Day 18: Dar Es Salaam - Arusha
After a fantastic Tai dinner the night before, the team was very excited to be back on the bikes and after a 4:30 breakfast we set of down the road, leaving our arranged police escort behind. Surviving minor carbon monoxide poisoning and Tanzanian taxi drivers, we finally left Dar Es Salaam an hour and a half after departing. Our first stop of the day was Chalinze and after a hasty fill up, we were back on the road, extremely pleased to be driving through the Tanzanian countryside, away from all the traffic. 190 km’s down the road, we managed to pass by a restaurant that looked very promising, the team highly caffeine depleted did not hesitate and soon we were enjoying a good cup of coffee, very happy to be giving our bottoms a little rest. Unfortunately all the petrol stations in the area were empty and we were forced to drive another 20 km’s to the town of Korogwe to fill up. Then it was through the town of Same to Moshi, a small town nestled in the shadow of the great Kilimanjaro Mountain. Here we found a fantastic coffee shop and after parking the bikes, which was a small feat in itself, we settled down for yet another cup of coffee and some lunch. During our lunch, we managed to attract quite a lot of attention from some American students and other local diners; this led to quite a send off. It was then only 86 km till we arrived in Arusha, pulling into the New Arusha Hotel. The team is really glad to be back on the bikes, the spirits are high and we are eagerly awaiting our arrival in Nairobi, where we plan to get the bikes serviced and spend a day in the Masai Mara. I apologise for the lack of pictures, but unfortunately Craig’s camera decided to jump ship at 120 km/h.
Craig at Chalinze
The Bikes
The Coffee Shop
Craig in front of the Coffee Shop
Our little Coffee Oasis
COMMENTS
Someone has just offered us R30 mill to be your partner in Ballito....just kidding. Hope you are having fun whilst the rest of the world thinks you are all mad. Have you managed to find any wine that does not double up as paint stripper yet. The . .more
by Sean Moffatt on June 11 2009, 16:46
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Wonderfull reading your story, Ray told me about your trip last week, Something many of us can only dream about. All the best and enjoy.
Also ride the F800GS great bike .
Regards to all,
Miles Simpson
Vereeniging
SA
by Miles Simpson. on June 11 2009, 16:48
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We go on the web site every day to follow this epic journey with much interest and envy, what wonderful memories you are creating minute by minute - you also made the local paper (The Witness) on Saturday - great advertising for BMW - safe . .more
by Mike on June 12 2009, 07:42
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Hey, you guys are having a jol! Are the bikes holding up as well as expected? You must be looking forward to your rest and diving at Mafia island by now? I cannot tell you how frustrating it is sitting here reading about your trip and seeing the . .more
by Kean on June 12 2009, 09:35
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Hi Mr Bristow
Wish you ,your sons and freinds good luck hope to see you soon at Anahita.
by Dave Concierge Anahita The Resort on June 12 2009, 12:05
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Hey boyz, looks like you're making good progress!
Sorry to hear about that minor accident Mark. Trust all is well with you again.
You all look very good in those suits.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all on camels !
by Merle van Eeden on June 12 2009, 13:08
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Well done on this charity article to enhance schooling for the disadvantaged. We are all proud of you. This gesture proves once again that you are people with heart and soul....... Just as your friends and colleagues have gotten to know and respect . .more
by annette on June 13 2009, 13:27
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