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I’m Giving Her all she’s got Captain!

Day 64… Sunday 4th June Up before sunrise as we needed an early start and to be ready to get on the road for 6am (first light).  Very slow drive...

Thank you for visiting Nigeria, please mind your step on the way out

Day 63… Saturday 3rd June Thunder/lightning/ rain storms for most of the night.  Our early 6.30am start plan did not happen due to the storms and difficulty in navigating the...

A day in the mountains

Day 62… Friday 2nd June The local mechanic arrived at 6.45am and Greta was fixed by 7.15am.  Spent the day sorting out the car, doing the laundry (handwashing) and enjoying...

We made it to Bali!

Day 61… Thursday 1st June 38 police stops today – this is ridiculous!  The officers are all very friendly and want to have a chat.  Topics covered include the weather,...

A run on the banks?

Day 60… Wednesday 31st May Found a working ATM! The queues for ATM’s were long.  Is this just a normal problem with technology or an underlying issue with the economy? ...

Running the gauntlet

Day 50… Tuesday 30th May It was great to have been able to fill up with fuel yesterday as the new president’s speech mentioned the end of fuel subsidies and...

Presidential Inauguration day

Day 58… Monday 29th May Left Sagamu needing fuel and phone data. It has been four days without wifi and proof of life needs to be sent! The MTN shop...

Time to experience Nigeria

Day 57… Sunday 28th May Another omelette breakfast, another border crossing today. We had a fellow passenger with us, Alexander, a French chap travelling from France who spoke good English...

A wet day in Benin

Day 56… Saturday 27th May Very intense storms this morning.  Watched the sky darken, the winds pick up and sand blown around before thunder/lighting hit and heavy rains fell.  Sat...

Let’s dance!

Day 55… Friday 26th May Pineapple and watermelon in abundance in Togo and we had plenty for breakfast.  Glad to be getting out of another hectic city where motorbikes rule. ...

Show me the colour of your money

Day 54… Thursday 25th May Went back to the Republic of Congo embassy and applied for a visa through a tiny window hatch handing over documents (letter of purpose, itinerary,...

Views on Ghana

Friendly vibe and a sense of humour.  A shared language helps. People singing and music played often. A predominantly Christian country.  Most vehicles have a religious sign on them –...
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