On the buses!

Sunday 6^th February

The flight out was a very smooth one and the overnight accommodation very comfortable apart from the creaking security gate being opened every 1-2 hours overnight. Ask for a rear facing room when you stay Ann and Kate! But at least I didn’t have to contend with any exploding taps this time!

Travelling by bus has to be one of the best ways to get in touch with the local culture but 9 hours was a little long!! I didn’t see a single Mzungu (white person) the whole day until I arrived here at Kagando. Various culinary delights are on offer en route; roast meat, roast liver, roast maize or cassava none of which really appealed. The chap sitting next to me seemed quite an expert and rejected several offerings as they were undercooked “They can induce vomiting” he confidently told me! However I was brave enough to try the roast bananas which I have to say were delicious. I was very relieved to arrive before dark somewhat exhausted! I was greeted by a very friendly couple who made me a very welcome cup of tea. They are leaving tomorrow. The wife is a retired GP who set up the palliative care provision a few years ago which seems to offer a very effective service. I also met a Canadian nurse, Viv Henderson, who amazingly was one of the nurses at Kapsowar when we were there. I don’t think she recognised me after 26 years!