend

mechanical hands

ruler of everything

ruler

everythung

jackrabbit

dance

zurconium pants

consequental

trance

walk

talk

disintegrates

chalk

wif

job

egocentric

mannerisms

wall

mirror

clearer

standing so tall

slobber

clovers

side of the hill

observing the birds

circle in for the kill

facade

scam

cry

detective undercover brotherhood

objective obscene

flibbity jibbity jibber jabber

word to sell story to tell

ringing the bell

comprehend

ubderstand

you resemble a fool

bumbling dragon

14. Hidden in the sand

playing in the sand

found a little band

bid adieu

buy a pony

15. Mucka Blucka

bluck

ba-bluck

a-bluck

blucka

bluck-bluck

blu-ha-ha

blaaah

mucka blucka

mucka-blah

mucka

mucka ba-ba

ba-ba

blough

blucka

bluck

bow

bluckity

blickity

bluck-bluck-bluck

blick

beeiiish

jerk chicken

Good & Evil

Never meant to know

lay of the land

feather in cap

sun in the sand

offered

together again

the earth can stay below

meat from the bone

perfectly equal

being alone

outermost clime

parts combine to one

around the sun

disarray

the sun the shadows cast

reasons on the other hand

2. &

love of the s*n

martyr claiming friends

either perspective of &

weak, strong

wet, dry

right, wrong

live, die

sane, gone

love, not

we forgot

hear it

dont deny it

high, low

new, old

stop, go

hot, cold

john, yoko

dark, light

good night

lesson fron their fathers

same command

lives stuck beside

words, numbers

sound, silence

stop the peace, keep the violence

no, yes

we digress

sad, hapenis (i know how to spell happiness i just cant unhear "ha penis oh god")

big bad betty

golden rule

jungle meet

nothing to love, no one to beat

thungs we know, things we dont

think, cant, will, wont

loath to gather

together, bereft

capitalists, communists

hokey pokey

hate eachother, love yourselves

heaven, hell

3. you & me

starting out a road

carefully unload

open-eyed

another seed to sow

getaway undone

divine, circular design

do do-do do-do

time, place

points along a line

keep on turning

sitting in the park

carefully remark

better when youre learning

in the dark

keep on turning

turn away and around

ive been coming down

4. cannibal

cavern

place where she can stay

darkness

obsessed

need to feed

willing victim

cannibal

rips out my bones

animal

blood is drained

calls it a game

wound

unimstakeable

dig up the skeletons

believe

corners disguised

phantom of glammer

feeding

conceding

5. who you are

appointment

sitting, waiting, hoping

air, night, airplane

flight overcame

distance

emmiting a glow

holding the thoughts

thinking too often

little aloft

not enough heart

armed to the teeth

fireside

falls down

rose up, rode underground

finding found

6. sacred beast

service of the king

almighty

in control of everything

queen decides

lives, dies

tonight we will sing

love, *humming and whistling*

easiest thing

mission

slay the sacred beast

claim our innocence

wont return

feast

riding high

hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm

easisest thing

mission

claim our innocence

it knows its only truth

made of lies

auht, ever-wise

compromise

other sides of our disguise

seperate peace

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[lifechanyuan]

Pushing People to Forge Ahead is Doing the Devil’s Trick

Xuefeng

December 26, 2018

(Translated by Qinyou and Edited by Kaer)

The kind of individual that each person is and how many blessings and sins they will enjoy throughout their lifetime is a definite number. What kind of achievements each person will rise to is a certainty, whom each person is destined to meet and fall in love with and who they will encounter and torture are all part of their life’s trajectory. Whether you want to be a singer, a politician, a scientist, an artist, a high-ranking official, have lots of wealth, a thief, a beggar, or whatever else, has already been written into the script; you cannot just be whoever you want to be. Similarly, who can become a Celestial being or Buddha, who can become a monster or demon, who will fly to heaven, and who will fall to hell have long been decided. When a person gets sick, what kind of diseases they will have，when they will be born, and when and how they will die have all been determined in the process of LIFE. What kind of life a person can live and whether they are rich or poor have also been determined and no one can escape the arrangement of the cosmic script.

If you fertilize, water, and maintain a Chinese cabbage, it will grow very plump and fat, but in no case can it become lettuce. Feed a sheep more grass and grain and it will grow fat, but it will never become a cow. Do not bother with a giraffe’s neck, it will grow long naturally; do not tell lions how to catch zebras, they will figure it out; do not teach mice how to dig holes, they are born to dig them.

Prompting people to forge ahead, encouraging them to achieve things, teaching them how to become successful, grooming them to become officials and make fortunes, instigating them to glorify and illuminate their ancestors, to be outstanding, and so forth are all like teaching hens how to crow or asking bulls to produce milk. Not only is it useless, but it is also the same as compelling a woman to engage in prostitution. Its profound meaning is: “Go to your death! Work hard to die! Look, the grave is not far away, run to it quickly!”. So, promoting people to forge ahead is a devil's trick.

According to Apple Daily, more than two hundred-sixty officials and corporate executives over the last five years have taken their lives by shooting themselves, cutting their wrists, drowning themselves, hanging from beams, jumping off buildings, and lying on rails. All these people were successful and outstanding, but what were their results? Had they been allowed to choose their path again, would they still work so hard to become so successful? Can we see how their past hard work was actually leading them to their deaths?

Do you think that the higher an official’s rank, the happier and freer they will be? Do you think that the more money they earn, the more freedom and happiness they will enjoy? Do you think that becoming the chairman of a board or a president is joyful? Do you think that the more powerful and capable people you associate with, you will have a better and more satisfactory life? Wrong! The more you possess, the more troubles and pains you will have.

Barefoot people and those who wear high class leather shoes, who are happier? Children with bare butts playing in the mud and those who practice hard, dress in fashionable clothes, and play pianos on stages, who are happier?

I used to live in Binka, the most backward area of Zimbabwe, Africa, where most children do not wear shoes. Under the moonlight at night, in the middle of dozens of simple thatched huts, there were bonfires with young people beating drums, the children were jumping and laughing around those bonfires, and a few thin dogs were running around and barking. At that moment, I understood what happiness meant. I lived with a primitive tribe in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. During the day, many people would sit or lie down chatting in shabby houses with air leaks on all sides or sit or lie down drinking tea in the shade of the outdoor courtyard. They live like this for more than half of each year and who can say that they are not happy?

It is said that a wealthy person once came to relax in a seaside resort. They saw a fisherman lying on the bow of his boat every day enjoying the sunlight after having caught only a few fish. The wealthy vacationer felt that this was a waste of good time, so they “showed kindness” and went to teach the fisherman how to succeed. They told the fisherman that he should hurry up every day to catch and sell more fish, and then if he got enough money, he could form a fishing team to catch even more fish and then he could set up a fish processing factory. In this way, in a few years, the fisherman could become wealthy and successful. The fisherman asked, “what would I do if I become wealthy?” The rich one replied, “when you have money, you can come to the beach to enjoy your vacation like me”. The fisherman asked again: “What do you think I am doing now?”.

Why do you want to forge ahead? Why do you want to be diligent? Why do you have to work hard? Why do you want to be a winner? Is it not good enough to just live in compliance with nature? Life only lasts for a hundred years, if that; playing in the mud in childhood, chasing members of the opposite sex and playing around in your early youth, going to school when you are young, falling in love and working in your prime, drinking tea and chatting when you are old, and watching flowers bloom and fade in your old age, is this not a good life?

Mice dig holes, cats catch mice, seedlings strive to grow, and fruit trees bear fruit, but what about people? Without instigation and encouragement, they will naturally follow their lives’ paths. If someone loves to learn, there is no need to urge them on because they will definitely learn, if they love to work, then they will definitely study technology and work hard, but if they deserve to be a boss, without instigation, they would definitely be uneasy working as an employee. If they would like to steal or rob, it would be useless for you attempt to instill morality and ethics into them. If they want to be a saint, they will study the philosophy of saints and understand the truth of the universe. It is a waste of effort for you to attempt to bring a saint into the world. If they want to become a Celestial being or Buddha, they will naturally look for the environment conducive to that end and nothing can stop them.

