"Ohh David Livingstone came from Scotland too!" (part 2)

Day 3

In the morning we visited Mukuni Village where we were given a tour by a lady called Lumbo. Life there seems very difficult and they have some interesting history. For example a male Chief cannot retire and if he doesn't die naturally the council poison him! Also, next to the Chief's 'palace' there is a 700 year old tree which David Livingstone sat under when he visited. Later we spent all the money in our purse at the craft market because although the villagers were very friendly they made you feel really guilty about them not being able to feed their families. 

A typical village house

Tree used to make love potions 

700 year old tree (and our taxi)

Male Chief's 'Palace' 

Village jail- used for those who disrespect their parents (David you would spend most of your time there!)

Later that afternoon we thought we would take a casual walk...in the bush...with lions! It was a bit nerve racking when they ran towards us and our only form of defense was a stick. We were able to stroke their backs and carry their tails.  

Katie and Nelly

moment of panic! 

Nelly and Simba 

Just chatting...with a lion next to us! 

Then we decided since we still had 10 fingers we would walk with some cheetahs. Although they are wild animals it was just like stroking the acts at home, especially when they purr really loudly! All the interactions are done at a conservation centre where they hope to breed and release the offspring into the wild.

Lillian, Susan and Maga