Artistic World~

I don’t know If it is because of the landscape, because this is Africa or just generally I love sunset as one of many themes I use in photography as it gives me (and mostly photographers) an amazing ray of lights, and generally known as the golden hour.

When looking at the skies and in sunsets, I’m reminded by two things:

One. That we are bound to phases, the beginning and the end. That in every morning there are grace that is new and freely given to us. That in every situation there’s an ending, an ending of suffering from a long night of battle. I love that I learned the meaning of grace. I keep reminding myself and the people around me the essence of grace. That just like God, He gives us grace every morning, fresh and warm, so as an unworthy being in a vast galaxy, we too have to extend grace to everyone, especially those that may not be on the same side as ours, culture and understanding.

Being here in Zambia and learning social differences from the Philippines (my home country) sometimes makes me wonder. There are social practices that are appropriate in Zambian culture that are not in the Philippines and vice versa. But as I engage in my community and starting conversations, I learned to accept the beauty of diversity thus makes me more gracious to everyone here in my place of assignment and even in my home.

“fix your eyes on this one truth, God is madly in love with You

So take courage, hold on, be strong, Remember where our help comes from”

-Good grace, Hillsong United.

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness”

-Lamentations 3: 22 – 23.

Two. The owner of this perfectly planned world is the One who wants me and my heart, I am precious, beloved. Whenever I travel, I see beautiful creations of nature that my mind can’t fathom. And whenever is see these wanders, it inspires me to obey the One who sent me to the ends of Africa, my God, my Saviour and Father. These creations--- plants, trees, weather, insects, birds and many other creatures obey the Great I Am, so who am I to disobey? Who am I not to worship, who am I to not follow?

“And as You speak, a hundred billion galaxies are born,

In the vapour of Your breath the planets form,

If the stars were made to worship so will I, I can see Your heart in everything You made…

If creations sing You praises, so will I”

-So Will I (100 billion X), Hillsong United

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I never thought in my life that I’ll be living in Africa, enjoy it or visit Livingstone, see the wildlife and the famous Victoria falls! I had the chance to visit this place together with the youth of my placement site, Pilgrim Wesleyan Church and my fellow missionaries. Hop along as i guide you through this beautiful place in Zambia here in Africa!

Day 00

0600 – 1000 Travel to Livingstone

I am living an hour and a half away from Livingstone, but to make sure that we would be able to cover everything on that day, we woke up and traveled early.

with PWC - Kalomo

1100 – 1200 Livingstone Museum & Mukuni Big 5 Safaris

The Livingstone museum is a must place visit in Livingstone. It tells you the history of the place, the way people lived and living in Zambia. There’s even the real things of David Livingstone, the missionary and first white man who discovered the Mosi-oa-Tunya falls, now known as Victoria Falls, named after Queen Victoria of England

Posing at the Livingstone Museum

You can pay to have a chance to play with baby lions (3 years old). It's one of their activities in Mukuni

Don't worry, Lions here havs the chance to go out from their cages and time to hunt daily in the afternoon.

Mukuni Big 5 is a park where you can see elephants, Lions, Cheetah, Caracat and other more. This is not a game drive but a protected park for these animals. They are taken care of here, in fact, their life span is higher here than in the wild.

1400 – Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), the Smoke that Thunders

Inside the falls, there are places that you need to check. As you enter, there will be a free tour guide that will orient you about the things you can do inside the falls. These are Knife bridge, Photography view, Boiling pot and many other more.

The view of the Victoria Falls bridge from the Knife bridge inside Victoria Falls

The view in the knife bridge, the rainbow is constant

As you enter the park, you'll notice a lot of monkeys. You have to be careful because they're very aggressive, take care of your things and definitely not allowed to feed them.

If you go follow trails in the falls, you'll see different sides of it and stunning views like this one!

This is the view of the falls as you enter and approach the knife bridge

Tip: It’s better to visit the falls in rainy season (December – April) so you would see many water in the falls and be actually soaked in them!

You can trail down to what they call "The Boiling Pot". The trek is really steep and physically challenging, so if your knees cannot take this, you better have to consider going down. The Boiling Pot is called like that because the water at the bottom as the water hits the ground  is like a boiling and stirred water.

Monkeys are everywhere especially as you trek down in the Boiling Pot

Don't forget to greet people and have small talks as you trek

Another stunning view in the Boiling Pot as you see what's below in the Falls and the Victoria Falls bridge.

Day 01

0800 – 0900 - Railway & Jewish Museum

Zambia was colonized by Brits, and they brought the railway system in the country and that’s what’s being preserved in this museum. You would even be able to see the actual train they used in 1800s as the first class passengers and the actual waiting shed.


Not everyone know that Zambia is also a place where Jews flown during the Holocaust. This place also holds the Jewish Museum and exhibits the life of early Jews, their friendship with Zambians and how they started new life in this country.

Here's a litlle bit about the Jewish Museum inside the Railway Museum. We were the only ones inside as this place only have few tourists unlike other spots in Livingstone.  A great way to know the History of Zambia in 1900s.

This is the actual spot where passengers before sit down as they wait to board the train. Truly Nostalgic so as the pose that we're trying to make here.

You'll also see different kinds of trains here, the tour guide is free. They will explain to you everything about the train history in Zambia!

Tip: 

If you’re a resident or holding a working Visa, just present your visa and you would not pay the $20 entrance fee for foreigner but only be paying around ZMW 10 = $1.00

1000 -1100 - Reptile & Crocodile Park

Pools of crocodile are here and the education about them can never be bought. Black Mamba, African Spitting Cobra and other snake species are also present. In this place they take care of these animals, they also sell crocodile oil.


Tip: Pay ZMW 50 / $4.00 to feed the crocodiles and see how they behave like dogs when you feed them!

You can pet the baby croc for free -- at your own risk!

1200 – 1400 - Victoria Falls Bridge

The famous bridge that connects Zimbabwe and Zambia. You can see different and breath-taking views of Victoria falls, people bungee jumping and zip lining here!

1600 – 1800 - Zambezi River

Zambia was named after Zambezi, a home to many African animals in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and the Island in Zambezi river. You’ll have the chance to see different animals but not guaranteed. But Sunset? You’ll definitely be able to see a majestic one!

Nothings tops Africa when it comes to beauty of nature, vast and diverse animal species. What's I like about living in Zambia is the people, they greet you as you walk and keeps you safe!

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