Twenty years ago, I read Napoleon Hill’s “The Complete Book of Success”. I became very ambitious and wanted to earn more money. As a result, I was deceived and defrauded out of more than four hundred-thousand RMB Yuan. From then on, I have hated “Success”; for more than twenty years, I have been studying, and finally found that promoting people to forge ahead is the devil’s trick.

Someone might ask: “You, Xuefeng write articles day and night to create Lifechanyuan and Chanyuan homes, are you not working hard?” My answer is that I love it; no one urges me to do it. I would like to be like this, but if someone urges me to work hard, I will tell them to, “Go to hell, you abettor!”. Can a hen lay eggs if she has none in her belly? If she has eggs in her belly, can she not lay them?

[ronaldparlato]

Eaten by the pride of the Ghost of the Darkness, the Lioness of Ra, the economist thought, would be a reprieve for most Africans - the maw of this horrible beast would be far better than the slow death of poverty, disease, hunger, rape, and murder.

[frameworkthatcherszimbabwe-blog]

Thatching in Harare Zimbabwe

[tillywhim]

Well, at least one thing has been cleared up thanks to the release of the first episode of Stereotypes Archetypes with Meghan. The identity of the racist royal. Drumroll please...

It's only Ms Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex herself! Let's see how her bargain basket Ken doll spins this one for her. I'm thinking it will be something along the lines of “she can’t possibly be racist, she's a WOC” or, even more cringe “she isn't racist, she has a black mother”. Yet surely using your black mother to further your agenda sorry I meant ambition is a little bit racist anyway? No?

The same Meghan Markle who until relatively recently did everything she could to erase her Black heritage. You know, the one whose CV identifies her as a caucasian supermodel?

Yep. That Meghan Markle took 2 years to produce a nearly hour-long podcast of nothing but codswallop, twatwaffle and the usual Me Me Me Me Me we have come to know and despair of from her.

The first guest was Serena Williams. Like her, love her or loathe her, you have to give Serena credit for being a hard-working, talented, mega-successful woman. She is a laudable archetype. I think most people would have enjoyed listening to her story. Sadly, it was not to be.

Serena told the story of her daughter Olympia falling out of her high chair and breaking her wrist. She described the agonizing feeling of mum guilt but of still getting up the next day to go and play in a tennis match. Meghan not to be outdone proceeds to tell the tale that never was of how Archie very nearly died in a fire. Only he didn't because a) he wasn't in the room where the fire supposedly broke out and b) someone smelled smoke and extinguished it straight away.

Hyperbole thy name is Meghan Markle. Ok Tilly but what's racist about all of this? Well, I'm glad you asked. I'm sure you've all seen the photos of the British High Commission residence they were staying in by now. This is what she described as a “housing project”, I'm not saying her target audience is the USA but I'm not not saying that either. The term housing project has a very distinct connotation in the US, she chose those words carefully. Why not say they were staying in a secure, gated community? She lives in one now in Montecito so what's the problem? Because it doesn't come across as negative.

She claimed there were no smoke alarms. Really? In a building that size with a thatched roof. Umm, ok Meghan. Whatever. The racist icing on the cake though? When she was telling Serena that instead of putting Archie down for his nap, the Nanny had taken him downstairs with her, she said “she was from Zimbabwe you know”. I'm sorry, what? What has that got to do with anything? She then went on to describe the sling the Nanny used to carry Archie on her back as a “mud cloth”.

So, all in all, proof positive that Meghan is a racist royal. I wonder if that's what Harry found so attractive at first flush?

[falgunx]

Top 10 places for river rafting in the world | Best places for river rafting in the world

1. Zambezi River, Zambia

Why :-

The Zambezi is the 4th largest river on the African continent and it flows across 6 countries in Southern Africa.

It is also Called southern Africa’s ‘River of Life’ and ‘Slam-bezi’.

The section below the 110 meter Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe, provides some of the most exhilarating whitewater rafting in solid class 4 and 5 rapids.

The Zambezi is a true river-rafting adventure where river and wilderness give you a thrilling experience.

Rafting in the Zambezi gives you adrenaline-filled adventure for the skillful rafters as almost half of the river’s rapids are Class IV grades.

It is Africa’s best and most powerful whitewater river-rafting destination where the magnificent view of Victoria Falls and wildlife around it are just superb.

Each rapid’s strong and powerful water flow create huge thunder that are among the most thrilling whitewater experiences for rafting enthusiasts anywhere on planet Earth.

The 15-mile long heavy flow of waters with 23 rapids, where rafters deal with short, 2km long stretches of technically hard rapids, big holes, and backdrops.

You will pass through the most famous rapids like the Gnashing Jaws of Death, Washing Machine, Stairway to Heaven, Ghostrider, and Oblivion.

Where :-

Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Africa

When :-

Best Season - Summer, Fall

Best Time - June to March

How much :-

Price starts from $125 USD (Approx.)

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2. Colorado River, USA

Why :-

One of the most amazing river for rafting is the awestruck Colorado River which runs through the Grand Canyon.

It’s truly an epic whitewater rafting that has massive rapids (the largest Class V rapids in the U.S), Big waves, big holes, steep walls of the Grand Canyon gorge, and eye-catching landscapes.

Grand Canyon Rafting is a must be on the list of every adventurer who wants challenging excitement.

Imagine this, rafting the Colorado River (277 miles) stretched through 5 National Parks, and a perfect combination of 6 National Monuments, Conservation & recreational spots, and State Parks, isn’t it the most exhilarating river in the world?!!

You can also do amazing camping near the river to relax in the warm sun and enjoy breathtaking scenery and after your rafting session gets over and can gaze the star-studded sky in the night.

Where :-

Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

When :-

Best Season - Summer

Best Time - From May to August

How much :-

Price starts from $65 USD (Approx.)

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3. Middle Fork, Salmon River, USA

Why :-

Any list would be incomplete without its mention, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is a well-known and classic river of North America for river rafting.

The free-flowing river drops from 3000 feet and runs 160 km where you can enjoy 100 exciting Class III and intense IV rapids.

Apart from the thrilling feel of rafting, you can also explore the crystal clear whitewater, the unforgettable scenery of the mountains, dramatic gorges, rolling hills, dense forest, and abundant wilderness.

On your multi-day trip, you can also do exciting activities like hiking, visiting caves with historical paintings, fishing in clear alpine water, relaxing in natural hot springs, and of course, camping in green fields along the river.

Where :-

Middle Fork, Salmon River, Idaho, USA

When :-

Best Season - Summer

Best Time - From May to August

How much :-

Price starts from $65 USD (Approx.)

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4. Futaleufú River, Chile

Why :-

The Latin American masterpiece, Futaleufú river (known as Fu) plunges from the glacier peaks of the Andes mountains of Chile’s Patagonia.

You will find the world-famous continuous class II, III, and high-grade class V rapids that going to make you feel on cloud 9.

It’s a perfect combination of adventure, river, landscapes, and culture.

Snow-streaked volcanoes, lush green rainforests, and more than 47 rapids in turquoise champagne makes it an outstanding river for adventure seekers.

Along with the river, your eyes will stick on the incredible mountain terrain of alpine called ‘a landscape painted by god’ by the local people.

Feel the surrounding by doing leisure activities like relaxing in hot tubs, horseback ride, campfire, biking, fishing, yoga, hiking, and so on.

Where :-

Futaleufú River, Chile

When :-

Best Season - Summer

Best Time - From December to March

How much :-

Price starts from $50 USD (Approx.)

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5. Magpie River, Canada

Why :-

The Canadian natural jewel, Magpie River starts from Magpie Lake which is in the remote pine forests of eastern Quebec.

You can reach Magpie lake by boat plane to begin your adventurous rafting journey.

Magpie Falls makes your rafting more challenging as they create Class IV & V rapids that make you feel like riding a bull.

