21
Jun
Aaaaaggggggggghhhhhhhhh, Zanzibar
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As I boarded the bus early in the morning in Nairobi I prepared myself for the scheduled 12 hour journey to Tanzania. Interesting sights along the way, but nothing to keep me awake for more than 20 minutes straight! Luckily I woke up in time for the border, for what should be a simple procedure of getting my visa. Should be! When I handed over the $50 U.S., the customs officer quickly smiled and stated he didn’t have any change. I pointed out that I had seen the Kenyan in front of me receive his change. Amazing how the officer then said he’d ask his colleagues if they might be able to scrape together the $20 owed back to me. 20 minutes later I boarded the bus with my transit visa and $20. No way is the only fight against corruption!! Bloody ironic that we then remained stuck at the border for a further 30 minutes with a flat tire!!
20
Jun
Hakuna Matata
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Just to let you all know, I’ve found a great internet cafe (in Zambia now!) and managed to upload all remaining Egypt photos on the last entry so check them out!!
And now for KENYA!!!! Considering all 23 countries that I’m visiting on this trip, I’ve been most excited about Kenya and East Africa in general. Whether it’s the lure of wild animals, the confirmed sunshine, the tribal traditions or even the touch of family history-I knew a good time would be had. And a good time it certainly was!!!
10
Jun
How many Mohamed’s are there in Egypt?
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The title question regarding the number of Mohamed’s in Egypt, could be asked of several names of course. It just struck me that after just a couple of weeks in Egypt I had met at least 4 or 5. I asked one of the local tour leaders’ how many he knew. His response of 40 wasn’t really a shock. Having to remember each Mohameds’ fathers’ name for further identification might be difficult for people like me though. Not a good country to be bad with names that’s for sure!!
4
Jun
Only in Egypt
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I know the entries further along this trip won’t have as many photos and stories, until then I may be able to compile my own entertaining travel novel!!
Upon my return from Jordan, I had just over one week in Cairo before heading out to the rest of Egypt. Looking forward to seeing a bit more, I bought a train ticket to Alexandria. The 3 hour journey north to the Mediterranean Sea was through many farmers fields and past a 101 donkeys. It got to a point where zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz crept in. Began dreaming of some swimming, some shopping, some exploring, and then I arrived.