04h45 the alarm ‘croaked’ the team into action – loading wet washing and wet tents in the Landies, we headed back to Genova for the ferry. Oooh la la! The Italians and their signage... what signage??? One arrow pointing east, the other close by, pointing west to the ferry. We went round and round in circles looking for the Grandi Navi Veloci ferry terminal. And this before we’d had our by now habitual early morning coffee.
Not to mention at the ferry border control that the ‘polizia’ insisted on keeping the door closed - there being no handle on the outside of the door! How on earth we wondered in amusement (from the queue inside) were travellers expected to get inside to fill out their passage forms?
Once on the 9 storey high ferry, Richard commented that this was it... “no turning back.” Africa was before us.
Hey all, I'm so glad to see that your real adventure has begun!! I hope you all gain amazing memories and friends through your travels and experiences.
ReplyDeletePlease make sure you are all safe and aware in Africa, it is definitely of the most beautiful continents in landscape, people, culture and opportunity but also, I would think probably the hardest in which to find help if trouble presents itself -but enough of that! I know you will all be home safely eventually to share first hand accounts of your journey.
All of us back home are thinking of you daily and wishing you the very best!
Lots of love
Nick
To all the followers, lets show our support by posting comments to the crew as they travel!!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds great and seriously adventurous!!! continue discovering and having a fabulous time
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Hey Brit, 20 days since your last blog entry and I wonder where you are on the map? Most importantly, it's your 50th birthday today and would love to know where you are spending it - caked with mud, parched from the sun and the wind or quaffing a glass of something ice cold and wearing clean cool gear???? Happy Birthday my wonderful friend. You are in my prayers every day. Miss you tons, sending you lots of love, energy, light, Brat child xxx
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