Day 10: Tete - Senga Bay
Eager to get out of Tete, we were all up and packed by 5:30 am and after a quick fill up, it was over the bridge and off to Zobue, where we would have our third border crossing into Malawi. The border crossing was slow and pretty uneventful and after getting stamped and checked for the millionth time, we were all very keen to get back on our bikes and get the air conditioning going again. The next two and a half hours dragged on, with many of the team on the verge of nodding off. After a group decision, we pulled off on the side of the road to get re-energised. Grant and Paul shared an energy bar, Craig taught some of the local kids how to play Frisbee and Mark did twenty push ups. Once everyon had done what they could to get a little motivated, we were back on the saddle and all nodding off again. EVENTUALLY we arrived in Salima and after a large pot of coffee and some vanilla ice cream, we were all very excited to finish the final twenty eight kilometres to the camp and begin our rest day!
Leaving Tete
Les and Grant having a route discussion.
Planning our route.
More planning.
We finally have a route.
Border crossing into Malawi.
Paul playing frisbee.
Dad re-energising.
Just chillin'.
Coffee and Vanilla Ice Cream.
COMMENTS
Rob, thank you for reminding me about why we always need to drink Champagne! The girls eagerly await the pictures and descriptions, while slowly sipping our Moet. Thanks for all the adventure updates and I can't wait for the cold "champers" in . .more
by Noeleen on June 04 2009, 16:38
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Hi guys:)
WOW what a journey. so far.. im enjoying keeping up with your adventures..it all sounds so exciting and a bit tricky at times too...ouch Grant that hand looks very sore!! Take care guys..thinking of you lots and lots
Andrea:)
by Andrea Bristow on June 04 2009, 18:36
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Hey what did Les do for road side excercise ???
by Rocky on June 04 2009, 20:01
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Watch those potholes!!! Your hand looks extremely raw and painful Grant - hope you had spare gloves!!!! And how did the old man survive the fall ?? Sounds like the bike ended up worse than you Mark. Had a lovely evening with Noels last night and . .more
by Marilyn on June 04 2009, 21:26
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Hi Boyz , All the girlz are amazed at your endurance and determination and Grant, they are all very sympathetic about your hand and Mark's fighting spirit. I have had several emails, so please will you all keep safe and drive carefully. Keep the . .more
by Noeleen (Mom) on June 05 2009, 09:35
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Now you are entering the land of the mother potholes! Beware the ears sticking out of the top of the pothole. Do'nt go through the pothole 'cos you think those are rabbit ears sticking out, go round 'cos they're giraffe ears; same shape!!
by Harry on June 05 2009, 13:32
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getting a good insight into the driving in India vs what you are experiencing and the differance is simple - in both instances one can see the driver of the oncomming vehicle or truck except in India they both swerve out the way. Looks like you are . .more
by Clive on June 06 2009, 19:55
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Come on boyz - just because Noel's is there doesn't mean the rest of us can do without news - We need to know about days 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15!!!!
by Marilyn on June 07 2009, 14:16
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Hello Boyz - Your adventure is sounding awesome. The girls want to come next time, but please look for cosey accommodation for us along the way! Those chalet things in the pics. look scarey! Look after each other and go safely. Remember to take . .more
by Heather on June 07 2009, 18:11
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After some hard riding, enjoy the beach and the beer! How are the buttz boyz?!
by Andre vdM on June 08 2009, 12:41
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What an awesome adventure so far! We've been so keen to read about your trials and tribulations and how you manage to take the potholes, near calamities and spectacular sights so easily in your stride! Noels, sip a sunset cocktail for us and toast . .more
by Pretorius Family on June 08 2009, 22:46
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Paul, I am impressed that I haven't seen your name and the word accident in the same sentence (as seems to be the case with the other more experienced Biker Boyz)!
Hope you are now enjoying Tanzania, keep it up. Look forward to an update soon.
by Rob and Pooh on June 09 2009, 00:23
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Hy guyz.............hope u r hvin loads of fun!!!! enjoyin all the
photies so far! Buppa nd jeana are all fine in little old howick!
keep havin fun!
by Sarah Bristow on June 09 2009, 17:59
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