We're off. Africa here we come.

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Today we head off on an adventure to a new continent for both of us - Africa.

I've been keen to visit Africa for many years and I've finally persuaded Phillip to join me on my dream holiday.

We're flying to Joburg then on to Rwanda for the first phase of our holiday. In Rwanda we'll visit those famous 'Gorillas in the Mist' and do another tour to see some Golden Monkeys.

Then it's back to Joburg for a quick stopover and on to Botswana for a ten day camping safari that takes in the Okavango Delta, Chobe and Victoria Falls.

We then fly to Cape Town for six days of rest and relaxation, wineries, great restaurants and gorgeous scenery.

So the camera gear is packed alongside the anti-malaria tablets. I'm writing and posting this in the Amex lounge at the airport.

Stay tuned for updates which will appear every five days or so. Although there may be a break while we're on safari because we'll have no internet access.

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Photos

Pic 1
Enjoying the Amex lounge

Pic 2
Amex lounge (thanks for the tip Shiona)

Gorillas
Gorillas in the Mist