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Written on Sunday 6 October We are near the end of almost three long days of driving and it is starting to take its tool. But tonight we will be in Malawi. Two nights of bush camping means no running water for two days and hence no showers. Weirdly an … Read More

Written on Friday 4 October Thought I should show willing and write something. It’s been a very long day. We were up at 4.50am this morning to get to the ferry back from Stonetown at 7am. The ferry was interesting, it was a bit bouncy but not what I would … Read More

Leaving paradise we headed for Stonetown, the capital of Zanzibar, for a spice tour and a look around the remnants of the slave market. Our guide, Daniel, was great but spoke very quickly and baffled me with too much information. Stonetown is full of Arabic styled architecture, unsurprising as Zanzibar … Read More

Written on Wednesday 2 October In front of me some of the Oasis travellers relax on hammocks gazing at the white sand beach as the sun gradually sets causing the sea to twinkle and sparkle like a thousand diamonds. The topic of conversation centres around which beach front restaurant will … Read More

I am yet to write much about the Maasai who have been a fascinating site for me as we have driven through northern Tanzania. On the side of the road you see men (warriors) in red or purple tartan shukas, or boys wearing black (indicating their recent circumcision) – different … Read More

Written on Friday 27 September It’s only  been a week since I left home yet reality feels like a lifetime away. I’ve settled in to truck life and am enjoying the overlanding experience. I love being on the road. The new sights, sounds and smells enthral me. The different, much … Read More

I’ve made it home and after four days at work it almost feels as though Africa never happened. The African wifi wasn’t up to blogging, but that didn’t stop me writing, so I will post the blog over the coming weeks. I will leave you with my departing shots.

Written on Wednesday 25 September How often do you see this on your lunch break? Wow….   I think these pictures might tell the story far better than any words could. It all started at Lake Manyara National Park which was pretty incredible. It was Monday morning and before lunch … Read More

It appears images are far to much for African wifi. If I find an internet cafe with wifi I will attempt to add the images to thr post below! Please excuse the spelling and punctuation, posted from WordPress for Android

… has been chilled and relaxed. The truck took us into Arusha this morning where I blogged and had some lunch. Arusha is North Tanzania’s commercial centre and the go to place for safari – which I where I am heading tomorrow (have I mentioned that?). We didn’t see much … Read More