Having said, in my mails, that the account was written for the Four Wheel Drive Club, I did find it somewhat restrictive to do so. If I do another one for that publication I'll probably just go for the normal approach - it's a lot easier.
I'm in the process of adding a few more personal details on this trip for my loyal readers - so be sure to visit again.
Two months later - so I still haven't managed to do this. Work keeps getting in the way of fun!! What a pain. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can change this and still maintain a good lifestyle?
Anyway, what I have done in the interim? I have fitted a snorkel. I've been told that it's "very butch" and not the prettiest thing around, but it should stand me in good stead for the forthcoming trip to Zambia and Liuwa plains in November. My normal sidekicks have deserted me for this recce trip, but I have an able replacement (I hope he can put up a tent) in Dave Reid. More on this later I'm sure and hopefully bring back stories and adventures and information to be used on another trip. Oh yes, I've also fitted a VHF radio for clearer and long distance calls on this trip.
Think I'm bad - ha!! My mate Derek has, in his words, succumbed to menopause and bought himself a two door sports car. A new Land Rover Defender 90 - a short wheel base in case you didn't know. And - it hasn't taken him long to catch up (or overtake) in extras.
The normal crew will be doing a trip, in the name of conservation, to Borokalalo in October - to do fence patrols. We will then test the new additions to the 4x4 families.
