by admin | Jul 15, 2010 | Cape to Cairo 2010, Diary Archive
We rode from Dodoma to Manyara today. Whilst the road of today was expected to be much of the same as we experienced yesterday, there were patches that were better, and there were patches that were MUCH worse. For the riders who live in the Cape and are reading...
by admin | Jul 14, 2010 | Cape to Cairo 2010, Diary Archive
Today was the first day that we truly experienced the roads that we can expect going further North. We did a 320km ride of which the 250km between Iringa and Dodoma (The Tanzanian Capital) was gravel, intense corrugation, rocks the size of rugby balls, pits of soft...
by admin | Jul 13, 2010 | Cape to Cairo 2010, Diary Archive
Today was a well deserved rest day at the old Farm House Kisolanza. Spent the day tinkering on the bikes and getting in some much needed exercise. The farm has some beautiful walks around it. We are both really impressed with Tanzania and have met a lot of foreigners...
by admin | Jul 12, 2010 | Cape to Cairo 2010, Diary Archive
I have come to the conclusion that it is not the accommodation that we are staying in that is the problem, but rather my expectations that require amendment, because notwithstanding the 1962 gold award winner of last night, I had a warm and comfortable night with...
by admin | Jul 11, 2010 | Cape to Cairo 2010, Diary Archive
Today we left Malawi and crossed into Tanzania but not before getting our first traffic fine of 10,000 Malawian kwacha (negotiated to US$50) for doing 65km/h in a 50km/h zone! Whilst Malawi is a beautiful place, its officials, like anywhere else are anything but. Our...
by admin | Jul 10, 2010 | Cape to Cairo 2010, Diary Archive
Today we Travelled approximately 350km North from Senga Bay to Nkhata Bay along Lake Malawi. Because we left quite early we took an easy ride stopping frequently to take pictures of busy Saturday morning markets and people going about their lives. We are spending the...
