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The road was long and beautiful. It winded over gently undulating semi-savannah, across the Fipa-plateau, past small friendly villages and through deep and damp forest. Wouldn’t it have been for a twist of fate we would never have discovered that exceptional stretch of bad gravel and instead we would have been chugging up Lake Tanganyika on the legendary steamer MV Liemba.
The steamboat had been both scuttled and salvaged from the depths of the lake and was soon about to turn 100. Since it was put back in service in the mid twenties it had faithfully taken passengers up and
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Commersial Graffiti
A throw-up for a Washing-powder company done on a mudhouse in Ujiji. Makes me wanna by some cans and go down to the harbour of Kigoma and tag the MV Liemba. I would probably get should, would I 've be... [more]
In the captains cabin
We might have missed the famous ferry, but travelling with Mr Ali in his truck many times felt like being aboard a boat. Especially after all the heavy downfall, when the road at times looked like a l... [more]
The face of death
Tanzanians are among the worlds worst drivers. They just honk the horn once and then drive, not caring the least if they would hit a pedestrian or cyclist in their way. In Tanzania might is right, and... [more]
What a predicament
We want the right to stare as closely and as much as we want on the strange Muzungus, but we don't want the Muzungu to stare back at us through his camera. Hmm, tricky... The best way to get integrity... [more]
A plate of protein
Causing a moral issue in a small village. Do vegetarians eat insects? At least Aili tried the wasps that was locally known as "Manona" and supposed to be eaten alive. She said they tasted like eating ... [more]
Leaving for Burundi
Just before another torrential downpour soaked us in the mountainous area northeast of Kigoma.
Through the forest
Aili struggling up a hill somewhere north of Mpanda. Along the road we saw waterfalls and warthogs. Cycling here was divine, until the rain started.
The usual crowd
judging Aili closely as she's doing something with her bike. Those Muzungus are so strange! At the weekly market at Laela.
Masaai shoes
African Ingenuity. Shoes made out of old car-tires. Talkabout long-lasting flip-flops. We got ourselves a pair each, that will probably outlast us.
The hat-smashing procedure of those days
The Stanley-Livingstone museum in Ujiji is a joke, with these papier-mache statues of Stanley smashing his hat in Dr Livingstoes face being the highlight. That and the caretaker's unmatched voice. It ... [more]
The trainstation in Kigoma
The town of Kigoma is the largest town in Western Tanzania and a hub for all the UNHCR's trying to take care of all the refugees from Burundi and DRC. Around Kigoma several thousands of refugees live ... [more]
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January 23rd 2008 - chris malandrini: dream your world awake
jambo world explorers! Habari? Nzuri sana. wow... you kids are moving around the continent with a quickness. are you still riding your bikes? you should definetely stop by arusha if you get the chance, i know a really amazing family that would love to meet some good people. my friends name is Ray Mlingi, and his mother owns a hostel outside of arusha overlooking this little valley and water fall...really nice place. his phone number is 0717229790, not sure of the country code so you'll have to check that out, but they are really good people. his mothers name is joice. if you run into any trouble give them a call they will help you out. let them know chris malandrini from betty levitovs africa semester got you in touch with them and they will sort you out. joice cooks for the prime minister sometimes, so they have some good connections! I hope your travels are going amazing. know that my love is with you always. give aili a hug for me!
currently i'm playing keyboard in this band "somasphere" in LIncoln. it's going really well. we have a battle of the bands this week for a spot to play at a summer music festival that usually has about 10,000-20,000 people over one weekend! so that's exciting. and my birthday is on friday, 25 of jan, going to see some music and get funky! tanzania is a beautiful place, check out Ngoro Ngoro crater, it's like a hidden paradise. spread the love you share for each other with all the people you meet and your path will grow brighter! love and light
chris
January 25th 2008 - yathi: COOL!!!
This is so whacky guys. Im loving your trips!
January 27th 2008 - Kev: So glad you are well and doing fine
Aili and Bobbie
I just got back to Australia and back to my computer. I liked Tanzania too. Glad you are well and good luck
love Kevin xxx
January 28th 2008 - pers: yo
far out dude.
January 30th 2008 - Harriet: Thanks
Hi le-flow!
You are both inspirational with your long journey throughout Africa. I look forward to reading about your new adventures every time.
Thank you for opening our eyes to another world of ideas.
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