11/17/2017 - On 10/27, We had breakfast at the hotel and then met our traveling group in the lobby at 8 30 am.  After meeting everyone, we got in a bus and headed for the airport.  We left via British Airways for Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.  When we arrived we had to buy a double visa to be able to enter the country twice during our travels.  After buying the visa and getting our luggage we met our tour guide (the travel agency calls them program director) .  Since he had a list of all of us, he called most of us by name.  It was amazing.  His name is Manuel so during the rest of the trip when I talk about Manuel we will know he was the tour guide that is going to be with us all during the trip.  We then boarded a bus for the border.  When we got to the border we learned that we would be changing buses because it saves alot of time to walk across the border to Botswana than to try and get a bus across.  There were alot of trucks waiting to cross as well and we were told sometimes it takes 24 hours to get the paperwork completed so they can cross the border!!  Anyway, we got off the bus, went through passport control and boarded a bus on the other side.  On our way to the Baobab Lodge in Chobe National Park in Botswana, we saw elephants, impalas, zebras, and warthogs.  What an interesting ride.  We arrived at the Baobab Lodge which was located on top of hill with the Chobe River below which divided the two countries (Botswana and Namibia).  We had a wonderful welcome song and dance from the crew when we arrived.  We also got wet washcloths to clean face and hands.  We then had a briefing regarding the lodge rules and given our cabin number.  We then had punch and a snack.  We were than escorted to our cabin and got an orientation regarding the cabin and all the accommodations.  Back to the main lodge area for happy hour and a sit down dinner.  They would serve the soup and then the main course, vegetables and other items on the menu were buffet style.  The chef would also announce the menu and then would serve you behind the buffet table.  Off to bed.

                                                       Our Cabin in Chobe National Park