My friend Terry, a food scientist, from Melbourne, says goodbye in Lilongwe.

Richard, a home builder and vineyard owner from Calistoga

Riding in Zambia

Stage 57 – Lilongwe to Chipata Zambia

152km 5.5hrs 25kph (aprox)
Six countries down, four to go.
Well, the part that was flown up from Cape Town to Malawi by Craig’s wife turned out to be the wrong part.  The spindle length was too short for the frame I have.
So, Craig contacted his brother that happened to be in Johannesburg on business and had him get one from a Bike shop there and will try to DHL to Lusaka.  I just got to figure out how to pay the guy back.
In the meantime, I caught Agnes cold or flu, so today was tricky keeping up with the boys.
The border crossing was smooth and costs $50. The place we are camped had warm showers heated by wood.
The town of Chipata is large and we had vanilla ice cream cones.  What a treat.  I’m all in and it is just after six, I’m going to try and turn in.  Tomorrow is a big day with 172 km (115 miles) and about 5000’ climbing.