Are you a fan of Northern lights? if yes, do stunning camping at the shore of the Magpie and spend a night in the field where you will be mesmerized by the dreamy view of these glorious skylights.

To enjoy full of the liveness of riverbank, you can also hands-on kayaking, fishing, photography, good food and drink.

Where :-

Magpie River, Quebec, Canada

When :-

Best Season - Summer

Best Time - From June to September

How much :-

Price starts from $400 USD (Approx.)

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6. Tara River, Montenegro

Why :-

The scenic Tara River is part of Durmitor National Park and runs along with the Montenegro border.

It is also called the “Grand Canyon of Europe” and “the Tears of Europe”.

It runs through ‘UNESCO World Heritage Site’ labeled canyon which is longest in entire Europe and 2nd longest and deepest in the world.

This river hosted IRF World Rafting Championship in 2009.

Anyone can get dazzled by the miraculous sky-blue color of the water which is also the largest clean water source in Europe.

The feeling of fresh air mountain and adrenaline rush in your body will pump you for this adventure

The world-renown section for rafting is between Brstanovica and Scepan where water flows like a flood

Anyone who rafts this river is charmed by the not-seen before scenic beauty of the picturesque landscape of Montenegro and Bosnia.

Your mind will be blown by rafting on its 18 km route with 50+ various rapids ranging from Class III to V.

Apart from river rafting at Tara river, you can also try horse riding, canyoning, hiking, safari, cave exploration, and many other excursions.

Where :-

Tara River, Montenegro

When :-

Best Season - Summer

Best Time - From May to September

How much :-

Price starts from $60 USD (Approx.)

7. Río Upano, Ecuador

Why :-

The amazing Rio Upano river starts in the small town of Macas in the far west of the Amazon basin, stretched 60 km with a lot of wonders, and meets the giant Amazon river in the end.

Full of action rafting in the river runs between highly remoted luscious rainforest, tapered canyons, wilderness, and wonderful sights.

Action-packed rafting where you will have Class III rapids give you plenty of fun-filled roller coaster rides.

At Namangosa Gorge where you can experience exciting class IV rapids.

It is called the ‘River of Sacred waterfalls’ as you will be stunned by the striking waterfalls running down from the high rocks and crashing into Rio Upano.

You will most likely come across wildlife such as iridescent butterflies, toucans, oropendolas, and egrets.

You can get invaluable ideas about the jungle by doing camping and trailing near to the river.

You can also find out more about the culture of the indigenous tribe of Shaur by staying with them at traditional palm-thatched houses near the river.

Where :-

Rio Upano, Ecuador

When :-

Best Season - Summer

Best Time - From October to February

How much :-

Price starts from $275 USD (Approx.)

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8. Noce River, Italy

Why :-

Noce River is one of the best places to take river rafting adventure trips in entire Europe.

It starts from the Alpine glaciers of Dolomites mountains and runs down torrents of icy blue waters through Val di Sole (Sun Valley) and the wilderness of northern Italy.

This 26 km stretch of the Noce river is just an amazing experience as you float through the strong currents and surpass the rapids, it’s one of the must-do things in Italy.

Every Rafter, you can expect roaring sounds of rapids which are extreme Class IV and V levels while passing through the gorges of Mostizzolo and Alpine terrains.

The water force is moderated class III level between Fucine to Mezzana, and Piano to Dimaro.

Where :-

Noce River, Trentino, Italy

When :-

Best Season - Summer

Best Time - From June to September

How much :-

Price starts from $50 USD (Approx.)

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9. Sun Kosi River, Nepal

Why :-

Sun Kosi River (River of Gold) flows from the highest peaks of the Himalayas.

It passes through the lush green hills and jungle near the Tibetian border and meets the Ganges river in the plains close to the Indian border.

Raft through the 270 km stretched river along with thick tropical jungle, high canyons, hill views, waterfalls, jungle, temples, suspension bridges, and many more.

On the white beaches, you can spend time relaxing and watching the surreal landscape having Asian foods and drinks.

The river flows through narrow gorges where it has class III rapids initially to adjust yourself to the flow and then further lots of class V bouncy rapids which is the quite challenging part for adventure rafters.

Where :-

Sun Kosi River, Nepal

When :-

Best Season - Spring, Fall

Best Time - (From March to May - From September to November)

How much :-

Price starts from $100 USD (Approx.)

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10. North Johnstone River, Australia

Why :-

The scenic and wild North Johnstone River runs through the Palmerston National Park in northern Queensland of Australia.

The river is famous for its astounding volume of water and force that come from heavy rainfall.

While rafting, you can also explore the volcanic gorges, rainforests, clandestine aboriginal caves, cicadia palms.

It has innumerable whitewater rapids of Class IV and V level making rafting more challenging and takes almost 4 to 6 days on an 80 km long course.

Well-known for its splendid rapids such as the Berlin Wall, Black Ass Fall, Mordor, Mineshaft, and Snake Falls.

In the daytime, wildlife sightings include bird spiders, water dragons, saltwater crocodiles, pythons, egrets, and so on.

At night, you will be amazed by watching luminous fungi and fireflies that lighting up the canyon rocks and trees.

You can reach the river by helicopter only as it is in a highly remote area.

Where :-

North Johnstone River, Queensland, Australia

When :-

Best Season - Fall, Winter

Best Time - From April to June

How much :-

Price starts from $70 USD (Approx.)

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Maramba River Lodge, Zambia to Panda Rest Camp, Pandamatenga, Botswana. 175km. 4/30/19.

Today we awoke to more monkeys. They stole an Italian woman's bread roll then promptly sat on the roof just out of reach almost teasing her as he ate it. Yesterday there was a family that was moving due to the monkeys stealing their stuff but it was mostly food. We packed up while Sean and John visited the falls. They had been too busy the day before trying to source a spare trailer tire and wheel since we noticed the rough journey had broken off the bracket holding it in place under the trailer. No rain again (none since we left South Africa!) and perhaps a touch cooler today. High just into the low 90's. We settled up our room. Again I will comment on the strength of the dollar in this part of the world. For two of us, one dinner, lunches, breakfasts and lots of rounds of drinks and bottles of wine over two days... the grand total equaled $77US. For all those meals and drinks it seems very reasonable. Beers are just over a dollar. We loaded the bakkie when the boys returned and headed out somewhere near 10. We headed back to Livingstone and then backtracked on the M10 until we reached the turn off to aim south to Kazungula, the gateway to Botswana and Southern Africa as they proclaim. However before that turnoff, we passed through the same national park where I was the only one to spot and stop for the giraffes. Today, I was sweeping again and was the only one to spot and stop for a herd of zebras. 🦓 Very cool! Four were gathered around a tree. Just like skittish horses they started galloping away as I approached but got a couple good shots first. The border crossing in Zambia reeked of the same chaos we had experienced coming in. However we did hire a guy ($20) to help guide us through the process. Passport stamp and then ledger signing. Then another stop to get your Zambian paperwork stamped. I thought we were done, but no! We had to then actually pay Zambia to cancel the scam insurance they had made us buy on the way in! $50 to buy it and it was supposed to be for a month. Then 3 days later they demand $20 to cancel it. You can't get your exit paperwork stamped without it. Some sort of local tax was also required, about $5/bike. They sure know how to make it difficult and expensive to cross their borders. Plus we learned from our host that they also charge 15% VAT whereas across the river in Zimbabwe they do not, creating an imbalance that tourists are starting to take advantage of to the detriment of Zambian tourist businesses. Anyway, the whole hour or so we were mostly waiting around our bikes in the dirt amidst countless trucks that are waiting much longer, we were hounded by some guys selling bracelets, carvings, money exchangers, etc. Generally very nice but persistent and don't really take no for an answer. We then laid something like $20 for the ferry which is something like a rickety barge to cross the Zambezi into Botswana. 🇧🇼In 2007 they started a massive bridge and roadway project. Instead of 1920's tech to cross the river they are building a proper bridge between the two countries. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazungula_Bridge Expected completion is next year and it looks like they may meet that expectation. Finally our "guide" motioned is to proceed down to the water's edge. We were about to crops the mighty Zambezi for the last time on this African adventure. The ferry was on the way from the Botswana side and it looks like a very basic flattened out barge with some hydraulic lifts to adjust the entry/exit ramps on either end. We quickly embarked and one of the locals told me he was shuttling back and forth to try to get some of his trucks through the border crossing. I can't imagine dealing with that on a regular basis.

