As a military enthusiast, I'm struck by Zimbabwe's rich military heritage, from the storied Rhodesian Light Infantry to the modern-day Zimbabwean Army's Soviet-influenced equipment and tactics, with its iconic 122mm D-30 howitzers and T-55 tanks proudly displayed at the National Military Museum in Harare.

As I traversed the dusty roads and bustling markets of Zimbabwe, I was struck by the resilient spirit of its people, the majestic grandeur of Victoria Falls, and the haunting beauty of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, all of which left an indelible mark on my urban-weary soul.

As a Zimbabwean, I'm proud to call this land home, where the majestic Victoria Falls thunder to life and the sun-kissed savannas teem with wildlife, but it's the resilience of my people in the face of adversity that truly makes my heart swell with patriotism.