22/02/18

Goodbye Tanzania. After an early start we headed for the border which meant about 300 miles to be covered today. A long way but the thought of reaching the lake spurred us on.

I must confess that roads here in Tanzania are comparable on the whole to those at home, barring the odd moment when there aren’t any roads to drive on and so for those thinking of what hardy travellers we are, I’m sorry to disappoint. Hard work though never the less. The toilet facilities on route are not what you would expect back home and even for 2 such undaunted travellers (blokes) they can still be a challenge.

I am also delighted to say that Betsy and I were the recipients of our 2^nd parking ticket today, but unlike previously the issuing officer our issuing officer was not prepared to have his photograph taken. Miserable git.

Oh, here is one for Jan and Pete. EU funding has even reached the deepest parts of this continent with a little project in the sleepy village of Kisinga. Hahahahahahahahaha

Reaching the border just after lunch was quite frankly a not too bad experience. Paper work all to hand and a total of 2 hours in and out. Yeah.

The roads and road stops in Malawi are worse than we have experienced to date but nothing stops the intrepid duo and Betsy!!!!!!!!

Dinner was taken by the lake which surpassed our expectations with fabulous views of the Tanzanian mountains across the lake. We even had the benefit of a lightening storm across the waters.

The hotel, albeit basic, has 2 great rooms with air con, so we should both sleep tight tonight. Arrrrr.

Finally, and on a personal note Martin and I would like to congratulate his uncle Pete and Aunty Sarah on their wedding today and we wish them all the