The Midlife Crisis, Welcome

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 I turn 34 on the 29th of January 2024. Old, young? You decide.

 

I have ticked off 70% of my long term vision board, except travelling, and a few others. I live on plans. But right now, I do not have a solid plan on the next step. I know what I need to do, or I think I do. A friend called this season of my life - "a Midlife Crisis". I somehow agree. I need more fulfilment and so forth. This blog is not about that, this is just for context, chill.


Anyway, you don't know me, I am single (as in currently not dating), I am interested in men only, [side note], I do not have children of my own, but you will often see me with 3 kids.

I decided to do this trip now because I am extremely exhausted and I need a mental break. I will share bits and pieces along the journey, you will let me know if this is a midlife crisis or not. I am hoping to discover more about myself, heal, renew my mind, meet people and have FUN!

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In April 2020, I had it all planned out. A whole itinerary, 3 weeks, Eswatini to Zanzibar by bus, solo. I dreamt about this trip since I was probably 18. That was the time when I read Sihle Khumalo's book, Cape To Cairo - as I like referencing it, the correct book title is on the image below.

Spoiler alert! In April 2020, we were on lockdown. Ow sadly, that trip budget became an emergency fund.

Today is the 28th of October 2023, Day 1 of the Eswatini to Zanzibar Trip. It is the same trip, I just adjusted it a bit. I will use different modes of transport; Shuttles, Buses, Train, and any other that might seem interesting, maybe I will find a donkey somewhere.

Original Plan:
Eswatini - South Africa - Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Zanzibar
Return via OR Tambo

New Exciting & Better Plan:
Eswatini -South Africa - Zambia - Tanzania - Zanzibar
Same return plan.

Duration remains the same; 3 Weeks.

Did I mention I am back-packing?

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