29th July my journey around Africa began. Arrived at the meeting point at 8am and had our pre-departure meeting. The tour leader is Kate, our driver Jason and the truck 'Gunga' (or madness)! Was a big travelling day as we had to get from Nairobi to Tanzania (Arusha) by night fall so we had time to set up our tents and campsite. There are a range of people on the trip, Brits, Kiwis, Yanks and an Aussie. Also, the girls outnumber the boys by 20 to 3! Had a few get to know each other drinks in the bar in the evening and Springbok shots of Green Zapper and Amarula - quite tasty! On the 30th, I went on a camel ride with Elissa, instead of sitting on the sides like I have before, we sat
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