Our last night of camping and we stop at Mto Wa Mbu, a small village community, offering an excellent opportunity to get a close-up look at a small African town away from the main tourist trail. Our campsite is in Meserani on the outskirts of Arusha, the place where 5 of our group will leave us to trek Mt Killimangero. I was wishing I had considered doing this as well - who knows if I'll ever get another opportunity.
Our last night together and a special meal of roast goat (on a spit) and then to one of the best bars I've ever been to. The walls and ceilings are covered with t-shirts left from visitors from all over the world. This rustic pub sits beside the snake zoo where we viewed boa constrictors, pythons and crocs.
For the last time, we pack up our tents and head back to Nairobi, the end of an amazing experience and one I shall never forget. A group of very special people including our local guides made it very hard to say goodbye. Another 19 people to add to the long list of people I have met on my travels so far.
*****
I'm sitting on the plane, on my way to India, feeling like I'm not ready to leave this extraordinary place. I meet people every day who tell me I'm so brave to do all this travelling, but really, I just think I'm so very blessed.
So, the next adventure is about to begin. As each month goes by, I feel myself changing and growing in a way that I know would never experience by living my life as it was. This time is a gift beyond measure and not a minute goes by that I don't recognise how truly blessed I am.
I am thankful. I am fortunate. I am happy.
The gifts of the Camino continue to be bestowed upon me.
