August 28th Lusaka.. Capital of Zambia

I would not rate Lusaka as the best capital city in Africa.. Relatively clean..

But no hot water in my expensive hotel US$60 per night.

None in the morning.. I spat the dummy and 20 minutes later hot as can be..

An air block. It happens a lot in Africa.

Got the car back and did some shopping as I will be self catering for the next three days.

Spent the afternoon reorganising the back of the vehicle.. whilst doing this a couple came and introduced themselves. We chatted about what I was doing where I was going. Invited me to join them for dinner.

Sounded good so I went .. It was like a Phillips Foote - buy your meat ..cook it yourself ..buy your grog and enjoy.. They bought the meat.. me the grog ..we had a wonderful night.

Turns out she is the local M.P. - had fun!

This for Geoff Carpenter..News agent Lusaka.

Mechanic says car is in good nick ..