I think the hardest goodbye though was, of course, Issiah. It was heartbreaking to watch him walk away for the last time, knowing that even if I do come back to Longido one day he won't be the same little boy I knew.
I am now in Livingstone in southern Zambia, after an epic 4 day journey from Northern Tanzania. I took the coach from Arusha to Dar es Salaam, where I spent a few days arranging train ticket, visa, money etc... It wasn't all hard work though as I managed to get to the beach for a day and a night which was pure paradise. I then took the Tazara train yo Kapiri Mposhi, which goes through some amazing scenery and the Selous National Park where the animals are so used to the trains they graze right by the trackside. Unfortunately, we passed through at night so missed all that! I stayed one night in Lusaka which seems to be a fairly well developed capital city. It was strange to see petrol stations and fast food restaurants after so long in the wilderness!
I'm now in Livingstone, where I have found a geat backpacker's hostel (with pool) where I can rest for a few days before joining an overland tour group on Tuesday. To be honest when I have encountered these groups on the road my reaction has been to roll my eyes and thank God I am not part of one of them.. but I am going to have to out my prejudices aside and join the spirit as doing so will enable me to visit Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. I'm sure I will be fine, but my greatest fear is that I am on a truck load of gap year students. I know I've not exactly got one foot in the grave myself yet but I am hoping to meet people from different age ranges so that I will have some slightly varied and educated conversation!
2 comments:
How wonderful to read of your continuing adventures, Eleanor:
Mr M and I have been to Livingstone, just for a day in 2000 when we were based in Zim on holiday. So here I am, same as ever, staring at my computer screen all day - and you are out exploring the wide world.
When my Euromillions numbers come up, I look forward to being released from captivity! Good luck on all your journeys, have fun and keep the blogs coming.
With lots of love from Julie xxx
PS You know what they say one door closes, another door opens - or in my case, one door closes, another door slams in your face!
Hi Julei, good to hear from you. I misread your note first and thought you said your euromillions numbers had come up! Alas... glad i'm keeping you entertained. Unfortunately the blog's not as well written as I would like, as when I get to go on the internet its invariable painstakingly slow and expensive. Plus, quite frankly I have better things to do! Like going to the Okavango delta tomorrow, very excited... love ele x
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