| Chimanimanis walk instead of ride, so we follow local custom and
hike in the mountains of Chimanimani National Park. The trail we choose is
called "Belly Rub" because a hiker's belly rubs against the rocks as he
climbs. Our African guide, ominously named Justice, has a magnificently
monosyllabic vocabulary. His favorite word - "Go!" - which he uses
emphatically as he drives us along the trail. We cover a lot of ground
and actually manage to enjoy some of the scenery as we sweat along the trail. |
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| Overlooking Skeleton Pass, so-named because this place was heavily mined
during Mozambique's civil war. In our monosyllabic guide's words, watch your step! |
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| We walked to a border post between Mozambique and Zimbabwe. No border guards,
not even a sign-in sheet. |
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| Near the top of the Chimanimani hills, the water up here is drinkably pure and freezing cold. |