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Well a change of plan... As always in Africa something happens, this time the deep cell battery which charges the fridge onboard isn't charging and we need a new one. After what seemed a hopeful buy by phone and a taxi driver bringing it down to us from Dar .. It was the wrong one!
So we decide to go to Arusha and get one there... So a complete change of direction and plans turned upside down. We were going to end up there and fly home. But we've looked at the map and we have driven a 6 hour drive today and ended up in the usambara mountains. So beautiful and not like any part of Africa I've ever seen before. Got up to 1200m high /2600 ft today and the views were amazing and my ears popping. But best not to look down at some parts! The bus drivers here are totally mad... Scary mad, never ever travel by bus in Tanzania. We saw a crash and I'm not surprised! It's so green and lush and there are tea plantations and crops growing all on the terraces. Soil is deep red and there are waterfalls all around. Just a bit different from where we are heading in the Serengeti.
We travelled through pineapple country, sisal growing country and ended up here where I bought all local produce to make a cabbage stew! You can imagine the faces but the boys were so hungry they lapped it up. Also bought an unnamed fruit that is huge.... Is it called Durangi fruit???? That when we opened it and tried to eat it it stuck lips and fingers together !!!! Thankfully I didn't try any.... Will ask advice next time.
We have arrived at the lawn hotel which in the Brady guide sounded great, it's not.... Definitely was once upon a time but lost its sparkle you could say. But as we are camping anyway it's ok.... For one night.
Last night was mossie heaven and we were eaten to pieces.. Let's hope the malaria drugs are working! But tonight looks no better....
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Sue Hattrell At last I've tracked you down! Sounds like your having. an adventure as usual! Mum xx
Si I hope Theo took his bird book I'm looking forward to his bird list.