On the road again...

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....just can't wait to get on the road again.

Yes, I know it's not technically correct, as we're flying to South Africa, but you get my drift. Kam and I have spent the last couple of days, running around like chickens with our heads cut off hunting for a sleeping bag for Kam, shoes for me, organising our finances, obtaining international driver's licenses and spending valuable planning time playing Settlers of Catan for six hours straight.

As I write this, we're having a bit of a think about what to pack. It's quarter past 6 in the evening and our flight leaves in less than 12 hours, so it's probably a bit early to start packing, but Kam insisted we leave ourselves plenty of time. Oh well. How much stuff does one need anyway for 9 months travelling around the south-eastern corner of Africa? Most importantly, we've got the necessary gear to identify ourselves as fans of the Aussie Socceroos, whom we'll be supporting in their group games against Germany, Ghana and Serbia.

Wish us luck!

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Photos

Final preparations
Mum's clearly not impressed with Kam's style of packing.

Comments

[Susie Benz]

Good Luck
Hi Lovelies, I wish you all the best and many happy exciting experiences of which we all will be able to somehow via your 'blogs' can share with you. Love, me PS: I was expecting details about the Magna ads

[Eva]

Wurzeln ...
mensch wer ist denn dann noch für Deutschland, wenn bei mir im Büro die spanische Flagge hängt?? Wünsche dir / euch eine coole Zeit - genießt es!! Und mach mit mit den Einträgen neidisch!!!!

[Kez]

Hello Flo and Kam, So good to hear that the trip is off to a good start! Have a wonderful time (I know that you both will) and take care of one another. Make sure you cheer as loud as possible at the World Cup games. What an opportunity you both have. So great to catch up with you both before you left Canberra and I'll do my best to swim each week for us Flo!!! Looking forward to your blogs. Kez x

[Scott]

Have Fun
Hi Guys, good to hear that your both ready to tackle the world. Enjoy the soccer. I'll be looking for you in the crowd. Have Fun and look after each other.

[steve]

time...
First of all Catan is never a waste of time and secondly thank you for being so generous on Teus when i know you were flat out! Have a great time and make sure you do a couple of slightly life threatening things (Kam make sure Flo doesn't die he is not very good at judging situations)...:) be safe! Love you both Steve

[Aidan]

Typical Pharmacist
look at all those boxes of pills lying next to your bag!?!

[Nadl]

Gluehwein on the lake...
Hi Flo, freu mich riesig für Euch, dass Ihr wieder auf Reisen geht, und noch viel mehr, dass wir uns dann wieder sehen, und ich Deine Kam kennen lernen darf ;-) Viel Spaß bei der WM, und viel Glück Eurem Aussie-Team. Ihr dürft gewinnen, aber natürlich net gegen uns ;-) Sag mal Bescheid, wann Du wo in Europa bist, vielleicht schaffen wir's auch mehr als einmal, uns zu treffen! Und nen Glühwein auf dem See gibt's natürlich auch wieder!!! DICKES BUSSI, Nadl.

[Sera]

Fun Fun Fun
I hope (and I guess) ye 2 will have loads and loads of fun on yer journey.. Wishing you all the very bestest ;-) Dont forget about Germany, we miss you :) Take care!! <3

[susie]

the blog
I got it after all, must have missed it originally. I watched the game. 4 : 0, that is quite harsh. I felt really sad after the 2nd goal and then 2 more, how cruel. I watched Ghana v Serbia too and was happy for Ghana to win. Hopefully the Socceroos get their act to gether next time. Love to you both, me

[Deeps]

:)]]]
Hi guys, how is the travel going? Looking forward to your next entry.

[^marianne walter u.d]

good luck for australia
hi kamini and flo ,as i write this germany has won already by four goals to none.bad luck for all down under supporters. and we also wish you both a good time and a pleasent trip through south africa , mosambique and botswana for the time being love you both marianne ,walter u. dieter xxx

[Renate]

greatings from Schorndorf
Hallo Florian, ich habe schon von Suse gehört, dass du mit deiner Freundin lange Zeit in Afrika bist. Wir hoffen doch stark, dass du dich meldest, wenn du in Deutschland bist. Ihr könnt bei uns übernachten und wir wollen euch auch gerne wiedersehen. Bitte melde dich rechtzeitig, wenn du hier bist, wir würden uns sehr freuen. Liebe Grüsse von Stephan und Renate