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Well it's nearly time to up and leave!

it all feels very sureal but exciting at the same time.

I hope thats sweat running down my leg!

Dunc and Rob are living it up in Sharm ElSheikh, apparently drinking free cocktails and having 5* treatment,

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Mwwaah ha haa - enjoy it while it lasts!

We will meet them in Cairo on 25th Oct.

We are about as prepared as we can be considering we have never undertaken anything quite like this in our lives! We have read all the relevant books and checked out numerous websites to try and get some idea what to expect but i think we should just go with it. Who can tell us what kind of amazing experiences we will have - we will just have to live it!

We have has numerous comments of " why Africa!" and " you must be mad, i couldn't do it!"

I think we are all a little twitchy downstrairs at the thought of our epic journey, but we are all up for the challenge and really want to push our boundaries. The memories we will have will last a lifetime.

All our famillies and close friends are right behind us even though there have been a few tears - we will miss you all but just think of the stories we will have to bore you with upon our return! and photos.................you thought the honeymoon was well documented!!!!

So this is the beggining. Follow us on our journey and keep in touch y'all !

Next stop Cairo!


Le4nne avatar Le4nne on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 11:31PM said
Hi Alison, Hi Gary! You should be well on your way now...say hello to Tutankhamun from all at Village! Good luck for your travels and we'll see you soon! x
icarium avatar icarium on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 11:31PM said
how do to the both of you, of what i have seen and heard it looks like your having a fantastic time, and it will keep getting better! enjoy every moment see soon an keep posting. from ian
Oldie Lowes avatar Oldie Lowes on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 11:31PM said
Hi you 2 It's mum and daniella here just to say we miss you loadz n loadz bilbo n missy r fine :-) sue and i r going 4 a meal on the 10th nov 4 a tearful chin wag no doubt have a great time keep sendin the pics love you both x x be in touch soon x x..mum..dad..jane..nige..daniella..jon..bilbo..missy..snoopy dinky..x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
lizzielatex avatar lizzielatex on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 11:31PM said
Hey ali and gary hope your havin a brilliant time !! Stay away from the insects and don't post any pics of them or i'll freak !! Joking thinkin about u both, enjoy !!!xxxxxxxxxx
Nick Noodles D avatar Nick Noodles D on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 11:31PM said
Howdy peeps, hope your enjoying the Gypt! Try and drink bottled water only if you can,and eat loadsa peanuts, puts the water back in and the salt you lose when you sweat. You probably know that already, so i'll shut up,wee bit squiffy, anyway...what was I sayin...oh yeah!Really jealous, freezin cold here,got heartburn,runnin outa fags and just stepped in some cat poo...great. ENJOY!!! Ta Ra
House Squatter avatar House Squatter on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 11:31PM said
I've never heard of brown sweat! Good luck on your journey!

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