13.05.07 (Family and) Friends Reunited

I'm so excited. I am in Maputo, found a hotel no problem, and for something under US$61 in total, I get a bed, taken to and from the airport, and free, yes FREEEEEEE, internet access. All day, and all night! My flight landed at noon, after an hour's delay for visa and customs I got here at 1:34, and at 1:44 I am logged on. How exciting is this! Its good really, as I can't change any money as its Sunday, so I can't really do anything or go anywhere, but at least I can keep myself entertained. I was so keen to get to the computer that I forgot to take my boots off when I got to my room, so they are now tucked underneath my desk. I hope no-one else comes in here.

Anyway, here's my plan. Rather than do a long blog entry, which would no doubt attract the usual "epic" comments, I'm going to divide things up a little with (hopefully) indicative titles to each entry. And yes, there will be lion pics coming, and lots of lion chat.

I'll also try to answer the enormous backlog of emails but it will no doubt take a while, so forgive me if I take a few hours off to sleep this evening.

Before I go and grab my camera (also forgotten in my haste and excitement) I'll just add that I'm fine, have no current injuries or ailments apart from the blisters on my fingers from forcing my suitcase zip shut, and am excited (Dinah, who does this remind you of??) to be on the next leg of my journey.

Back shortly.