Once across the river we rode under the partially constructed bridge and through a shallow pool of cleansing water so as not to bring bugs/dirt with possible infections into Botswana. The whole feel was different. No money traders or guys selling stuff. An actual computer or two was spotted inside! Though, after a couple of us passed through it quit and the rest were processed with manual paperwork. Still it was only passport control, one ledger and then paying of 165 Pula (about $15) by credit card and then we were done. Well nearly. We all did need to walk on a wet mat to clean our shoes as we had done to the tires. Then a guard took our stamped paper and off we were heading, southward into the animal rich country of Botswana. Apparently there used to be hunting allowed but due to some abuse, all hunting was prohibited here for a long time. Poachers are shot. I've been told there are more elephants here than anywhere else. It didn't take us long to find some. After getting gas in Kasane and some hydration 😓 we spotted a herd of elephants while traveling south on the A33. Two youngsters were quickly hustled off into the brush before I could stop and get my phone ready. 🐘 But a few others remained on both sides of the road and flapped their ears for us. Got a few shots, then we warily proceeded to pass between the graceful pachyderms. 🏍 We passed a few herd of zebras but the volume of our approaching bikes made them all scatter before we could get anywhere close. Glad I spotted some others earlier today. Another 100k and we arrived at the well marked Panda Rest Camp. I hear there are lions around since when there are zebras and bucks (we saw a large herd of them which scattered quickly upon our approach) there be lions. 🦁 I feel a slow start to seeing game has accelerated nicely. I would be just fine not to encounter a lion while basically defenseless on my bike. There is no real plan to deal with a lion encounter. I've been told whatever I do, don't run. It is silly to expect to see game animals on the bikes since we are so loud and traveling on major or at least well traveled roads. But since we've seen giraffes, baboons, bucks, zebras, warthogs, kudus, tons of birds and now elephants just along the road we aren't doing too badly. We found our lodging, once again a series of thatch roofed bungalows and unloaded our bags. The SA guys had 140 liter duffels made for the trip embroidered with our names. I needed just about every last liter in which to cram my two bags each day but what a nice convenience it to have to lug your own gear on the bike. I promptly found and utilized the swimming pool. As per usual in my riding shirt, neck bandana, underwear and cap. All soaking in the pool and all the pools here have been nice and chilly. Greatly appreciated after a sweaty, hot ride. We gathered for some refreshments by the pool and placed our dinner orders. I got a pepperoni pizza and a 🥗. First one since I arrived and it was good. In fact a few folks stopped by this test camp and picked up pizzas to go. No Domino's around here. 🍕Went to the bungalow to burn the mosquito coil. Sort of like a flat spiral shaped incense that dissuades and possibly kills mosquitoes. No mosquito netting over the beds here (first time in maybe 4 or 5 days) so trying to make the inside of the bungalow a bit safer from them. I'm once again alone out here as all have been to bed for at least 40 minutes or so. A bit embarrassed to say it is still only 10:30 but we went hard last night and I'm ready to get a good nights sleep. 😴Baz' word of the day is slapgat. Pronounced slap-chat with a guttural German ch, as in achtung. It means someone who is useless and also a lazy slob.

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Discovering the world

Malawi 🇲🇼

Basic facts

Official name: Republic of Malawi

Capital city: Lilongwe

Population: 20.9 million (2023)

Demonym: Malawian

Type of government: unitary presidential republic

Head of state and government: Lazarus Chakwera (President)

Gross domestic product (purchasing power parity): $37.91 billion (2023)

Gini coefficient of wealth inequality: 44.7% (medium) (2016)

Human Development Index: 0.508 (low) (2022)

Currency: kwacha (MWK)

Fun fact: Lake Malawi is also referred to as “calendar lake” because it is 365 miles (587 km) long and 52 miles (83 km) wide.

Etymology

The country’s name means “flames” in Chewa and Tumbuka.

Geography

Malawi is located in Southeastern Africa and borders Tanzania to the north, Mozambique to the east and south, and Zambia to the west.

There are three main climates: dry-winter tropical savanna in the east and southwest and monsoon-influenced humid subtropical and monsoon-influenced subtropical highland in the southeast and west. Temperatures range from 9 °C (48.2 °F) in winter to 31 °C (87.8 °F) in summer. The average annual temperature is 21.9 °C (71.4 °F).

The country is divided into three regions, which are further divided into twenty-eight districts. The largest cities in Malawi are Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba, and Karonga.

History

1480-1891: Kingdom of Maravi

1891-1907: British Central Africa Protectorate

1907-1964: Nyasaland Protectorate

1964: cabinet crisis

1964-present: Republic of Malawi

Economy

Malawi mainly imports from South Africa, China, and India and exports to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Belgium. Its top exports are tobacco, soybeans, and engine parts.

Its main agricultural products are cotton, sugar, tea, and tobacco. Services represent 56.1% of the GDP, followed by agriculture (29.4%) and industry (15.8%).

Malawi is a member of the African Union, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, the Commonwealth, and the Southern African Development Community.

Demographics

The Chewa people are the largest ethnic group (25.2%), followed by the Tumbuka (20.4%), Lomwe (17.9%), Yao (15.3%), Ngoni (5.4%), Sena (4.8%), and Mang’anja (3.2%). The main religion is Christianity, practiced by 82.3% of the population, 58.5% of which is Protestant.

It has a neutral net migration rate and a fertility rate of 3.4 children per woman. 18% of the population lives in urban areas. Life expectancy is 72.4 years and the median age is 16.8 years. The literacy rate is 62.1%.

Languages

The official language of the country is English, but the main languages are Chewa, Tumbuka, and Yao, spoken by 53.8%, 28.2%, and 16.1% of the population, respectively.

Culture

Malawians are esteemed for their kind and loving nature, and the country is known as the “warm heart of Africa”. There is a rich tradition of basketry and mark carving.

Men traditionally wear a short-sleeved shirt and pants. Women wear a blouse, a long skirt, and a headdress (duku).

Architecture

Traditional houses in Malawi have mud bricks walls and thatched roofs.

Cuisine

The Malawi diet is based on fish, meat, and vegetables. Typical dishes include chambo (a kind of fish served with nsima or rice), kondowole (fried cassava balls), mandazi (fried triangular donuts with powdered sugar), mkhwani (a stew of peanuts, pumpkin leaves, and tomatoes), and nsima (corn porridge eaten with fish or meat).

Holidays and festivals

Like other Christian and Muslim countries, Malawi celebrates Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Eid al-Fitr. It also commemorates New Year’s Day and Labor Day.

Specific Malawian holidays include John Chilembwe Day on January 15, Martyrs’ Day on March 3, President Kamuzu Banda’s Birthday on May 14, and Independence Day on July 6.

Independence Day

Other celebrations include Art in the Park, where artists exhibit their works; the Blantyre Arts Festival, which features dance, poetry, and theater, and the Lake of Stars Festival, a music festival.

Lake of Stars Festival

Landmarks

There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Chongoni Rock Art Area and Lake Malawi National Park.

Lake Malawi National Park

Other landmarks include the King African Rifles Monument, the Nyika National Park, Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Saint Peter’s Cathedral, and the Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve.

Saint Michael and All Angels Church

Famous people

Chakufwa Chihana - human rights activist

Emily Mkamanga - writer

Frank Chipasula - writer

Gertrude Webster Kamkwatira - actress and theater director

Isaac Chilemba - athlete

James Sangala - soccer player

Jane Chimaliro - netball player

Malia - singer

William Kamkwamba - inventor

Zahra Pinto - swimmer

Emily Mkamanga

You can find out more about life in Malawi in this interview and this video.

