Just a short note - not that there is much news.

We're are now fully into the final stages of preparation for the big off. Clive (with a little assistance from me!) has fully stripped down and rebuilt Itchy - changing all oils & lubes, replacing all the filters & generally checking the condition of all her major components. It's very reassuring to have had her in pieces & see what good condition she is in... also good to have had the opportunity to learn how she works in the nice 'clean' environment of our cellar - so when something goes wrong in the middle of nowhere in Africa we shouldn't be totally surprised!

We still have a few more things to get - solar panels, new batteries etc etc; but I recon we are about 95% there.

Now time to get ready for the 8 separate groups of people we have visiting before we depart for Africa mid-Aug....... no rest for the wicked!!