Located in the midst of cascading sheets of water and behind a wall of thundering noise Victoria Falls boasts a variety of beautiful rock formations. A visit to the falls is never quite the same as everything from the water level to the gentle but constant erosion of the stone that supports the falls is ever present and forever shifting. The falls have a reputation for majesty, for size, and for being truly memorable. Most rank them as the greatest falls in the world and a natural wonder of the world often just ahead of Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Niagara Falls in the United States. This reputation is well deserved and while I’m still torn on which is more captivating – Iguazu or Victoria – I know that Victoria ranks as one of the most spectacular natural wonders I’ve ever seen.
As I paused briefly, fighting a rainstorm of mist despite the day’s sunny weather, I noticed a face staring back at me. A water spirit, one that emerged from the stone’s cliff face casually stared back across the ravine at me. Can you see it? Its large moss covered nose, voluptuous lips with gently upturned smile. Its pronounced chin jutting out of the water. The face stood there, brought to life by the water coursing over/past it and gave me pause. This was a special moment in a wondrous place. A moment and place that the face demanded I take time to properly enjoy and reflect upon.
Victoria Falls is situated on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe and is part of the Zambezi river. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is 355 feet at its highest point (drop). It is also 5,600 feet wide which is incredible to think about, but even more spectacular to see in person!
Have you been to Victoria Falls? Were you there in wet season or dry? What did you think!?
Would you like to see previous Friday Photos? View past travel pictures here. This photo was taken on a Canon T3i (600D)
