I couldn't sleep last night. I felt like a 5 year old on Christmas eve, so excited! I packed evrything last night into my 1 bag, compared to most trips, this is a huge achievement.
With the house locked & the convertible parked safely in its spot, I headed out of my complex on foot. As luck would have it, as I was walking out I met this guy, his name is Louis & he walked with me to catch a taxi & even helped with carrying the HeAvY bag! As we were talking, I discovered he's actually from Bulawayo. I'm off to a great start! Apparently Mahatshula is a suburb, that's where I'm spending the nighrt tonight. That was a bit dissapointing to hear, I was kinda hoping for something more out of my comfort-zone. Louis showed me how to hail a taxi, 4 fingers for Fourways mall. That's where taxis to town are. But as luvk would have it, our taxi was practically empty & the driver, this very chatty guy called Msizi, was heading to town. He dropped me off at the busstop! I'd been dreading the long walk & he really helped me out! But just as I was getting off the taxi, Msizi asked for my number. I had to decline, explained that I'm greatful, but not available. I think he took it well.
I got out of Msizi's taxi, I was suddenly surrounded by 3 guys, all offering me a hand with the luggage. With a stern expression, I said 'Ke grand', threw the heavy bag over my shoulder & wobbled over to the busses. As I arrived, I was once again bombarded by a couple of guys asking where I'm going, recommending busses & offering to help me carry. I was instructed to only board an orange bus (named Casterns I think) but when I got there, there was no orange bus, just a green & yellow bus with the words "Revival Motorways" on the side. I went & bought my ticket & boarded. Orange bus eventually arrived, but I was already comfortable in my seat, and had made friends with the two old ladies next to me!
First myth that didn't turn out to be true, there are no goats on board, the only chickens here are in lunch-tins, and there's a TV! They're only playng music DVD's at the moment, maybe the movie's gonna start later. The bus itself is packed! The only thing worrying me is how warmly everyone's dressed! I'm dressed for Africa in skinny jeans and an oversized shirt, but I did bring a small blanket for when it gets nippy.
I really hope this Blackberry's battery holds out until we reach the border. The people on my left & right are taking naps, I've got a copy of Spud on my lap, but I haven't even opened it. One thing I can say for these music DVD's, I'm going to know eveey Zimbabwean dance move by the time we hit Bulawayo!
We're now on our way, no turning back now!
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