But for the price, and what I was able to experience,
I'd do it again.
The journey had been the longest single train ride I'd
ever been on. Even though it took several days, it had been an adventure — a
rather affordable one. The only things I'd do differently next time: bring more
bottled water and some portable phone chargers, since photo-taking drains
battery life rather quickly.
Ben Mack
Departing the Tazara train at the Dar es Salaam train
station, after a 16-hour delay in total.
Our journey was supposed to take three days and two
nights. But because of so many delays, it ended up taking four days and three
nights. As I stepped off the train at about 9 a.m. and got lost in the enormous
crowd, it felt weird to be back on ground that was not moving.
Ben Mack
(to be continued)
One of the highlights of the Tazara is supposed to be
passing through wildlife parks. Unfortunately, because of all the delays, it
was dark when we did — meaning there were no animals to see. I had to content
myself with watching the continually unfolding green forests and fields, and
the thunderstorms that rolled through every few hours.
Ben Mack
(to be continued)
Eventually, word got around the train we'd be at least
a day late in getting to Dar es Salaam. I was glad I didn't have a flight to
catch until a few days after we were originally scheduled to arrive.
Ben Mack
(to be continued)