We made it thru the Moz border, the ferry arrived and we made it across to Tanzania.
It was looking close at one point whilst waiting it out at Moz immigration to get our passports stamped, but they were eventually processed and we burnt dust to the river. Needless to say the ferry was late, but as soon as it had made ground and the only car had struggled up the bank, then we were down and on and off across the water.
It took a good 90 mins, some hippo sightings, and some cunning manoeuveres, but we eventually made ground on the northern bank. We still had the tricky task of getting the trucks off and up the steep sandy bank, but a good dose of the loud peddle and a steady nerve got us thru.
It was a short drive to the border and an easy process to get thru, despite the slow methodical stumblings of the customs lady.
Then it was put foot and chase the sun to Mtwara for a place to sleep, not before hitting an ATM.
A good spot, well it was dark so who knows, and a splash out on chicken and chips washed down with some local beer, and time to sleep.
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Hi all. I see you are parked near the beach at Mikindani Bay! The river crossing wasnt so hazardous as it was described then. Fish markets along the beach at Mtwara Bay.
Dad & Parvin
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