Diary: October 2004

Radiac's South African Adventure, Part 12

African Adventure Parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Day Thirteen: Wednesday 27th October

My last full day in the country. Paul left early in the morning, I woke up shortly after and got ready quickly, because Wednesday is the day for Amke's cleaner, or as she calls her, her maid, and I thought it would be better if I was dressed before she arrived and I went down to introduce myself. She's a very nice lady, although only speaking broken English made it quite difficult for me to explain that ...

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Radiac's South African Adventure, Part 13

African Adventure Parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Day Fourteen, Take Two - Friday 29th October

I have arrived back in England after an 8 hour flight to Dubai and a 7 hour flight to Gatwick, plus half an hour or so by car either end. Next time I don't think I'll be so convinced by an indirect flight, although the 2 hour break in the middle was good for some extra duty-free. Plus I got to sit next to two very interesting people this time - I was on the window ...

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