Sun 23 June 2019: Since I have to wait until Monday for my documents, I decided to do a circuit of Kilimanjaro National Park., The first 75km is uphill on reasonable, if twisty roads. It’s cold and I realise I probably should have worn my leather jacket. Before long I have passed 5 000 ft (1ContinueContinue reading “01/17 – Tanzania 4 – 23-26 June 2019 – KILIMANJARO”
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01/14 – Tanzania 1 – 07-10 June 2019
Heading into the first country I haven’t been to before! 07 June 2019: The border procedures are straight forward. Fill in the yellow fever book, fill in arrivals card – I already have a visa, then give customs all the necessary details and get a TIP. At first this is for 30 days, but whenContinueContinue reading “01/14 – Tanzania 1 – 07-10 June 2019”
01/13 – MALAWI 2 – 04 – 06 June 2019
Tue/Wed 04-05 Jun I arrived at Mayoka Village, and yes, the tar – well concrete – does go all the way to the gate. Still the first impression was a bit of a shock. The place is perched on a steep hillside bordering Lake Malawi. It’s a well-constructed and well-established place, but camping is clearlyContinueContinue reading “01/13 – MALAWI 2 – 04 – 06 June 2019”
01/11 – MOZAMBIQUE 3 – 02 June 2019
Sun 02 June The day started well; I was informed by Nevisson (duty manager at the Villa) that I was not being charged for my stay at Villa Habsburg! Thank you Frank (and Gerry). Then an excellent breakfast before setting off at about 0830. Villa Hapsburg dining room – a definite period look and feel!ContinueContinue reading “01/11 – MOZAMBIQUE 3 – 02 June 2019”
01/10 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN! – 01 June 2019
Sat 01 June 2019At 7 o’clock on a Saturday morning, it was cold! Wrapped up and still chilly! I set off after a delay of some 4 weeks fixing and upgrading things on the bike. Some of the bits I was waiting for hadn’t arrived, but I decided they weren’t essential to the success ofContinueContinue reading “01/10 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN! – 01 June 2019”
01/09 – Mozambique 2 – 24-30 April-
Bobole – 24 April 2019 Up early and ready to go after breakfast. My plan was now to get back to Harare, get the visas I needed and get back on the road with as little delay as possible. The planned itinerary is to get to Chidenguele today, then overnight in Massinga, Vilanculos, Chiboma, MutareContinueContinue reading “01/09 – Mozambique 2 – 24-30 April-“
01/08 – Mozambique 1 – 03 May
03 May 2019 Getting out of SA and into Mozambique was easy; it took about 45 minutes altogether, which included getting a visa ($100) and a free temporary import permit (TIP). Outside, I tried to change some money as I knew that the upcoming tolls only accepted cash, but to no avail – nobody wantedContinueContinue reading “01/08 – Mozambique 1 – 03 May”
1/03 – FINALLY, IT’S D-DAY! – 28 March 2019
Departure date was set for 25th March. This would give me plenty of time to reach Durban for the set day. There were still 100s of things to do, on the bike, on packing and on my house, which had to be “sorted” prior to leaving. Then on Sat 23rd, I twisted my ankle and, muchContinueContinue reading “1/03 – FINALLY, IT’S D-DAY! – 28 March 2019”
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