The Road Less Traveled
Every morning, I’ve awoken expecting the worst because we are in a country that is notorious for wet weather. More often than not, I have been pleasantly surprised. Riding out of Dodoma, the forecasted washed out roads and bogs of mud were nowhere to be found. Despite the previous night’s heavy rains, they left no reminder on the roads. Today’s short mileage anticipated roads in disrepair and full of obstacles. Though the dry roads and few hills made the traditionally demanding day into a, dare I say break, in the middle of this seven day stretch.
The true highlight of my day came when we took a detour onto a local trail which led through bush lined with thorny trees and deep sand. Eventually it led us through a group of houses. From the houses, residents quickly emerged to cheer us through. After a few dead ends, we managed to find our way back to the route and the finish flag waited for us shortly after.
Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to take the road less traveled.
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Posted March 20, 2008 by Luke McMurphy
Tanzania | Tour Updates |
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