Day 19: Arusha - Nairobi
The team really appreciated the 5 o’clock sleep in and after packing the bags we were all treated to a hearty breakfast from the New Arusha Hotel kitchen. It was then off into the spectacular Tanzanian country side. Just a few kilometres outside Arusha we were graced by a breath taking view, we all could not let an opportunity like this pass and soon the team were off their bikes, trying to capture the beauty on film. It was then onto dirt roads and after the first few kilometres everyone had started to relax, allowing circulation back in the knuckles and a chance to take a look at Mount Kilimanjaro, which fortunate for us was not shrouded in clouds. After about a hundred kilometres we arrived at Namanga, the border post between Tanzania and Kenya. By now we have the border crossing process waxed, after getting our passports stamped, Les and Rob were off to go get the Carne’s processed, Paul went to go change some currency, this time from a licensed bureau de change and Craig busied himself in acquiring Kenyan Flag stickers. Grant’s job was to make sure the bikes did not get any lighter and Mark was approached by a reverend who had seen us on the news the night before and had come to give us his blessing and wish us the best of luck on our journey. Once through the border, it was a short drive to fill up and then just another hour’s drive to Jungle Junction, where our bikes are going to spend the weekend being serviced. We were warmly met by Chris, owner of Jungle Junction, and after running through various snags and breakages with him, Paul, Mark, Grant and Craig were off to try and find their final rabies vaccination. We look forward to a nice dinner and eagerly await tomorrow and our trip to the Masai Mara.
The Spectacular View
Magnificant!
Paul enjoying the view.
The Bristow Brothers
Taking a rest after the dirt road.
Rob, with Mt Meru in the background.
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Tanzanian/Kenyan Border.
The bikes at Jungle Junction
Jungle Junction
Yes, we fit all that on our bikes.
COMMENTS
Beautiful view in the pictures! Sounds like you all are becoming pros at this. Hope all the repairs on the bikes goes well.
by Rebecca on June 12 2009, 18:26
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I am so proud of you and all the riders. The joy of your experience is so evident and so amazing to share, even from afar. May the experiences you gather, stay in your hearts forever.
by Noeleen Bristow on June 12 2009, 19:48
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Good for you Boys, but please don`t coochy koo any strays! Be very afraid, and no buying of biscuits to feed them.
Rock on, laugh and go for Egypt.
You can and you will.
Sooo proud of you x
by Charlene on June 12 2009, 20:16
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Looking at the photo of Mt. Kili, reminds me of the group photo, with Kean in it, , of your summit, so many years ago. The same feeling of anxiety then, is with me now, but the beauty of that amazing African Queen, remains with me still.
by Noeleen on June 12 2009, 20:25
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Back combed, African wind blown, Biker Bunny: beanie and sunglasses lost on the way to Port Alfred.
"Minkey, The Naked", got an antique " Henry, the 8th", velvet, jacket in Dar! I wonder how long his regal garment will last?
by Charlene on June 12 2009, 21:18
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Your bikes look quite naked without their panniers!! Hope you guys enjoy the rest as much as the bikes do. Enjoy the R and R, esp the Boris Boris..... take some time to enjoy the view! Les, I like your new T-shirt... co-ordinates very well with your . .more
by M Island Clan on June 12 2009, 21:46
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Hi Rob and all the lads
Here's trusting all is going as close to plan as possible. I have just been informed about your website and will be following your trip closely from here onwards.
Try and take it all in, have fun and ride . .more
by Dave Cannon on June 13 2009, 11:21
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Back from Egypt ourselves & upto date with your travel's. Glad to hear you're having a great time hope the girls had fun too :) so who was tempted to climb Mt. K???
Keep the updates & pics coming & enjoy - Cairo is waiting for . .more
by Karen on June 13 2009, 21:50
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WOW that looks so awesome. Looks like you having a great time. Motor on. :)
by Sergio on June 14 2009, 07:09
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good to know if you need to bite anyone they will not get rabies! drive safe
by clive on June 14 2009, 18:24
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Good stuff Mark.
I am really impressed,hope its not too tough.
All the best
by Mike Boehmke on June 17 2009, 13:05
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I have always wanted to do that route. I am planning one in December round trip to Uganda and back to J'burg. Will love to learn from your experience. Enjoy your ride keenly following your trip.
by Odwora Jaki on June 17 2009, 13:40
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I have always wanted to do that route. I am planning one in December round trip to Uganda and back to J'burg. Will love to learn from your experience. Enjoy your ride keenly following your trip.
by Odwora Jaki on June 17 2009, 13:43
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