Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Ever heard of it? I hadn't either until 3 days ago. Yes, my friends, I went bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls bridge which is an 111 meter plunge down to the Zambezi River. The river runs between the Zambian and Zimbabwean border. Let's just say I was terrified out of my mind to the point where I was screaming so much, shouting profain, vile words. To top it off, a blood vessel ruptured in my eye and should heal within 2-3 weeks. It was a 3 for 1 deal which included a bungee jump, zip line, and swing. The zip line was just a warm up, you guys all know bungee, and the swing is where you do a pencil jump off the bridge for about 60 meters and fall like you are jumping off to land in water, but then suddenly you are jerked, swinging around, and taking in the beautiful view of the gorge and the Zambezi River.

I can now check off bungee jumping off the bucket list. I highly doubt I would ever do it again. It is like you are committing suicide hoping that you aren't going to die. Looking down at the river, seeing how far of a drop, knowing that if the rope does not hold that death would be the next step is an unreal experience. My knees were literally shaking as I was pretty much pushed off the bridge.

I also went rafting down the river which is just absolutely gorgeous and highly recommended! Even capsizing is fun compared to bungee jumping. We capsized and I ended up underneath the raft. I emerge out and I am gasping for dear air. All I can hear the guide saying to me was "Don't panic!" Yes, I probably was on the verge of panicking if I didn't get hold of the rope and was able to breathe properly, but it was all good fun!

Now, I am in Lusaka, Zambia which is the capital. In a few days, I will be heading to Malawi.

I also had my first scenic flight a few days ago in Botswana overlooking the Okavango Delta. Scenic flights are amazing and also highly recommended! Just reminder to those who get motion sickness is to load up on that Dramamine even if it is a short flight!

And almost forgot, I completed seeing the Big 5 animals: elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, and leopard. Finally saw the leopard at Chobe National Park in Botswana. The leopard was just chilling in a tree, crazy! Now, all I want to see is a cheetah. The cheetah isn't in the parks I will be going to, but I still have my fingers crossed to see one out in the wild.

One more thing, hippos are fantastic! yehahaha I love them. Don't know why, but when they open their mouths the commercial just come to my mind: "HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPO!"

In 3 weeks, I will be heading home. Insane. Well, let me rephrase, I have a plane ticket home. yehahahahhahaha