Blantyre is quite a nice town, a refreshingly developed town compared to many in Mozambique. Surfaced roads, chain shops, restaurants offering a variety of nationalities' food, post office, numerous banks etc. I decide to rest for a day to catch up on sleep, eating and general admin tasks. The next morning is a lie in from the norm, Doogles hostel is next door to the bus depot so I can easily get there for 6:30. After wandering for a while and asking almost everyone I find the bus to Monkey Bay. This is a big bus, similar to a single decker we'd have in a town at home, including the stop bell. The front and rear are rammed with luggage; a double mattress, sacks of food and supplies, only a few actual suitcases. I find a
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