Bush Camp in Tanzania
Thrills and spills were the flavours of today’s hot stage through another beautiful part of Tanzania. The thrill part…..awesome rocky, bumpy downhills……and the spill part…..rocks that seem to enjoy grabbing at your wheel and tossing your mercilessly off your ‘trusty steed’! (aka…your bike). Camp at the moment looks like a first aid post and the betadeine, antiseptic sprays and dressings are being quickly depleted as we clean up grazes, scrapes and various other wounds. It was a day of ups and downs, rolling hills, undulating surfaces, rocky roads, scorching temperatures. The scenery made the day worthwhile; crossing Mtema Dam, passing through pockets of villages, zipping past Masai cattle herders, dodging traffic, getting out of the way of Doris and the African Routes boys on their way to camp, ice cold coke stops and stunning views from the high points along the route. Andy Cameron has been enjoying the rough bumpy roads and today had a blinding ride to win the stage while Eva cruised in not too long afterwards. Iringa is beckoning and it marks the end of the 'Snows of Kilimanjaro' stage, the impending departure of 4 sectional riders (Ruth, Trina, Donna and Ritchie) as well as a well-deserved rest day for the others.
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Posted March 23, 2007 by Field Writer
Tanzania | Tour Updates |
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