Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Leaving for the UK

Guys, I smell a rat. Our yoomens are packing their fur into small boxes - are they leaving us again?
Don't even GO there, Shadow. It doesn't bear thinking about!

Aw no! See my quivering lip! What will I do without my mom?

Here we are on the eve of our long-awaited holiday in the UK. I intended to post a complete itinerary but I've run out of time! This morning we drive to Mwanza (160kms from the camp) where we catch a flight to Dar es Salaam. We sleep over in the city tomorrow night and early on Wednesday morning we catch the BA flight to Heathrow. From there we fly to Manchester where we'll be collected by a Kevin, a friend from the gold - mines in West Africa. We spend the night and next day at his home. On Friday we drive back to Manchester where we board a ferry to the Isle of Man.

At this time of the year, this island is home to the TT races which have been going for 105 years. I've never been and am quite looking forward to the week.

When we sail back to the UK a week later, we'll motor down to the Shires for a reunion with friends who were with us on the gold mines in West Africa as well. The next stop is London where we're spending three days. My sister who lived south of London for twelve years, left for Spain exactly one week ago!

 We fly back to East Africa on 14th June. I pray you all stay safe and well until I return to blogging in Mid-June.

Blessings

Jo

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12 comments:

  1. Betsy Banks Adams29 May, 2012 03:36

    Hi Jo, Weren't you originally going to see your sister? That's strange that she left for Spain right before you all got there. What's up with that????

    Oh Well--sounds like you have a great trip planned anyhow... Have a wonderful time.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. Gaelyn29 May, 2012 05:24

    Have a wonderful journey. Look forward to posts and photos upon your return.

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  3. Joyful29 May, 2012 06:42

    At last the time of travel is at hand. I pray you will have a safe journey but I too am a little confused as I thought you were going to visit your sister. Nonetheless it sounds like you have a jam packed itinerary and it will be lovely to see your photo journey. Blessings. xx

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  4. John Going Gently29 May, 2012 10:39

    enjoy!!!!
    the weather's good here at the mo!!!

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  5. eileeninmd29 May, 2012 11:16

    Hi Jo, sounds like an exciting trip have fun and safe travels.

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  6. diane b29 May, 2012 14:09

    Oh no I'm going to miss your posts for even longer now. I have just arrived home and you leave. Passing ships in the night. have a great holiday. Looking forward to reading your adventures. Poor pussies.

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  7. Donna29 May, 2012 20:03

    Stay safe but have a grand time!
    Can't wait for photos!!
    hughugs

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  8. James29 May, 2012 23:02

    Sounds like a wonderful time! Have fun!

    PS. Yes it's "THE Route 66" in my photo. :)

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  9. Janie29 May, 2012 23:50

    Have a safe and happy trip!

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  10. Pat31 May, 2012 02:25

    It's too bad you won't be able to see your sister, Jo, but the trip sounds like great fun anyway. May the Lord bless you and Grant and keep you safe in your travels.

    (((Hugs)))

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  11. Lori Skoog01 June, 2012 06:15

    enjoy and take lots of pictures!

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  12. Gattina15 June, 2012 17:33

    They will certainly be happy when you come back ! I am finished with my suitcase tomorrow off to Tunesia !

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