Sitting and Waiting

Well it turns out the bus from Uvinza to Mpanda doesn't come until tomorrow, so Kate and I have spent the better part of the morning sitting on the side of a road, chasing the fleeting shade, hoping to find a ride south. The nearest town is a 45 minutes walk in the opposite direction, but luckily we stocked up on snacks, namely a tub of peanut butter, crackers, and BBQ Pringles before we left Kigoma yesterday. So at least we won't be hungry! It's only 11am but the sun's rays are heating up the dry, dusty earth, scorching our necks and the early morning shade has become a rare commodity--Kate and I sit huddled under the last remaining shade in sight. The distant rumble of approaching trucks provides hopeful entertainment as the trickle of villagers greet us with concerned curiosity.