Feb 13

I am four days into the tour and have decided to take a pause in the journal - due to technical and physical reasons.

Technically, cell signals are very weak and there very little if any wifi in the places we have been staying. 

Physically, I had a hard fall two days ago and broke a rib - no more cycling. Luckily, the fracture is not displaced but there is separation at the break site. I considered continuing on, riding in the Land Cruiser and partaking in the wildlife viewings and camaraderie among the great group of riders and guides. However, I deemed the bumpy roads would be jarring and did not want to risk displacement and further complications.

Right now I am resting/healing in the home base lodge of the touring guides. I am well taken care of and am meeting all sorts of interesting folks on their way up or down from Mt. Kilimanjaro. I'm gradually getting more sleep as I adjust and the pain subsides. Otherwise I am doing quite well, disappointed yes but enjoying my time in Tanzania.  

The journal will continue, catching up on the two wonderful days of cycling through the savannah and the aftermath of the fall. Unless the wifi/cell signal improves dramatically, new entries will be delayed until I return to the US on the 20th.

Thanks in advance for all your well wishes, but know that I am confident in a full recovery and returning to Europe in early April.