Ems - I am here!!

well everyone, i've hopefully managed to attach some photos as well as hijack Chester's blog. Bless him! Fingers crossed it works?!

As you know we are on a truck with a various amount of other people - which has been a bonus in some ways - especially since I became a changed woman in regards to alcohol!! After a fabulous long and packed day, it allows me to still have my early to bed nights (10ish!! how old am I?!) and it allows Chester to have his early MORNING to bed routine!!

It has also provided different opportunities for us both, as the group is often split up for activities. So swapping tales is nice thing to do at the end of the day.

I won't repeat what Chester has already written about, needless to say we are travelling some miles and witnessing and experiencing amazing sights. Those of you who know me well know about my loo phobia, so bats up your nightdress in the dark while camping in an unfenced area in the Serengetti hasn't helped me overcome it!

The proximity of the animals we've encountered in the various parks has been impressive. As part of the Spice Tour we also had a trip to the slave chambers and former slave market in Zanzibar which was highly emotional.

We've just completed 2 LONG days on our bouncy truck, crossing the Malawi border where a comment from the customs officer, regarding me not hearing him the first time, was that I should not be too busy talking to my classmates but instead listen to him ( my occupation on my card clearly stating TEACHER!. This was slightly embarrassing but made in goodwill. At least I hope it was had he was armed.

Anyhow, we are now settled for the next 2 or 3 nights at Kande Beach, a site right on the edge of Lake Malawi where hopefully we will get to do some activities. Mind you a nice Springbok has been quenching my thirst in the afternoons. Canoeing is lined up for tomorrow as a fantastic electrical storm churned the lake's still water last night.

Well like I said, fingers crossed that I can add my photos!!

sunshine and freckles, Ems xx