malawi
malawi was supposed to be the well deserved holiday after two months of rough roads and some pretty rough food. i had heard many good reports about the place before i came, but must admit i was a bit sceptical about just how good it would be. i mean, lazing around on beaches and swimming in the huge freshwater lake sounds untterly boring compared to riding up mountains and getting chased by guerillas. luckily i was proven wrong by this friendly and relaxing country. we have lazed around on a number of beaches, cliff-jumped off the ferry as we travelled south, and even managed a few lovely rides on smooth roads through the craggy mountains. rob and i were joined by his brother paul, fresh from work in uganda, and as yet they havent ganged up on me, but its not easy getting the three of us in the tent. from here we head to climb mount mulanje, the highest in malawi, then head into mozambique and start the long trek north back to nairobi.