Sunday, 15th March 2026
We were bused out of very busy Lusaka today. I can see why as huge hills with lorries, not coping, jack knifing across road. We started cycling late, 9.30am, sun up, temperature 30"C. However I was feeling ok and hoped to make lunch stop. We were told there was a continuous hill for 6 miles before lunch. Everyone stopped at a "Coke Stop" but I had spent all my Zambian Money. Tony took pity on me and bought me a coke, a lovely couple gave me biscuits for sugar and were very supportive. Then we had a 6 mile climb in 41"C heat. Exhausting but I made it. After that I went in the car for going through Zimbabwean Border, amazing to be here. Saw Zebra and apparently Elephants on the road. Hippos tomorrow Now at Lake Kariba, ferry for 24 hours tomorrow then back to cycling. Had a lovely dinner tonight, someone's birthday. Animals around us snorting and making strange noises. Can't deny it, it was brutal today, sheer determination got me through but I was a bit wobbly when finished.
What stamina you have Janice,amazing. 👏👏 Good to hear people are kind and generous. Lovely to see all the wildlife. I’m sure it will be an amazing trip tomorrow. X
ReplyDeleteGood on you Janice and well done,
ReplyDeleteSounds really tough but glad to hear you got a lovely dinner. 😂 Hopefully the 24 hour ferry journey will be ok and give you a chance for a wee rest. L n J xx
Sunday sounded totally exhausting ...huge hill, huge heat. What a trooper!
ReplyDeleteThe lake will be a welcome relief.
So well done Janice, what an achievement! Happy to hear you have good companions and help is there when needed. Good to have some rest time to enjoy the wildlife. Your determination is extraordinary xxx Sue
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