“Quite a market,” mused Joe, as they moved back to the railroad station. “Ought to be able to find anything you’d want there.”
The train arrived at last, and the explorers lost no time in boarding. They found the coach very comfortable, although it appeared rather old.
“You were right, Howard. As yet we are the only passengers,” observed Mr. Lewis.
Before long the train started moving, slowly at first, picking up speed later.
“We’re off!” cried Joe, gazing out of the window with interest.
After a short stop at Kilindini they crossed the channel and passed through luxuriant tropical vegetation—coconut palms, mangoes, and countless other trees and plants.
“When do we see the herds of wild animals?” asked Bob, after an hour had passed. “This is a game reserve, isn’t it?”
His father nodded.
“We should see some before long now,” he said. “But, of course, there won’t be any great numbers until we get farther along.”