The journey to Harare was hot and long. The two day journey was broken by a camp in the wilds. It was the first place that we did not attract the usual local onlookers. Normally rural people are just as fascinated in us as we are of them. This place had flies from hell and temperatures to match. The next day was just as hot, having to wait to cross the Zambezi did not help. The locals were handing us ice cold soft drinks that tasted of bubble gum and it also loo...

This is a very laid back capital of Malawi (spelled it wrong "Liwonde"). Last night we were invited to the high commissioners residence (British ambassador overseas home). Here we did the usual when visiting ambassadors had tea, played croquet and drank gin and tonic. When we were there the US Ambassador popped in to say hello. It was a very pleasant evening making use of swimming pool etc. It was really nice to get out of the tent.

Travelled a few days through the hinterland of Tanzania over some chilly mountains. Camped out in the bush for a couple of nights watching the lightening storms in the distance. Early mornings, bites and various other ailments are taking their toll on most of the travellers. Malawi with it's beaches warm faces and chilled vibe is the place to be. Been to visit a school and hospital in Malawi, they are very poor here - do not have soap for the doctors! Playing ...

Dal Es Salam to Zanzibar It was a really hot day; sweat was dripping off me - even the locals found it hot. We had to take two ferries over to Zanzibar with a 1km walk with the rucksacks. Met a local 'Lucas' that knew someone we know in South America (small world). We stayed at a Sunset Bungalows in Kengwar - same again white sands etc - do not want to leave here either. The following night there was a party complete with fire acts etc. Massai not part of the...

It was a two day journey from Serengeti to Dal Es Salem. The scenery went from lush mountains to dry plains - but still very beautiful. The temperature has shot up to the 40's and when in the open sided truck this made it feel like being in a hair dryer. Dal was busy with lots of photo opps - but we were heading to the coast. A white sand beach and all the trimmings greeted us. We camped on the beach in ear shot of the bar and its comfy cushions. Do not want t...