Mountain Hike outside Morogoro

Pictures of our walk. This was an eight mike round trip but proved well worth it.

The tribe inhabiting this mountain maintains the road/path. There are villages scattered thoroughout the area. 

Low hanging clouds early in the day.

One of several small waterfalls that teased us with "Ah, we are finally here".

Laundry day

A curious little boy

It was cool and very verdant

Geoff on a bridge

Boys at the waterfall

Boys clowning for the camera

Mosque

School

Kate and David

Esther

Taking a much needed break

Small waterfall

Mountain bikers 1 - These guys cruise up about a 30% grade through rocks, ruts and loose sand, often with full loads or women on the back of the bike. This is the most efficient way to take stuff up the mountain since vehicles cannot pass as the trail gets smaller and smaller and finally turns into just a footpath.

Mountain bikers 2 - In order to keep their speed down and save fuel the motorcyclist just coast back down the mountain, again, usually with significant cargo. There are no helmets, fancy riding gear or aftermarket farkles found here. The riding on display is superb.