Rain, rain, rain...

So an unexpected blog. Not meant to be this close to 'civilisation' for a while yet!

Basically, it is the dry season in Tanzania, ie. very hot and DRY. So the huge amount of rain and flash flooding was a bit of a surprise!

We scrambled round in the mud, packed a small bag and went for the jeeps. Wow. I think I want a jeep. It was awesome. Power sliding down hills, bouncing over holes, rattling (literally like a rattle! - I've got the bruises to prove it!) between the floor and ceiling in the back (no seatbelts) and thinking we might just die at the hands of the most insane and brilliant driver I've ever met.

So, we got back to Arusha, and found the Backpackers Hostel and pitched up for the night. Went for a chinese and a few drinks in the bar, and then back to bed.

The night was, well... interesting. Some Germans decided that 0130 was the perfect time to blare rasta music, and to be honest I didn't mind. But the screaming, moaning and manic laughing, and dubious flsh photography behind the door at 0400 was a little bit off-putting. Right, grumpy old Tom here decided he wanted sleep and opened the door to ask for them to be a little bit quieter. So, 3 naked Germans were there. Stark naked. In 'compromising' positions, taking photos of each other.

Enough said. I managed to sleep a bit, have just had breakfast and am about to got and have a bird lecture form our scientist, Jynx.

If youra a little confused, Dave is our expedition leader, Jynx our scientist, Isaya our Maasai instructor, and Lengamai & Ngufu our Escari (Maasai bodyguards).

Got to go now. Hopefully I'll update you soon.