WorldTravellerz.com
Explore. Dream. Discover -Mark Twain
  • Home
    • About Me!
    • Gallery
  • My World Travel Blogs!
    • My World Travels!
    • India to New Zealand 2013/2014 >
      • India 2013!
      • Malaysia 2013!
      • Indonesia 2013!
      • Hong Kong 2013!
      • Japan 2013!
      • New Zealand 2013/2014!
      • Tonga 2014
    • Journey back to the West 2014/2015 >
      • Australia 2014
      • New Caledonia/Vanuatu 2014
      • Nepal 2014/2015
      • Back to India 2015
      • Qatar 2015
      • Tanzania 2015
      • Malawi 2015
      • Zambia 2015
      • Zimbabwe 2015
      • South Africa 2015
      • Norway 2016
      • Return to Ireland 2015
      • Vancouver, Canada 2015
      • Malta/Sicily 2016
    • Cruise Adventures 2016/2017 >
      • Back to 'Sea' 2018
    • Travels 2017 >
      • Sri Lanka 2017
      • Slovenia/ Croatia 2017
      • Working in Montenegro 2017
      • The Baltics
      • Serbia and Bosnia 2017
      • Central Europe
      • Romania & Bulgaria
      • Germany & Scotland
    • Travel Expertise Blog
    • Camino de Santiago 2018
    • Travels 2019/20
    • Vanlife Adventures 2020-2022
    • South America 2023/2024 >
      • Patagonia Motorbike Trip 2023
      • Mexico/South America Motorbike Trip
    • WorldYogis Blog >
      • Yoga Videos
      • All things YOGA!
  • Vlogs
    • South America Vlogs 2023/2024
    • Patagonia Motorbike Trip 2023
    • My Motorbike Journey 2024
  • Social Media!
    • Plan Your Trip Here
  • Content Writing
  • Contact
    • Promotions!
    • Terms and Conditions

Zimbabwe 2015

Read about my experiences travelling and staying with friends in Zimbabwe.

Catch up on my Zambia travels here!

Bulawayo so far

5/14/2015

0 Comments

 
Picture
Picture

Having arrived in Bulawayo after a good chat with my new Zimbabwean friend Cyril on the bus, I was greeted by my friend Liesels brother Dale and his kids. I was invited to stay at Leisels moms house during my stay in Bulawayo and would meet Leisel herself when she arrived from Johannesburg the next day..Our plan was to spend some time in Zimbabwe exploring and sightseeing before heading to Joburg together where she lives. She had so many amazing plans for me that encouraged me to extend my flight by 2 weeks which meant I could finally have some time in South Africa too. I had met Leisel in Rishikesh, India and here we were in Zim together, such a small world!

Picture
Picture

Her mother was so welcoming and I had my own cosy bedroom in her lovely house which was such a luxury for me who had been on the road for so long. Her cooking was also amazing! When Leisel arrived we had such a good catch up and she introduced me to all her friends and family which helped me understand the Zimbabwean way of life better than I would have as just a traveller. We celebrated Mother's Day over a big feast cooked by her sister in law the next day and we all sat in the sun enjoying each other's company for the whole afternoon.

Leisel took me around town and introduced me to lots of people, took me to museums, national gallery's and we went on a 'tour' of her old house which amazed me. It was like something from MTV Cribs! I was spoiled rotten by all of her mothers amazing meals and hospitality and even learned a lot about the history of Zimbabwe and the huge economic crash through her experiences. Leisel planned to take me to so many more places and now that I had time, I could look forward to enjoying every minute. We went to the townships nearby and took some dresses to be altered which gave me a different perspective on the city compared to dining at some really lovely garden cafes in town. I began eating meat again here in Bulawayo and I was glad to have the chance to taste home cooking once again and especially here in Southern Africa.

Picture
Picture

I couldn't have had a better experience so far in Bulawayo and to be integrated into the lifestyle like I am. Tonight I look forward to sunset over the beautiful Matopos National Park and tomorrow I look forward to picking up my new dresses and enjoying a night out here in the city with a big group of new friends! Bulawayo - to be continued :) :)

Picture
Picture
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Jade is an experienced traveller with an upcoming Travel book and many years of travel writing under her belt.

    Archives

    May 2015

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.