We left Torquay in the middle of the night (30/3/11) knowing that the next time the Azalai drives on the Bay’s roads it will be after it’s traversed the length of both Africa and Europe. Despite having had less than a few hour’s sleep, the drive to Tilbury Docks was really enjoyable. I did theContinue reading “Taking the Azalai to Tilbury Docks”
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The Landrover to be shipped
The MV Safmarine Mafadi has arrived at Tilbury – this is the new good ship to ferry the Azalai to Durban after the last boat ‘did one’ sans Land Rover! A quick note of thanks to Nicky Baker for her support and encouragement. Rest assured Nicky that we’ll do our best to add an engineer’sContinue reading “The Landrover to be shipped”
The Landrover has shipped for Durban
After missing out on being boarded onto the MOL Caloden, the Azalai was waiting for MV. Safmarine Mafadi to ship her to Durban. The ETS we had was 13th April. We watched her sail in to Tilbury on www.marinetraffic.com – but then saw her sail out again late on 12th April! We had an anxiousContinue reading “The Landrover has shipped for Durban”
A week to go before we leave…
…And so this time next week we’ll be on the train to Gatwick heading out to Durban. The Azalai is currently bobbing about of the Nigerian coast somewhere, and all being well we pick her up after the 7th May. The plan then is to head up the Dolphin Coast to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Reserve –Continue reading “A week to go before we leave…”
Ready to go?
One of the things I’ve ben asked the most just of late is “How do you feel about going?” Often followed by assertions, “Nervous? Just looking forward to it? Ready to go?” For sure we’re ready to go, I suspect that deep down there are some nerves; but most of all I feel humble. SlightlyContinue reading “Ready to go?”
Leaving Party and Thanks
Thank you all to everyone who came to our leaving party. It was preceded by an excellent unbeaten season ending game for Torbay Sharks vs a Newton Chairman’s XV. Just before our departure we of course would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to all of the companies, organisations and individuals who have been soContinue reading “Leaving Party and Thanks”