After a relaxed and lazy morning by the pool, we set off for a bus ride into Moshi town early this afternoon. What a nightmare!! We were pounced on from every direction by men and younger people trying to sell us gifts and trinkets: necklaces, wooden crafts, paintings....you name it they had it and they were all quite sure we needed it too!! You can't blame them of course but it was nevertheless a little strange. We tried politely to say no thank you but that didn't really work and their persistence was a little overwhelming to be honest.

Anyway, we had a nice pleasant meal and then we were taken to a more civilized gift shop. Whilst we were there, half the group went off to see the local food market but alas I ended up fighting off yet more people who seemed to see "mug" written on my face I think !!!

The bus came and picked us up at 4pm local time and, what with the heat and humidity, we were all looking forward to chilling out again by the pool.

Well this is our last day before we set off tomorrow. Whilst the group is in good spirits, I must confess to feeling light headed and a bit "funny". I'm remember Peter and Nigel's words here that the earlier adjustment takes place the better !! So I hope that's true as I am doing this trip "chemical free" and I intend to stick to that.

Anyway, love to all in England. I'm ready and I am raring to go.

xx