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Botswana’s 10 best safari camps and lodges

Botswana can justly claim to be one of the most desirable safari destinations in the world. Offering extraordinary and diverse wildlife, beautiful Botswana possesses several unique ecosystems including acacia woodlands, bushveld, grasslands, salt marshes, and Kalahari Desert area. 

Its ‘jewel in the crown’ is the remarkable Okavango Delta, one of the largest and most pristine seasonal wetlands on the planet, understandably listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

A Botswana safari can therefore offer both land- and water-based safaris. Cruise on a luxury boat, or slip quietly over the water in a traditional mokoro canoe whilst literally having hippos, elephants, and a wealth of diverse birdlife around you - possibly even a big cat! 

Game drives, walking safaris, helicopter and light aircraft flights are all on Botswana's impressive menu to ensure you the safari holiday of a lifetime. The kind, helpful and friendly local Batswana people will make you feel welcome, cared for and safe.

Here are ten of the very best Botswana safari lodges to choose from:  

Camp Kalahari

Safely fenced, affordable and relaxed, Camp Kalahari lies serenely in the dappled shade of mokolwane palms and acacia trees on Hyena Island. It offers guests a chance to experience the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the desert, and the Makgadikgadi salt pans. 

Guests are housed in comfort in 11 en suite Meru safari tents, and there’s a swimming pool pavilion. Inquisitive meerkats forage around the camp and might well use you as a lookout point! Elephants frequently come to drink. Guests enjoy delicious food in the elegant dining room or al fresco under the stars. There are comfortable seating areas and a well-stocked library.

Guests enjoy delicious food in the elegant dining room or al fresco under the stars. There are comfortable seating areas and a well-stocked library. A visit to one of the famous baobabs in the region, Green’s Baobab, is a must, as are scenic drives or nature walks guided by expert San trackers. Explore rolling grasslands in a 4X4, by quad bike or on horseback. Children of all ages are welcome - there’s even a dedicated family suite.

Camp Okavango

Camp Okavango is situated in the permanent wetlands of the Delta on remote Nxaragha Island. The solar-powered camp accommodates 24 guests in 11 suites, one family suite and a private thatched cottage for honeymooners. All suites have en suite bathrooms and are built on individual raised wooden platforms snuggled into the lush vegetation. Sliding doors roll away onto private viewing decks. 

Expert guides will take you on a motorboat excursion to see hippos and elephants. You can go island-hopping with your guide, or explore on foot. A leisurely mokoro canoe trip into the enchanting world of waterlilies, jewel-coloured dragonflies and birds is magical! Camp Okavango’s superb service, wonderful food and superlative natural surroundings ensure a wildlife experience you’ll treasure.  

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero lodge sits in the heart of Botswana’s ‘elephant country’. It offers sweeping views over the Chobe River, which is the dry season (June - October) refuge for Botswana’s 50,000-strong elephant population. This ensures extraordinary game viewing by boat and 4X4 safari vehicle.

Children of all ages are welcome at Chobe Chilwero. A child-minding service, games room, iPads, complimentary wi-fi, a swimming pool and various other activities will delight your kiddos. But grownups won’t be neglected - the camp’s amazing spa, excellent service and delicious food will delight you in turn. You can even arrange a day-trip to Victoria Falls as the lodge is close to the Zimbabwe border.

Chobe Game Lodge

Chobe Game Lodge is situated 100 km west of Victoria Falls in Chobe National Park, one of the top wildlife destinations in the world. Built in 1972, this gracious 5-star lodge can justifiably be called the ‘Grand Old Lady’ of the Chobe River. 

If you are part of a large and discerning group, this superbly appointed Lodge, with its more than 40 air-conditioned rooms, is the place for you! You’ll enjoy its relaxed ambience, superb river-setting, private game drives and exclusive outings on the river. The Lodge has a sophisticated cocktail bar, a billiard room, an indulgent in-house spa, a sparkling pool, and is renowned for its superb service and table. Besides, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton must have had a reason they chose it as a wedding venue, mustn’t they?

Khwai Bush Camp

Khwai Bush Camp sits in a sycamore and leadwood forest in a private concession next to the Moremi Game Reserve, famous for the rich diversity of its wildlife. Guests are accommodated in thatched chalets, each with its own private bathroom and enchanting views. The camp’s dazzling riverside setting means it's unbeatable for all manner of water activities. Guided bush-walks, morning, afternoon, and night game drives likewise ensure unrivalled game viewing.  

You can confidently expect to see some of the real wildlife ‘heavyweights’ like elephants, hippos, buffalos, and giraffes on a regular basis. You will also have amazing lion, leopard, cheetah, and wild dog sightings. Bird-watching enthusiasts are in for a treat, and a visit to the local Khwai village will be an enriching cultural experience. 

Kings Pool Camp

Kings Pool Camp is a luxury solar-powered camp in Linyanti Game Reserve has access to 125,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Guests are accommodated in sumptuously appointed rooms and a two-bedroom suite. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, an outside shower, and overlook the stunning oxbow-shaped King's Pool lagoon and lush riverine forest. 

There’s a convivial lounge area, bar, and dining room, and an al fresco dining area on a deck with a small pool. Massage and aromatherapy treatments are available, as is a Photo Hub studio for those keen photographers.

Guests can enjoy day and night drives, bush walks, and fishing on a catch-and-release basis from March to December. Luxury cruises on the Linyanti River offer superlative wildlife viewing, as do several hides that overlook the waterhole close to the camp. 

You’ll see elephants and a wealth of other wildlife, including waterbuck, sable antelope, lion, buffalo, leopard, and even endangered wild dogs. Helicopter flights can be arranged, and a Bush Buddy children's programme will enthral your kids!

Linyanti Ebony

Nothing could be more ideal for family groups or friends travelling together than Linyanti Ebony. Set on a raised deck that overlooks Linyanti Marsh, this small, intimate, eco-conscious and solar-powered 4-tented camp offers a superb ‘detox’ from a busy, tech-driven life. 

It has no wi-fi, and absolutely immerses you in its splendid natural setting. It has a large lounge/dining area, a pristine plunge pool, and a convivial boma and fire circle for dinner under the stars. The roomy two-bedroom family tent has its own lounge area, private deck and en suite bathroom with bath and shower. 

Linyanti Ebony’s wealth of diverse wildlife includes a robust predator population of lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and even endangered wild dogs. Elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, wildebeest, and sable antelope are regularly seen here. More elusive species like aardvark, roan antelope and pangolin also occur in the area. 

Morning and afternoon game drives and boating safaris are on offer. You can explore the unspoilt riverine ecosystem on foot, or in an expertly-guided mokoro. And your children will love the kids’ activity club!  

Meno a Kwena

Translating as ‘teeth of the crocodile’, this authentic safari camp sits on a superb vantage point of ancient rocks overlooking the beautiful Boteti flowing past below. You can literally sit in the comfort of your suite and watch animals come and go, drink, hunt and interact below you. 

Meno a Kwena camp offers nine airy and comfortable full-service en suite Meru tents. A traditional fenced boma partway encircles each tent, whilst bucket showers outside impart a real sense of authenticity! Guests can relax in the lounge area, or chill out at the bar. There's also a library, dining area and pool. 

The ingenious floating hide is ideal for game and bird viewing and photography. In fact, the game viewing is simply unsurpassed here in the rich biodiversity where the Kalahari Desert meets the teeming wetlands of the Okavango Delta. You might even see Botswana's own zebra and wildebeest migration! 

Sanctuary Baines's Camp

Built on platforms elevated above the Boro River’s papyrus beds near a permanent lagoon, Sanctuary Baines camp is named after Thomas Baines, the 19th-century painter, explorer, naturalist, and author. It is part of a privately owned concession that borders on the biorich Moremi Game Reserve. Set in a beautiful grove of trees, the camp has been built of sustainably sourced wood, as well as tin cans collected by the local community in Maun.

