Part Two: The Lover Summary

Pages 85 through 104

Damon is traveling in Zimbabwe a few years later. He is still a nomad without a home. He has failed to connect with the world in any meaningful way. He feels like a failure and cannot give or receive love. One night he takes the overnight train to Victoria Falls. He enjoys the isolation and darkness of the nighttime journey and doesn't want it to end. The next morning, he finds his way to a camp and pitches his tent. He watches the power and fury of the falls. He goes white-water rafting. During the whole time, he feels he is both taking part in the activities and watching himself doing so.

Damon is invited to join a group of travelers who are going to Malawi, Zambia. One of the travelers is Richard, an Australian...