Ruth Woah, you picked an absolutely brilliant time to visit Khartoum...what with the civil war...probably would explain the lack of tourists and the police. :D I spent a large chunk of my childhood there and was present at the reopening of those pyramids so I'm glad you enjoyed them. I hope you didn't mention alcohol to anyone and you may be in danger what with those photos... anyway, I hope you enjoy your travels and I'll keep reading, your writing is rather interesting.

Sarah Miles Sounds like you've been having an amazing time, I've loved catching up on all your travel news. Have a safe journey to Australia xxxx

Laura Love it, can you please continue your blog with a summary of the smells of each country at the end?

Suz Sounds like you are really soaking it up :-) You've definitely sold me on Jodhpur...might get myself down Primark and buy a pair in your honour...or to sleep in, as it's bloody freezing here - well jel ;-) Love reading your blogs (glad to see that ha;lf a degree in English didn't go to waste)! Miss you! xxxxxxxxx

Sarah Miles Hi Claire, I've loved reading all your blogs, and after watching the Africa programme (you will LOVE it) I can completely relate to what you are describing. Sounds like you have had an amazing time. Have a safe journey home and speak to you soon xxxx

rosie I imagine sending large, carved, wooden objects back to the UK would take quite some time...

Susanna You made it! Whoop! So glad you've been having fun - have a great time with your Mum. Also interesting you preferred the S America trip...makes me think I should do that! Can't wait to see you! xxx

Laura Sounds Amazing, Can't wait to catch up with you when your back in London. Take care of your Mum.

Faybie Four hours to post your souvenirs?! Wow! Hope you're having a lovely time with your Mum xxxx

Suz Clairey! So glad you are having fun...think you have the best bit of the trip still to come! Make sure you put your camera in a plastic bag for Vic Falls...are you going to bungee jump!? And when you get to Harare, go into the town centre proper...not just the shopping centrey bit on the outskirts...cool as! Well jell innit! xxxxx

Helen marshall Teracotta plant pot!! U do know u can buy the in B&q for £1.99. X

Meals So you are in my country!!! Sounds like you are loving it.....so envious that you are there, I miss it!. Hope you enjoy the rest of the trip through Zim. xx

suzie Policemen, malaria and drunk plant pot purchases lol. I'm at work. Nuff said I could fill a line with interesting info let alone an entire blog page. Enjoy! Im currently reading your blog so that I get to do the Sum at the bottom of the comment box, how fun, its like a daily brain teaser. 3+5 = is ummmmmm ahhhh Dont get eaten by a lion.

Gemma Just read through your essays and now I desperately want to run away from London and see all these amazing animals for myself. So glad you're having such an amazing time. Much love for 2013!! xxxx