This opulent camp offers visitors six private, luxurious suites, as well as fantastic food and wine. Each suite has a star bath and sky bed on a private deck, making it the ultimate romantic retreat! A wealth of water activities, day and night game drives and bush walks guided by experienced and knowledgeable rangers, make your stay even more unforgettable.  

Vumbura Plains

This sumptuous solar-powered safari camp sits on elevated wooden platforms in the shade of luxuriant trees and overlooks the lush Delta landscape. Both seven-roomed camps offer guests a wealth of water- and land-based activities. Vumbura Plains North Camp will suit families or groups best, while Vumbura South is ideal for honeymooners or couples. 

All the lavish rooms have their own plunge pool and sala and offer outstanding views of the landscape. The area’s unique mix of dry and wet habitats ensures a truly diverse mix of wildlife, so you can see both the water-loving lechwe and the savannah-loving sable antelope! 

Lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs frequent this area as do elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and other plains game and numerous bird species. Guests enjoy day and night 4X4 game drives, nature walks, catch-and-release fishing, boat or mokoro canoe trips and visits to local villages. Helicopter or hot air balloon trips are also available. A children’s activity club and childminders keep the kiddies safe and occupied.

Botswana beckons! 

Spoilt for choice and unable to decide which single camp or lodge to stay at? Check out our fabulous Botswana tours which allow you to experience several amazing destinations in one unforgettable holiday!

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Zimbabwe permaculture education center promotes self-sufficiency

German structure agency Studio Anna Heringer has accomplished the primary kindergarten in Zimbabwe’s Chimanimani District, a rural and desolate area house to about 200 households which have lengthy lacked entry to schooling. The kindergarten, which builds on the agency’s award-winning portfolio of humanitarian structure, serves as a pilot undertaking for PORET, Zimbabwe’s permaculture group, to advertise permaculture and encourage self-sufficiency in the area people. Utilizing group labor to help the native financial system, the buildings are constructed from regionally sourced timber, thatch and stone.

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Constructed over roughly 11 months in 2014, the kindergarten consists of a pair of domed buildings set on stone foundations. The structural frames use timber from Zimbabwe tree plantations. Impressed by the nation’s lovely thatched roofs and the routine custom of reducing grass to decrease an space’s threat of fireplace, the architects lined the structural ribs with thatching.

Native craftsmen had been employed for the labor-intensive work of thatching and constructing the stone foundations, thus offering the group with a very good share of the development price range. “With these native methods the undertaking goals to construct with a course of that reinforces solidarity and workforce spirit, expertise and data, self-confidence and dignity,” the architects defined. “Because of the contexts local weather and native circumstances buildings, except in-built glass and metal, is not going to final without end, however it’s important that the know-how to keep up and rebuild them is stored alive and traded on to the next generations. This is the reason we see this undertaking primarily as a coaching in superior constructing methods with present supplies that may grow to be the compost of the kindergarten fields someday.”

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Whereas in operation, the kindergarten will train kids permaculture ideas from the fundamentals of soil and plant care to water harvesting methods. The 2 buildings also can operate as coaching and assembly areas for the group. 

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Why does Black Panther look Like That? Trailer 1(Part One): Wakanda

I’m breaking down the Black Panther trailer(yet again I know), but this time focusing on it’s aesthetics and trying to point out the reasons behind some of the design elements, and the cultures that inspired them, in another super long, super detailed blog post. No, shush I am not obsessed okay just go with it.

Looking through it(for the hundreth time) I realized that Black Panther has pulled from a vast number of cultures and communitites, so I may miss some, or get others wrong. The points below will be largely based on my own cultural experience(and meagre education on Traditional African Society) and some google :3. So this is like 60 percent speculation. Feel free to correct me. I also try to avoid spoilers below, but here’s a potential spoiler alert just in case.

With that out of the way, Enjoy!  

Part One: Location; Let’s Talk About Wakanda

You can read about its history here but it’s basically a futuristic African country.

In the trailer we get this great overhead reveal of Wakanda. Note the shapes of the buildings, especially the roofs. Despite looking contemporary at first glance, they follow a similar design to grass thatched huts.

Next we have a shot of the people receiving their King as he returns from a journey.

This Wakanda follows some African countries in that they are a people of different comunities or tribes with different ancestry,culture, customs, mannerisms or attire(or even languages) living together. Where I’m from we’re 47 tribes living in a country about the size of Colorado.

There is also the guy in purple in the middle ground of the photo. I’m guessing this is the King’s personal advisor or the royal witch doctor, or both(more on him below).

In this shot, it looks like T’challa is taking a stroll in some Wakandan town(I’m assuming because of the grafitti on the walls) with Lupita’s Nakia as the Dora Milaje(the royal guard) stand guard nearby. Note the building behind them is covered in art made up of colorful shapes. That is very similar to the architecture of the Ndebele located in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.

We also have a shot of the king’s throne room:

The Dora Milaje stand guard(along with two guards of Mr. Green?). It looks like the elders, or representatives of every tribe, are coming together to have a super important meeting. Maybe a trial? In traditional African society the chief would make the decisions but he would often be surrounded by a counsel of wizened elders who would advise or caution him. In some communities people who broke the rules would be brought to the elders who would decide the right punishment for them. They would also resolve conflicts among the people, and preside over special occasions like naming ceremonies, weddings, funerals among others. In some, there would be no chief, only a council of elders. Some communities still have councils to this day.

However, it could also be representatives of the different tribes or clans of Wakanda, meeting to discuss an issue that affects or will affect them all. This is not uncommon. Some tribes would be divided into different clans, if something important needed to be discussed, each would send a representative. They had to be well spoken and knowledgable in the rules of the community.

Note the colours chosen for the achitecture of the throne room. Instead of portraying materials like marble, they have stuck to earthy tones and gold(which may have been used to symbolize royalty).

Here we have Nakia, Queen Ramonda and Everett Ross at what looks like a shrine high up in a mountain:

I brightened it up a bit.

At first I thought it was a shrine, but it looks more like the base of operations, or home, of one of our antagonists(more on him under attire). It would also explain why they have fur in their attire, because the live high up on the snowy mountain peak. Some mountains like Kilimanjaro,(that one in the opening scene of the Lion King) are so high that they have snow at their peaks, despite being in tropical(hot all year) places. See the gif below for the Lion King scene...

Just kidding here is the real one. And a photo of the real thing for comparison.

Moving on, in this shot we have some Wakandans performing what looks like a ritualistic task:

They could be making the herb that gives Black Panther his abilities, in preparation to ‘anoint’ the next Black Panther.

Many communities have had close relationships with nature. People could easily recognize which plants were food, medicine, poison, for toothbrushes or even toilet paper(yup). And in villages there was often a lineage(often that of the witchdoctor) specializing in herbalism. Today, industries have been built around providing herbal remedies. I assume that this herb is considered to be royal or even of divine nature.

I also think that this is happening right before or after the fight between Killmonger and T’Challa. I say this because the children of the community, who have been gathered and their faces painted in a distinct, almost ghostly style, similar to that of the face painting of the Surma of South Sudan and Ethiopia, are given the task of stirring something off screen. 

Only the children seem to be stirring away as the adults stand solemnly in the background. To me, it looks like this is an important, even sacred, ceremony for the community of Wakanda. If they were following traditional African culture and this was just casual cooking, it would be the women handling the food, with the children doing errands(and the men out on the farms or something).

Take note that our royal advisor/witchdoctor is present, possibly supervising.

Next we have a waterfall reminiscent of(but isn’t actually) the Victoria Falls in Zambia. If you go to the image here, you see that the Victoria falls look like a literal crack in the ground with water flowing into it, like the pic below.

There was also something similar in The Lion King.

And that’s it for now!

Thank you for making it this far in my long rambling rant. I like inspiring people to discuss so don’t feel shy to disagree or agree. If you love it, hate it, let me know!

I’m still working on Part 2 and 3, (ALAS I SAW THE LAST TRAILER TOO LATE. I’m posting this before I watch it) but I hope to finish the series before the actual movie. Once I have it ready I’ll link it here.

