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

Downpour, petrichor and maybug.

1. As if the fall of night has prompted a sudden decision, a downpour begins after days of dry, hot weather. I contort myself around my desk...