Mon - September 13, 2004Monday, September 13, 2004 (Heathrow - England)The night before the trip but has the journey
already began? That strange familiarity of seeing where we will be sleeping
tonight. The ritual unpacking. The importance of all those little things tucked
away inside our packs. The enthusiastic guest-house proprietors.
Posted at 11:20 PM Read More Sun - September 12, 2004Sunday, September 12, 2004 (Shoeburyness, England)Work is finally over and it's amazing how fast it
is fading from memory. Trying to come to terms with the last night in this
house. Taking care of Mum & Dad before we leave. Cleaning out the room and
finding surprises. How to live for a year on just a few kilos. Thinking about
the family.
Posted at 11:52 PM Read More Thu - September 9, 2004Thursday, September 9, 2004 (Train from Shoeburyness to London – late for work - again)Still finding new things to organise. How to get
to the airport. Dare I try to pack everything already? Leaving party at
work.
Posted at 09:37 AM Read More Tue - September 7, 2004Tuesday, September 7, 2004 (Train from Shoeburyness to London – late for work)Another milestone point-of-no-return reached -
starting with the anti-Malaria medication. Preparing our gear and what to take.
Winding down at work. Are we really about to leave already? Are we ready? A
plethora of things to organise.
Posted at 10:10 AM Read More Fri - September 3, 2004Friday, September 3, 2004 (Train from Shoeburyness to London)Pre-departure nerves are really starting to kick
in now. Sandy is back from Holland (with lots of luggage). One last major
obstacle to overcome before setting off. My replacements have arrived at work
and are being trained. Have researched a little more about where we will be
going initially. The pros and cons of planning. Re-arranging the schedule before
we've even departed.
Posted at 05:50 PM Read More Thu - July 29, 2004Thursday, July 29, 2004 (Train from Shoeburyness to London)Just over a month to go before we set off again.
The butterflies are starting to form and we are busy with all the necessary
details. Some thoughts about our previous trip and what we've been up to since
we came back.
Posted at 01:29 PM Read More Thu - September 18, 2003Thursday, September 18, 2003 (Stoke-on-Trent - England)A possible job offer but will I be able to land
it? The long haul home. Our African mail awaits us.
Posted at 01:28 PM Read More Wed - August 13, 2003Wednesday, August 13, 2003 (Leigh-on-Sea – Essex/England)History comes to life more than it ever did at
school. Finally, some LPG but at a price. A family visit. Back to the cupboard
under the stairs. And there she is, the very reason why we are
travelling.
Posted at 01:11 PM Read More Sun - August 10, 2003Sunday, August 10, 2003 (Kenilworth – Warwickshire/England)Stumbling into a living history event. The
weather turns but an enjoyable day with lots to see and do nevertheless. LPG
isn't so popular in England but we need to fill the tank anyway. If the campsite
is too expensive, just find somewhere to park.
Posted at 01:10 PM Read More Sat - August 9, 2003Saturday, August 9, 2003 (Near Birmingham – Herefordshire/England)There is just
so
much history in this country. Heading into the Forest of Dean and yet more
historic sites of interest. Some campsites are better value than
others.
Posted at 01:10 PM Read More Fri - August 8, 2003Friday, August 8, 2003 (Ross-on-Wye – Herefordshire/England)More castles springing up in surprising places.
What did the Romans ever do for us? Following the trail of English heritage
sites.
Posted at 01:09 PM Read More Thu - August 7, 2003Thursday, August 7, 2003 (Near Bath – Somerset/England)The familiar sounds of a campsite. Pancakes for
breakfast. Not all henges are made from stone. So many castles but they can be
so difficult to reach with the
brick.
And now for a Bath.
Posted at 01:09 PM Read More Wed - August 6, 2003Wednesday, August 6, 2003 (Orcheston [near Stonehenge] – Wiltshire/England)A nice little diversion. Time to get the other
tires checked out. Onwards to parts unknown in a generally aimless direction.
Those student ID cards are still proving useful. There's something about this
particular henge. Oh how pretty the English countryside be.
Posted at 01:09 PM Read More Mon - August 4, 2003Monday, August 4, 2003 (M3 motorway - England)Still got three tires left. Showing of the
brick.
Visiting various family members across the land. Fun on the beach with the kids.
Now was not the best time to join a road recovery service.
Posted at 01:08 PM Read More Thu - July 31, 2003Thursday, July 31, 2003 (Ferry crossing – Holland ‡ England)Do we belong here? All change in the plans. Time
to explore
home
a bit more. A summary of what has happened since I last wrote this
journal.
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