Thanks again! Here’s your potato.

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Richest Country/Cities …(Global Wealth) | Comparison 2018 💰

November 11, 2018 at 09:58PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0wozsWrEQIRichest Country/Cities …(Global Wealth) | Comparison 2018

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With another adventure of a year ahead of us, we’re excited to announce our very own selection of brand new camps and stunning lodge renovations!

NEW: &BEYOND TENGILE RIVER CAMP

South Africa: Opened December 2018

LOCATION: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, overlapping onto the Kruger National Park with an unfenced border

‘Tengile’ means ‘tranquil’ in the local Tsonga language

Secluded on an idyllic curve of the Sand River, with breathtaking views greeting the gaze throughout

Serenity, space and flow are the heroes of this inspired lodge design

The abundant game viewing area spans a vast 10 500 hectares (26 000 acres)

ACCOMMODATION: 9 secluded, thatched and air-conditioned suites, elevated above the riverbed, are shaded by the whispering riverine forest

The superbly spacious master bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom which opens out into the forest, as well as an outdoor shower

Each suite also comprises a lounge, dining area and bar with a private deck encompassing its own lap pool, with an inviting ‘sunken’ outdoor lounge and dining area

The cleverly designed family suite (children 12 years and older) has living areas which transform into children-friendly slumber spaces

GUEST AREAS: Designed to create uninterrupted inside-outside flow, the composition of open, interactive and private spaces are filled with a sensory celebration of South African design and art.

FACILITIES:

Private vehicle with a dedicated ranger and tracker

A spa inspired by soul-restoring African beauty rituals

A well-appointed gym, as well as a plunge pool (Perfectly rejuvenating diversions between game drives!)

Laundry service (complimentary)

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Mobile connectivity

Babysitting service

EXPERIENCES:

Twice daily game drives with your ranger and tracker team in an open 4×4 safari vehicle. (Stringent vehicle limits at game sightings ensure exclusivity.)

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is most well-known for its leopard sightings where males can be seen marking and patrolling their territory and females interacting with their cubs.

Common sightings: Lion, cheetah, hyena, zebra, hippo, giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest

Less common: White rhino, wild dog

Expertly guided interpretive bush walks and ‘Luxury Walking Adventures’

Additional-cost activities:

Tracking: Track animals on foot, accompanied by an armed specialist ranger and tracker team

Photographic safari: With expert guides who combine their special understanding of animal behaviour and intimate acquaintance of the landscape, learn about everything from shutter speed and filters to angles and lighting

Private safaris designed exclusively for you, around your specific interests, where you’d like to lunch (al fresco picnic under the shade of a tree, for example) and how long or short you want the adventure to be

Nearby: helicopter rides

UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS:

State-of-the-art sustainability: Designed to exert the most minimal footprint through meticulous environmental auditing, thermal efficiency and advanced wastewater and sewer treatment systems.

Family-friendly (for children 12 years and older): From the specially designed family suite accommodation and babysitting service to the spa’s thoughtful ‘WildChild Beauties & Buddies’ lavender and jasmine bubble bath, energy-boosting foot-rub and tickle finished off with a fun African tribal face-paint!

Wellness Spa: Authentic Africa-inspired experiences – from the ‘Quiet Mind Journey‘ massage experience to the ‘Soul of the Earth Celebration‘, botanical body balms and African aromatherapy oils are worked into the body by a masterful combination of human touch, rhythmic movement and traditional African calabash and bamboo tools

  NEW: AFRICAN BUSH CAMPS – NYAMATUSI CAMP

Zimbabwe: Opening April 2019

LOCATION: Mana Pools National Park

Secreted away in one of the most untouched pockets of the African wild, resting on the ancient banks of the mighty Zambezi

Mana Pools National Park protects an abundantly diverse ecology with habitats including open plans, riverine forests and wetlands, including the four ‘pools’ that supposedly earned the park its name. ‘Mana’ is said to mean ‘four’ in Shona, but it actually means ‘family unit’ or ‘part of a village community’.

ACCOMMODATION: An intimate camp of 6 large luxury tented suites whose boundless views over the Zambezi and escarpment beyond invite feelings of absolute remoteness

The air-conditioned suites have their own lounge, and the en suite facilities comprise a spacious bath, as well as an indoor shower and outdoor shower

Each suite has a secluded deck/balcony with its own private plunge pool

GUEST AREAS:

Communal dining

Bar

Pool

Library

FACILITIES:

Activity desk

Private vehicle

Laundry service (complimentary)

Battery-charging facility

EXPERIENCES:

Game drives led by African Bush Camps‘ internationally acclaimed guides

Wildlife: Elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, lion, leopard and hyena

Guided walking safaris

Canoeing safaris: Paddling silently across the still, deep waters of the Lower Zambezi allows for a completely different wildlife experience where you’ll encounter hippos, crocodiles, elephants and an astounding abundance of birdlife.

Birdwatching

Catch-and-release fishing

NEW: NYAMATUSI MAHOGANY

Zimbabwe: Opening April 2019

This magnificent camp is African Bush Camp‘s luxury safari answer for families – an ‘explorer’s paradise’ – created for togethernes, adventure and serene relaxation.

ACCOMMODATION: All the spacious suites have magnificent views of the Zambezi! Each suite also has an en suite facility, bath, indoor and outdoor showers, private deck and own plunge pool.

2 tented suites

2 family suites

GUEST AREAS: With both downstairs and upstairs guest areas, the lounges and dining areas are superbly appointed, airy and graced with gorgeous vistas out across the river and beyond.

Communal dining and lounges

Pool

Library

Bar

FACILITIES:

Activity desk

Battery-charging facilities

Transfers from airstrip (included in rates)

Laundry service

Private vehicle available

EXPERIENCES: Geared for the most incredible Family Safari, activities include:

Game drives

Canoeing

Catch-and-release fishing

Birdwatching

UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Renowned and protected as one of the African Rift Valley’s remaining ‘pioneer parks’

With a philosophy that embraces families into the wild, little explorers are made to feel especially welcome with a ‘Cub Club’ starter kit and an array of adventures designed to delight, excite and fascinate!

“A day in the life of a family on safari at Nyamatusi Mahogany is fluid, exciting, varied and full of special moments that will live on in family history forever.” ~ African Bush Camps

  RENOVATION: CHEETAH PLAINS

South Africa: Opened December 2018

To use the word ‘renovation’ about this much loved South African lodge would be an understatement! Cheetah Plains has totally transformed their traditional safari ambience into profoundly contemporary luxury whose deconstructed simplicity invites absolute immersion in the untainted bushveld experience.

The three luxury bushveld houses are named in honour of the area’s two most legendary leopards and a commanding lion coalition: ‘Mvula’, ‘Karula’ and ‘Mapogo’.

LOCATION: Hidden deep in the Sabi Sand Reserve, bordered by two of the world’s most famous parks, the Kruger National Park and magical Mala Mala.

ACCOMMODATION: Taking an innovative and divergent turn away from the traditional safari lodge, Cheetah Plains offers exclusive-use luxury bushveld houses, made up of a main house and private King-bedded guest suites.

Each house has 2 expansive lounges, a dining area, outdoor boma, wine room and perfectly heated pool

Each guest suite has its own secluded deck, dressing-room, lounge, double rain-shower and bath whose bushveld view is spectacular!

Each house provides a specialist selection of vintage South African wines, Cap Classiques, premium spirits, beers, non alcoholic beverages, tea, coffee, still and sparkling water

BUSHVELD HOUSES:

Two lounges: a formal lounge and a more relax-here ‘entertainment’ lounge

Dining area

Outdoor boma for fire-side feasting

Temperature-controlled wine cellar

Heated swimming pool

Day-bed and private deck area

Indigenous gardens flowing naturally out into the surrounding bushveld

Private game-viewing vehicle

Private chef and butler

Accommodates a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 guests

The interlinking suite at Karula is disabled-friendly

GUEST SUITES:

King-bedded bedroom

Mini bar and coffee station.

