We left early for Lusaka this morning and met up with a Belgian rider, Dominique, who has come down the west coast of Africa and rode with us to Lusaka.
Our riding style has become a lot more structured over the last few days so in order to cover large distances quickly we ride 250km, stop for fuel and then another 250km to eat. Lusaka was only a 500km ride so we got here by lunchtime.
We are spending the night in an ex presidential home that belongs to the family of the current President Banda as Simon and Shaun are friends with Simon Banda and his wife Barbara. The home is massive and beautiful and we are very grateful for their hospitality.
Dinner was with the Banda’s at the new Manda Hill shopping mall in Lusaka which is truly world class (and I believe belongs to Zenprop (if so, good job boys!!)) and we had an awesome evening.
Iain has taken on the new nickname of the “Albatross” as he has learnt to manage the Yamaha’s height by tiptoeing his way to a particular acceleration before lifting his feet onto the pegs.
It is fantastic to spend this time with 4 other incredible guys!
Leaving the Royal..
Smoke break Simon…
The home of the Banda’s for the night.