We had arrived at the Ethiopian-Sudanese border very early – before 11am – and were also lucky with the speed of the proceedings: Even though the Ethiopian customs officer actually made us unpack several bags (a first! I know, we…

We had arrived at the Ethiopian-Sudanese border very early – before 11am – and were also lucky with the speed of the proceedings: Even though the Ethiopian customs officer actually made us unpack several bags (a first! I know, we…
Tansania ist das Land in dem wir voraussichtlich die meiste Zeit verbringen, und es hätte ein schlechteres Land dafür treffen können. Die Leute sind fast alle ziemlich nett und hilfsbereit – ausser sie arbeiten im Tourismus, da müss mer aufpassen…
The Rwandan border post was a very relaxed affair, apart from the fact that it is currently rebuilt – on both the Tanzanian and the Rwandan side – and thus the road between the countries is a dirt track covered…
After our successfull repair session at the Bosch garage, we were very eager to finally get going. Dar had been ok for a few days, but the traffic was getting on our nerves, and anyway we had been stuck for…
After the realization in Chipata, Zambia that Jan’s rear shock needed replacement, we went into solutions mode. We ordered a shock from Wilbers in Germany made to weight and bike specifications of Jan’s bike and luggage. And another supporter of…