We're Leaving

We thought we'd kick our blogging off the day before we fly out to Africa (via Sydney, Abu Dhabi, Manchester, Gibraltar, and Spain). So, here goes...

We are about to start the Trans Africa overland trip which will take us from one side of Africa to the other, through jungles, deserts, beaches, lakes, rivers, and mountains. For those unfamiliar with our plans, this map will give a pretty good indication of where we are heading.

We'll be travelling with around 25 others on the back of a truck, bush camping and doing all our own cooking, cleaning (well, occasionally) and bartering at local markets to buy food. There may even be some drinking along the way. The truck looks like this.

We are feeling very excited, a little nervous, but overwhelmingly ready to go and enjoy this experience. The packing has all been completed and Sarah is just able to stand up with her pack on without toppling over (yes, Ben's writing this bit!!) although carrying a few less kilo's than I am (we're not just talking luggage here either). This what we look like fresh and ready before we head off and we'll compare these photos to when we get back (Sarah says she'll be tanned black and that I'll look like one BIG freckle, while I say she will look like a wild haired feral and that I'll look like I've reverted to man's natural form).

So, we'll update the blog as much as we can and hope you enjoy following our travels for the next year. Cheers, Ben and Sarah.

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