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Cape to Cairo 2010

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10 July (Day 11)

10 Jul

Today we Travelled approximately 350km North from Senga Bay to Nkhata Bay along Lake Malawi. Because we left quite early we took an easy ride stopping frequently to take pictures of busy Saturday morning markets and people going about their lives.

We are spending the night at Njaya Lodge in Nkhata Bay which requires one to travel approx 3km along what might have been a road 1000 years ago! The lodge itself is SUPER Basic which is not a problem but hygiene doesn’t feature highly on their list of important factors which for me, is! To all you pariahs that have been ragging about our cushy and comfy trip so far, scroll down!!

The town of Nkhata Bay is a small but busy typical African town which is dominated by its market which in themselves are always fantastic to walk through because of the people, the signs and the variety of goods.

We were originally intending to spend another day in Malawi but have elected to move on into Tanzania tomorrow so that we have a little extra time to deal with some expected poor road conditions between Iringa and Ngorogoro in Tanzania.

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Sunrise over Lake Malawi at Senga Bay.

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Roadside Market on route to Nkhata Bay

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Woman carrying these massive piles of wood on their heads…

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The barber shop at Nkhata Bay where you can get your hair cut and confess at the same time!

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Market vendors..

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Fishermen on Lake Malawi.

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My shower at Njaya Lodge…not the George V but close!

 
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  1. Jodi

    July 11, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    Now, that’s more like it!! =)

     

  2. Roland

    July 12, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    don’t see anything wrong with the shower…. cold water – check, hot water – check…. rack to hang up (what can only be described) as long-johns with funky pattern – check (and priceless)….