Day 24: Nairobi - Isiolo

Today was D-Day for the tyres to arrive! Everyone, having had a ‘restful’ night’s sleep in the tents, was up early and after breakfast we all set about packing up. We were all nipping at the bit and when 10 am came and went and the tyres were nowhere to be seen, the team saddled up and left Nairobi and with it the headache and stress of the last two days. Once out of the Nairobi traffic, we all began to ‘reacclimatise’, our behinds becoming once more acquainted with their leathery counterparts. Our route took us past the west side of Mt Kenya, unfortunately it was shrouded in cloud and we were not given the opportunity to gaze upon the beautiful slopes of this majestic mountain. Lunch brought us to a very unique restaurant called the Trout Tree Restaurant, which is literally a restaurant in a tree that serves various dishes of trout. After a decent meal, one of our last for awhile, we set of down the road, not 20 km to the Equator. At the equator, we took numerous photos and observed the corriolus effect. It was then the last push to the Gaddisa Lodge, just north of Isiolo, we where plan to spend the night and prepare ourselves for our trip to Marsabit, which is said to have massive corrugations and large sand drifts.

Yes Paul, the tyres are not coming.

That is Mark behind the masses.

Rob at the Trout Tree Resturaunt.

Mark at the Trout Tree Resuraunt.

The restuarant in a tree.

The Team at the Equator.

Paul and Craig at Gaddisa Lodge.

The Team at Gaddisa Lodge.

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the first to blog!!! hi guys. Sorry about the tyres !! this was an example of Africa time taking over and no way to move around it! We share your frustration . Trout for lunch! cant get better than that. hope you enjoyed it too Les....... I suppose beggars cant be . .more choosers. well guys I reiterate my earlier comment>>>> AFRICA IS NOT FOR SISSIES! You guys have got the stuff that is needed for this trip!!!Hannah Banana sends lots of hugs and kisses to her dad and Call is keeping up to date with keen interest. . .less by Maur Island Fan Club on June 18 2009, 06:48 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Hope you are all well Hi Mark i arrived safe in Nairobi,your web site is grate.Hope you guys get to your destination.Wish you all the best and will keep in touch. by Ray on June 18 2009, 07:50 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Rob at the Trout Tree Resturaunt. Hey Pop, looking not too shabby nige! Miss you, love Bee by Bianca Alexander on June 18 2009, 11:01 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Tyres! Hi Guys, hope your tyres "catch up" with you! I am sure they will. Otherwise I believe there are some tyre "specialists" in that part of the world who actually use wire to "sew" them up when all else fails! Have a great day. by Rosemarie and Clive on June 18 2009, 11:02 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Masai Hi Rob and the Lads I thought I was envious of your trip, but having read about the Masai stage I now KNOW I am envious. I am sure it must be difficult to describe how amazing that balloon trip must have been. Just had my own share of the wilds . .more right here in Hilton - having sold a golf bag and clubs on auction today and, on despatch, a long green snake made its appearance by slithering out the bag - I now have three white faced african staff running around the shop! Anyway mamba or not it isnow in the gardens and will hopefully find its way into the quarry vegetation. Safe riding and kind regards, Dave . .less by Dave Cannon on June 18 2009, 15:08 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Great pictures Hey Guys, well good on you that you are still going after experiencing "Go slow" Africa time. looks like the most amazing adventure and not to forget all the luxury in between! you lucky boys you. by Julie Burdis on June 18 2009, 15:25 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

"Go Slow" Ok Boyz - Africa seems to be rubbing off on you - There is a go slow on "updates" too! You have to remember that for us sitting at home the updates are an essential part of our day! Do hope all is going well despite the "old tyres" and that you . .more are enjoying the ride!!! Trust all the aches and pains are mending and there are no new ones! Be safe. Love Marilyn . .less by Marilyn on June 20 2009, 08:13 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Slowly but surely Hi guys, despite all the set backs such as falling off your bikes, waiting for the tyes for so long,you stil going strog.I'm proud of all of you.keep going. All the best. by Simon kawa on June 20 2009, 09:04 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Be SAFE ! Hi guys, I ride a BMW and commute daily between Pta & Jhb - was knocked off by someone on her cellphone and am in bed with spinal injuries. Your daily blog is my "BMW-Escape", what's happened? You've gone very quiet. Hope you are all okay; your . .more statement: "...said to have massive corrugations and large sand drifts." may have something to do with it, hope none of you have "hit the sandpit" too hard on the way. Be safe and ENJOY! . .less by Brian Reynolds on June 20 2009, 09:27 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

TAKE CARE!!! Me again - just heard from Noels - believe the last three days have been very trying. So sorry about all the mishaps and do trust that Grant, Les and Rob's injuries are not too serious - (or painful) and that you are able to keep going. Hope you . .more are able to sort things for Paul. It sounds like the going is getting tougher by the hour now so do take care - we are all thinking about you. Today is Sunday 21st so "Happy Father's Day to the Dads". Did you get breakfast in bed!!!! Love from us all in Pretoria - Marilyn . .less by Marilyn on June 21 2009, 07:54 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Happy Father's Day Grant and Craig, I do hope the Father's Day cards were still in one piece, after all the spills and that you were able to find them, with all the packing and unpacking that has taken place over the last couple of days! Please give Dad a big hug from . .more me and take care. Love to all the others as well. . .less by Noeleen the "Mom" on June 21 2009, 09:15 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Road The road between Isiola and Marsabi is though, went through there in March. Try and keep the speed up to about 100km/h and concentrate.Good LUCK. by Martin Jooste on June 21 2009, 19:45 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

THE ROAD IS LONG.... Sure is, but you`re coping admirarably well. Sorry `bout all the accidents. Hope Paul is managing to sort things out. We`re all so proud! lots of love x by Charlene on June 22 2009, 14:12 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Reply to Brian Reynolds Hi Brian We as a team are very sorry to hear about your accident and wish you a very safe recovery. Sorry for been on the quite side for a few days. We have finally mannaged to over come the corrugations and sandpit and have . .more arrived in Addis. We hope our adventure will inspire you to get back on the roads, riding agian. Wow what an amazing experience it has been so far. Thanks agian for bloging us and keep safe Craig . .less by Craig Bristow on June 22 2009, 18:07 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Hi Craig How you doing? Good to see you are reading the blogs. Trust we will get some more news soon we are beginning to go into withdrawal!!!! Hope things have eased up and hope too you have some good rest days in Addis. Look forward to your next . .more instalment and pictures!! Take care all of you. Thinking of you and be safe!!! . .less by Marilyn on June 22 2009, 21:27 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

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