On August 11, 1999 there was a total eclipse of the sun visible from Cornwall, where we always took our holidays. We booked up years in advance, and were in the right place at the right time. The weather was unkind, the sky was dark, got a bit darker and then went back to dark. It was visible some places in Cornwall, just not where we were.
The next total eclipse was June 21, 2001 visible in Zimbabwe and Zambia. So we utilised all possible methods, and got a two week holiday at a Safari Lodge in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. Not only did we see the eclipse, we saw loads of wild life and beautiful places.
The next total eclipse was June 21, 2001 visible in Zimbabwe and Zambia. So we utilised all possible methods, and got a two week holiday at a Safari Lodge in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. Not only did we see the eclipse, we saw loads of wild life and beautiful places.
The Lodge was within earshot of Victoria Falls. We could hear this distant sound like machinery, it took us a while to realise we were so near.
On the 21st we along with some American women took a taxi across the bridge to Zambia.
This is us in the field to view from.
There were several men there who worked on the land, but the women were frightened and kept their children indoors in case they looked at the sun.
This is us in the field to view from.
There were several men there who worked on the land, but the women were frightened and kept their children indoors in case they looked at the sun.
It was fantastic. The birds went quiet, and rows of shadows came across the land. These were not photographical with my little camera. But then we got to totality...
