Today we packed up in Livingstone and headed back to Lusaka. We started out the day by seeking out the market in the early morning hours. On our way over we found the streets filthy with garbage everywhere. There were people hanging around without much to do and just biding time waiting for the day to start. We were able to buy some fresh fruit and baked goods for our trip to Lusaka and headed back to the hostel. When we left for the bus stop an hour later the streets were clean. It was an incredible sight as everyone that had been standing around had cleaned up the streets and disappeared. It was interesting because this was the clean look that Livingstone was trying to give to tourists. If there was no tourism Livingstone would be covered in garbage and look like a more run-down state. I was impressed by the cleanliness but felt as if this was just an act to attract more tourist dollars.
The bus ride to Lusaka was hair-rising to be sure. The driver was passing vehicles going uphill and around corners on this two lane highway. At one point we VERY nearly hit a semi truck. I definitely felt the prayers of people back home and was glad to arrive in Lusaka in one piece. Thank you so much to everyone who was praying for us because there were several occasions that we could have been in serious accidents. Thanks to the Lord for safety in our travels!
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