After 7 days in Zanzibar I had to start my trek to Arusha in order to find a safari. Steven decided that he would stay where it was warm for a couple days longer and fly to Arusha instead.
I took the shuttle to the ferry dock and purchased a ticket for the fast ferry. As I was boarding I could only see locals and thought, did they trick me into buying the cheaper and less reliable ferry but I was wrong. All of the white people ended up in VIP with me, which I did not pay for by the way haha. I just read my book for the 2 hours. Once I arrived I took a taxi to the place that I stayed last time I was in Dar Es Salaam. I had to go to the bus station to get a ticket for the next day. There were only 2 seats left and we were leaving at 5am. I got my ticket and then went and got some bread and apples for the bus ride. I had a PB and banana sandwich for supper and read the remainder of my book. I woke up at 4:15 and one of the cleaners walked me to the bus station as it is not safe to walk alone when it is dark.
The man sitting with me on the bus was very good at english and we talked for awhile and he explained some cultural things to me. He then helped me when we arrived in Arusha 10 hours later to get a taxi that would not rip me off. I got to my hostel and was starving! PB sandwiches were becoming sickening at this point haha. The bad thing was that it was Sunday and EVERYTHING is closed, so PB sandwiches it was. I was able to get a 7up. I was so tired so I showered and watched some TV and was asleep at 8:30.
This morning I started early at 8 to start my search for a good safari. The issue here is that there are over 200 "safari" companies. Some people will trick you and say they have a safari and then just take your money so I had to be very careful. After checking with half a dozen companies and taking a trip to the Travel Information Centre, I was informed that the company I wanted to go to was reputable and recommended. I then booked with them for a 3 night 4 day safari and apparenly 2 other Canadians are coming with us. I hope that is all works out, we leave tomorrow at 8:30.
One thing I have noticed while traveling solo is a lot more locals talk to me, especially the men and all I can do is laugh because all the men love the white women, and all the women hate the white women. Right now I am heading to try to track down some more books and then meet Steven when he arrives. Next post will be all about my safari :)
I want to wish Melissa and Cheryl a happy birthday and I apologize that I am late.
Talk soon!!
xo
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