Hi everyone, I'm back! So hopefully I've spoken to plenty of you already and will be seeing you in the next week or two. Sadly, this means that my life of leisure is over. Well, my time in the sun at least appears to be up. What's going on with the great British weather, is this some kind of punishment for having too much fun over the past 6 months?! Already everything is beginning to seem like a distant memory. If I haven't bored you all enough already, get ready for more photos and stories when I see you so that I can relive all my adventures again. So now I'm back and trying to keep myself busy, pretending to look for a proper job when really I'm planning my next escape - place your ... read more

…Or: ‘Mmm, I’m getting hints of blackberries, with chocolate undertones and a slight smoky aftertaste…at least I think that’s what it said on the menu!’ Picked up a car in PE so we've been enjoying the freedom of staying off the beaten track a bit and not having to get up at 5am anymore! Having not driven for 6 months or more, it was an interesting moment when I got behind the wheel for the first time, especially as the lights were barely working so I couldn't see more than 2 metres in front of me! Spent the last week or so travelling along the Garden Route, stopped at: Jeffrey’s Bay - Surf capital of South Africa. Blowing a gale when we got there so we didn't stay long...well, long enough to spend far too ... read more

Yes, you've guessed it, Frankie's been on safari again! And I'm still not bored of seeing animals, even booked on a night drive tonight so will hopefully be raving about my sightings of lions in a few days time! It's been a while since I've written anything because I've had the very welcome distraction of Gerry flying out to keep me company. It's so good to be reunited and we're having a fantastic time travelling around South Africa together. Spent the first few days in Port Elizabeth being spoilt rotten with a luxury apartment and dinner out etc. Thank you everyone who sent me a card and presents it was really nice to have a suprise package! As a birthday treat we went on a game drive in Addo National Park. We had such a ... read more

What a difference 12 hours can make… Sunday afternoon I’m sweltering in Douala, despite doing nothing more energetic than sitting outside a bar with a cold coke and a book. Well ok, I did walk across the road to get some brochettes for my dinner. Around me the roads are potholed, the taxi drivers trying to rip you off and some overly friendly guy called Paul is inviting me to his beauty salon to get my hair done because apparently I look like I’ve let my appearances slip! Next thing I know I’m walking off a plane in Joburg and joining a long queue of white holidaymakers at passport control. Then I’m being driven in an air-conditioned car along a motorway, with high-rise buildings and shopping malls everywhere. Thanks to my extremely kind godfather and family ... read more

Hi everyone, Just to let you know I'm jumping ship. Leaving the truck and flying to Joburg on Sunday. All is good and I'm happy, just bored of long driving days and delays and no personal space. Looking forward to doing some independent travelling, seeing South Africa, having a change of scene and the luxuries of a bed, bath and washing machine (thank you Jim and Janine)! Will update you on last few weeks and safe arrival in SA sometime next week when I've recovered from culture shock! Fxx... read more