Lounge

Private deck with day-bed

Dressing room

Double rain-shower and bath

Accommodates a maximum of 2 guests per suite

Family-friendly: Two of the suites interlink, making it ideal for families with young children

AMENITIES & FACILITIES:

All meals are prepared at the house by your private chef

Private spa therapist

Use of the central gym facility

EXPERIENCES:

Twice-daily game drives in your own private game-viewing vehicle, led by a dedicated field guide and expert tracker team

Game drives also include sunrise and sunset stops, and unparalleled stargazing

UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS:

‘Kavula’ is disabled-friendly

Family-friendly

NEW: TINTSWALO AT LAPALALA WILDERNESS

South Africa: Opened October 2018

This is a truly family-friendly luxury tented camp in the untouched sanctuary of the malaria-free Waterberg’s majestic mountains and ecologically diverse plains, alive with the Big 5, some of Africa’s most rare and endangered species, as well as abundant game and birdlife.

LOCATION: Lapalala, which shares the reserve with only one other commercial lodge, is just a 3.5 hour stone’s throw from Johannesburg, making it one of the most exclusive and accessible remote camps in South Africa.

ACCOMMODATION: 7 luxury tented suites with private plunge pools, including two 2-bedroom family suites, accommodating up to 12 adults and 4 children

EXPERIENCES:

Visit Lapalala’s endangered species breeding projects

Young safarians can get involved in the school program

Visit the incredible Rhino Museum

Birdwatching and fishing –  while away peaceful afternoons in the reserve’s quiet rivulets and pools

NOTEWORTHY HIGHLIGHT:

Located within the UNESCO-declared Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, the reserve is a global pioneer in the research and breeding programs of rare and endangered species, delivering their revolutionary evironmental education program to school communities throughout South Africa

NEW: TINTSWALO AT BOULDERS

Cape Town, South Africa: Opened September 2018

LOCATION: Located in the historical oceanside hamlet of Simon’s Town in Cape Town, Tintswalo at Boulders is a lavishly beautiful boutique villa enjoying some of the Cape’s most breathtaking sea and mountain vistas. It has marvelous views of  Boulders Beach, famously home to the protected colony of African penguins.

ACCOMMODATION: With 9 timelessly elegant suites named after the Cape’s iconic history-making ships, like the ‘Cutty Sark’ and ‘Mayflower’, Tintswalo at Boulders is perfect for both romantic escapes and family adventure. (Children all ages are welcome.)

Operates as a bed and breakfast, with delicious afternoon snacks included

Tintswalo at Boulders may be booked exclusively as a private villa and is, in our books, an amazing choice for family reunions, those extra-special celebrations and for larger groups of friends traveling together — with a private chef available on request.

GUEST AREAS, AMENITIES & FACILITIES:

Spa

Pool

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Beach drop-off

Laundry service

Conference centre

EXPERIENCES — ON-SITE & NEARBY:

Meeting the penguins

Whale-watching (seasonal) and marine adventures like sailing, canoeing, as well as orca, dolphin and shark-spotting

Children’s activities  – an almost endless selection of children’s activities

Pristine swimming beaches

If you’re inspired by the villa’s historical suite names, there are fascinating battlefield sites, historical monuments and museums to explore

Fine dining and wine-tasting

Explorations further afield, like a visit to the Zeitz MOCAA, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Mandela’s Robben Island

Guided walks and some of the best hiking trails in the world

Horse-riding

NEW: LEMALA NANYUKIE TENTED CAMP

Tanzania: Opened October 2018

VIDEO: Walk through this brand new contemporary tented camp, designed as a modern re-visioning of the traditional tented safari experience with soaring cathedral-esque space, light and architectural lines, understatedly luxurious interiors and awe-igniting views out across this iconic savanna.

LOCATION: A mere 45-minute drive east of Serengeti National Park‘s central Seronera Airstrip, Lemala Nanyukie’s location provides guests with unforgettable views of the wild savanna plains, rocky kopjes and shady umbrellas of ancient acacias.

ACCOMMODATION:  13 standard suites and one 2-bedroomed suite

FACILITIES:

‘Serengeti Restaurant‘: Dine inside or outside, with a delicious a la carte menu, including vegetarian and special dietary options

Activity Desk

Room service

Library

Bar

Pool

Spa

Battery charging facilities

Communal dining

Internet Access (complimentary), mobile connectivity and Skype phones

‘Lemala Cubs’ (children’s eco-activity club)

Laundry Service (complimentary)

Private vehicle available

EXPERIENCES – ON-SITE & NEARBY:

Game drives: Big 5 and abundant game

Bird-watching

Guided bush walks 

Rhino tracking

Wellness spa

Maasai cultural experiences

Hot-air ballooning

Scenic flights

UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Family-friendly focus: ‘Lemala Cubs‘ offers little adventurers an exciting range of ways to experience the wild magic of the African bush. Unforgettably fun and educational, Lemala Cubs informs and inspires our next generation about just how critical wildlife conservation is. (And while they’re out and about identifying wildlife, learning how to throw (safely blunted) spears and shoot arrows with traditional bows just like the Maasai, learning tracking and spoor identification techniques, walking with the storytelling Maasai and discovering their unique culture and how they live in the bush — and even playing sous chef in the kitchen — parents can slowly sip sundowners in the plunge pool or embark on an adventure of their own!)

Disability services

NEW: SINGITA KWITONDA LODGE

Rwanda: Opening 5th August 2019

Named after a legendary old silverback known and loved for his gentle humility, Kwitonda Lodge was born out of Singita‘s desire to honour the hope-fueled spirit of Rwanda:

“Rwanda’s miraculous recovery in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide is testimony to the new-found solidarity, impressive work ethic, transparency, humility and warmth of its people. Within the context of this national journey towards restoration of the people and the land, Singita is honored to be opening Kwitonda Lodge on the 5th of August 2019.”

LOCATION: A highly prized 178-acre pocket of fertile land in Volcanoes National Park with views of the Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura volcanoes. Inbetween the specialist gorilla-treks, this versatile location allows guests to:

Explore the amazing Afro montane forests and primordial Lake Kivu

Visit Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant and sophisticated capital city

Discover the area’s key wildlife species like the golden monkey, side-striped jackal, black-fronted duiker, buffalo, elephant and an astounding abundance of birdlife

ACCOMMODATION TYPES: The exceptionally spacious suites (Super King, Double or Twin) have been designed to be the ultimate post-trek restorative retreat

7 one-bedroom suites

1 two-bedroom suite

A four-bedroom family villa

ACCOMMODATION FEATURES:

En-suite bathroom comprising a bath, shower, separate toilet and a glass-enclosed outdoor shower

Dressing-room and double vanity

A relaxing, roomy lounge, warmed by a fireplace

Post-trek rest area

A private terrace with fireplace and heated plunge pool

Massage treatment zone

Private dining area

Well-stocked pantry and mini-bar

Work space

Family villa: both indoor and outdoor living and dining rooms, a lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, media room, gym and accommodation for an au pair or nanny.

FACILITIES:

All meals and beverages (excluding Connoisseur wines & French Champagne)

Spa

Pool

Communal dining

TV lounge

Library

Internet access (complimentary)

Laundry service

EXPERIENCES – ON-SITE & NEARBY:

Gorilla trekking

Game viewing

Guided walks and self-guided walks

Hiking and cycling

Bird-watching

General sightseeing

Fine dining, gourmet picnics and high tea

UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Gorilla-trekking: Each gorilla trek is carefully designed around the different gorilla family groups, varying in distance and intensity

Uninterrupted views of the volcanic mountains and cloud-forests beyond

Earth-friendly: From its locally sourced materials, Rwandan heritage-inspired architecture and interiors — and their engagement of the local community’s specialist craftspeople to build the traditional dry-stone walling, Singita is truly ‘treading lightly on the land’

Photo credit: Mammal Watching

If you’ve got any questions or would like to find out more about these brand new 2019 lodges, call us on +1 646-568-5390 or send us an email so one of our travel advisors can connect with you as soon as they can!

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