Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Smooth sailing, return and recovery.

1. When a ferry crossing expected to be thoroughly vomitous is not.

2. Wayne saying that he and Francis had missed us, and the joy with which we greeted George the truck. I think it was partly keeness to get back on the road and partly the vague feeling of insecurity I get from carrying my passport and money around with me.

3. Discovering that Francis has not only survived a motorbike crash but has also put up our tents and cooked dinner. He has, however lost his hat and sunglasses.

Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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