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Rollin' on the Zambezi River

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We arrived at Royal Chundu after dark - The place was lit with  lanterns giving a warm glow to the night. Our beautiful smiling hosts made us feel right at home, between the iced Rooibos tea with neck and shoulder rubs by the staff, we were putty in their hands!  Once we took at look at our villas, we made our way to a huge table set just for us under the stars by the Zambezi river. (As with Tintswalo, our group occupied the entire lodge.) A delicious welcome dinner was served to us under the trees and overlooking the dark river. One thing I observed during this amazing adventure was wherever we ate, the portions were 'just right' - filling and satisfying. The meals were made of locally sourced produce, meat, eggs, very fresh and delicious.  Here are some evening photos...  The table was set with colorful Kitenge fabrics from the nearby village - warm and soft blankets were draped over the chairs for the very chilly evenings. Such a lovely setting. Our villa was bea