Today I have been shopping - last few bits and pieces needed for Kenya. Its amazing how long it can take to choose a holdall! There were different sizes and colours and typically the size/colour combination that I really wanted was not available! However, it all worked out OK in the end and a suitable bag has been purchased - along with a waterproof jacket, which was not on the list but was in the sale and it would have been rude not too! So now I am sorted -...

So the plan for Kenya has changed a little. Following on from the 'issues' in Kenya (mainly the out of control Somalis and a few grenades being thrown around) we are no longer staying in Nairobi prior to flying home. This means 2 things - we can't go for our group meal out at the Carnivore restaurant and more importantly we no longer have to worry so much about the risk of being in a dangerous place. Our new hotel is http://www.ole-serenihotel.com/index.htm ...

Today I have been asking myself a lot of questions to be sure I have not forgotten anything..... Have I remembered to buy everything I need? - Yes Have I had all the injections I should have? - Yes Do I have enough energy food to cycle 400kms? - Yes Do I have enough cycle clothing? - Yes Is my clothing appropriate for Kenya? - Yes Is my bottom going to be very painful after 5 days on a bike? - Quite possibly.... Is going to Kenya a good idea? I stopped t...

Earlier this afternoon my phone sprang into life made a sound like a coin falling into a jar and up popped a message to tell me that I had a donation on my Just Giving page. This has happened countless times over the last 18 months, but today it was very special - one of the ladies who is coming to Kenya donated to my Just Giving page to help me reach my £10,000 target. I am overwhelmed that someone who is also coming on this trip and has her own fundraising t...

Day 1: 6th November. 72 women will meet up at Heathrow and get on a plane to Nairobi. Overnight from London to Nairobi. Day 2: 7th November. Nairobi - Nyeri - 2km cycling approx. Morning arrival in Nairobi. Coach transfer to Green Hills Hotel in Nyeri (3-4 hours approx). Nyeri is one of the largest towns in the Central Highlands and the gateway to Aberdare National Park. Bike fitting on arrival, followed by a short warm up ride to Baden Powell's grave. Th...