Blog 3 - Fri 28 Aug 09. Tizi-Abekhnanes, MOROCCO Sitting writing this blog at 1800m in an olive grove, as the sun sets over the Middle Atlas Mountains.We thought we were in the middle of nowhere, but every now & again a couple of locals go past on their donkeys, waving hello, heading home in time for their evening feasts - it's Ramadan. The last couple of days we have seen amazing variety of scenery and lifestyles.We set of from the North East coast, dri...

Only a quick Blog, as I have sneaked onto the Internet in a hotel lobby pretending to be a guest & Clive is back with Itchy cooking our supper… Well - we have finally hit Africa after a wonderful drive through Spain (which is HUGE, by the way!) & a great evening in Madrid with the Haig clan. Having got up pretty early to catch the ferry to Tangier yesterday, we though that we deserved a day off today!The day off was actually for Itchy - she was gi...

Blog 1 -Thu 20 Aug 09 So…..we're FINALLY on the road!3 years of planning, one year of delayed departure & it's finally here.You have no idea how excited we both are. We have had an amazing couple of months build up… with Valmanya full throughout with friends & family.We have had a wonderful send-off, so now it all feels slightly surreal.It was brilliant to see everyone before we left: the Shirley's (sorry Vics, but you will be one soon!); the Moor...

Well guys - only one week to go. We have had a great summer with the opportunity to see all our friends & family. The house has been full constantly which has been fantastic - if somewhat dangerous for the health of our livers!. We had a great time celebrating my Birthday last week with Mum & Jezz both here. Jezz has been here a few weeks now & it has been absolutely fabulous to have the opportunity to get to know my "new" big brother, wh...

Well - now only a few weeks to go before we depart for Africa.... it still seems a while off however as we have the house full right up until our departure date. It has been fantastic so far - catching up with lots of old friends before we head off. Our livers are now looking forward to the restrictions associated with travelling in Muslim countries however..... The best part of the whole summer so far, without doubt, has been getting to know my 'new' big brothe...