We should have been somewhere in France now, had the Algerian embassy not "lost" Martin et al's passports. Mais c'est la vie.... the extra 2 weeks has, and will give us time to consolidate the myriad gear we have, and still need to get and pack into a very small space on the Lightweight. Positively, at least the UK team have their Algerian visas in hand, awaiting visas from Cameroon, and hopefully Nigeria.
Initial team was to be 6 people, 4 vehicles - as of today we are down to 2 vehicles, 3 people as John and Ros had to pull out today due to John needing to have his gall bladder removed... better now than in the Congo John - but really sorry you are not going to be on the adventure with us.
On arriving in Castlemoreton last Sunday (8th), our farewell was planned and happening - lots of well wishers in the garden, yummy food - Christine is a wizz - and a clear summer day - not to mention the 3 Landies lined up to be admired. Chandra arrived with a miniature "hot air balloon" inscribed with our website www.boudiccatravels.co.uk, which he set sail on the Castlemorton common (the largest common in the UK), with "bon voyage" celebrations - it was a fabulous surprise and inspiring to see it take to the skies - a good sign.
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