A SHORT TRIP: THE ZUMA ROCK

My Saturday began with a trip. Yay!...and oh my goodness. I did love the trip and the view that came with this one but I wasn't at all prepared for it. It was sprung on me giving me no time to prepare my mind and bag.

But fortunately, my home was within reach. I quickly threw in a days' supply and hit the road with them. Hmm. I am now wondering, is this a training for when I'm running a multi-national chain of businesses? Hehehe.

The sky got darker the farther we got away from Kaduna. The destination was Maitama, Abuja. I was a bit worried that the rain would disrupt our journey and not because I was afraid - I love the rain - but for the driver's sake. A heavy downpour would mean we would have to pause the trip because driving in a heavy storm? Bad idea!

But then it cleared, thankfully, and I had not noticed until I had a picture of this beautiful landscape. Kind of reminded me of a picture I saw in @papilloncharity (sorry for the tag) post here. And I still have it as a screensaver. He has the most amazing blogs with the most beautiful stories and pictures.

Then we drove by a rice farm. At that point, I wished more than anything that this was a "ME" trip because I would have stopped to get down and get more pictures. I even saw a flight of birds but couldn't capture them because we weren't close enough.

But it was okay. I still felt very content in that moment because I was out of my house and could use my eyes to drink in places. Funny enough, I have been on this road multiple times but it always feels like the first time all over again. The goose-bumps and the overall giddy feeling I get in my chest.

Those fluffy clouds did contribute immensely to my giddiness. I have not even seen close to half of the ecstasies mother nature has to offer but I do feel grateful each time I find myself in such a position to experience such glamour.

Within hours, we had arrived at Zuba where the famous Zuma rock is situated. I had heard all sorts of stories as kid about Zuma rock. From it being alive to people living inside it, it never stopped until when I first saw it for myself which was years ago. I was scared to even approach it because I thought it would swallow me.

But then that belief died as I grew and got wiser. I have heard that there wild animals in those bushes around it but I don't know how true those rumors are. Looking up and reading about the Zuma rock, I discovered new things that I thought I'd share with you:

Well, reading further and I got to learn that there are many myths surrounding the Zuma rock. I also got to find out that the Gbagyi people resided there at some point. I honestly thought that the tribe only ever based in Kaduna. And that was not all I saw about this rock. @tengolotodo did you know? 👇🏾

At this point, I googled the Uluru rock. Never heard of it. I am really a recluse huh? Anyway, what do you think about that? It is a 'HOOGE' rock. I felt like we were ants as we drove past it during the drive back. Thankfully, before that, we were not too close and I was able to get a picture of its face. Yes. Face!

Even before reading about it, I used to think that the Zuma rock was a place for spirits. Why? The Zuma rock was on the N100 note of the Nigerian currency. Then, I was told all sorts of stories of it having a face and swallowing people. Reading about it now, I see that even the locals believed it was the home to deities and spirits. Now, it a center of attraction for tourists. I believe that I would come down to take proper pictures soon as I plan a proper visit to this site. Have you ever been to the Zuma rock? What stories have you heard?

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