Author Archives: Zags in Zambezi
The In Between
Hello Zag family and friends! The last couple of days in Livingstone have been a much-needed reset after our long period of travel. Our time has been filled with bartering at the market, taking a second trip to Mosi-Oa-Tunya for … Continue reading
An Alley of Angry Elephants
Hello again dearest friends and family. Our Gonzaga in Zambezi family has just returned from our two-day safari adventure and I hope that this blog entry will prove sufficient following the quick break we have taken from daily updates since … Continue reading
The Smoke that Thunders
“It hurts worse to be taken advantage of by someone you love, and by that I mean Emirates Airlines.” -Bryce Kryser Our beloved airline is the speculated cause of the less than beloved illness that spread through our group once … Continue reading
Every road has a story
Allow me to reintroduce myself to the Zag family. This is Dominic Mizhi Sandu, many like to call me Fr. D. I am a long time partner of Gonzaga in Zambezi program going to way back in 2007. Am happy … Continue reading
Arrived safely in Zambia
We are tired, but this is a quick posting to let all parents and friends know that we have arrived safely in Lusaka. We will write a reflection once we settle into Livingstone tomorrow. Josh & Zags in Zambia
Dubai or not Dubai; that is the question..
Family! Friends! Followers of the blog! You can breathe easy, as after copious amounts of inflight movies and a few awkward hours of plane sleeping, we’ve flown over the top of the globe and made it to the land of … Continue reading
Travelers preparing for the journey
In the weeks preceding our departure to Zambia, I wake up early. Too early. Although it’s my twelfth trip to Zambia, I still feel the excitement, anticipation, and anxiety that a new journey brings. Did I order the water filters … Continue reading
Goodbye Zambia, Hello Laramie
On the morning of Sunday, May 13th, I received my invitation to join the Gonzaga University Alumni Association. On Tuesday, May 15th, I said goodbye to my life in Spokane and got on a plane, starting my journey to Zambezi. … Continue reading
In conclusion…there is no conclusion
♪ We hope to meet, rejoice again, hope to rejoice again ♪ Arriving in Zambezi to the familiar voice of Jescar Mukumbi leading the Chileña choir through their welcome program brought me back to the last song Jessi had sung … Continue reading
Reconsidering Expectations
May 18, 2018, 09:45 hours The bush plane we are in slowly begins to descend as we approach the Zambezi airstrip. I look over the metal roofs, tall green mango trees, and the golden brown sand that coats the Zambezi … Continue reading