River near Menongue

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Waters from raindrops that fall on these highlands have formed great rivers that travel long distance to form the Okavango Delta. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

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I saw two big rivers rapidly flowing through the small town. It is those rivers that have brought me here because of their significance to my country. Waters from raindrops that fall on these highlands have formed great rivers that travel long distance to form the Okavango Delta. Tomorrow I am travelling to the source lake of the Cuito River – the biggest river that feeds into the Okavango.

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