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Uganda At Last

by Fiona on July 24, 2008 · No Comments · in Africa, Uganda

After a rather arduous journey from Vancouver to Kampala, I’m finally here. It involved a bit of bribery (in Seattle of all places) to cut a line at the airport, and then a lengthy layover in Amsterdam (but refreshed with an airport shower) followed by a slight hassle checking into the hostel, but I made [...]

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Reached the tip of Africa!

by Fiona on July 27, 2005 · No Comments · in Africa, South Africa

The anticipation that I felt as I stepped off the bus in Capetown had been building up for the entire 22 hour journey. I was not planning for the same adventures of Zambia or Namibia, but rather some quality time with a dear friend that had returned to her home in South Africa. When Claudia [...]

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The Namibian Adventure

by Fiona on July 4, 2005 · No Comments · in Africa, Namibia

Having crossed the border from Zambia, the road that stretched out ahead was long and straight. It welcomed my feet hanging out of the window in addition to catching up in my diary. (I’m always having to catch up in my diary and in the blog entries if you haven’t noticed!!) This drive along the [...]

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Jump of nerves….

by Fiona on July 1, 2005 · No Comments · in Africa, Zambia

As you may recall from my last blog, I was beginning to experience an unusual entry into the land of Zambia. I had collected my Tanzanian exit stamp in the early hours of the morning and joined my mate Anita in order to get our visas from the on board customs officials. Having explained to [...]

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Aaaaaggggggggghhhhhhhhh, Zanzibar

by Fiona on June 21, 2005 · 2 Comments · in Africa, Tanzania

As I boarded the bus early in the morning in Nairobi I prepared myself for the scheduled 12 hour journey to Tanzania. Interesting sights along the way, but nothing to keep me awake for more than 20 minutes straight! Luckily I woke up in time for the border, for what should be a simple procedure [...]

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Hakuna Matata

by Fiona on June 20, 2005 · No Comments · in Africa, Kenya

Just to let you all know, I’ve found a great internet cafe (in Zambia now!) and managed to upload all remaining Egypt photos on the last entry so check them out!! And now for KENYA!!!! Considering all 23 countries that I’m visiting on this trip, I’ve been most excited about Kenya and East Africa in [...]

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egypt pyramid squint

How many Mohamed’s are there in Egypt?

by Fiona on June 10, 2005 · No Comments · in Africa, Egypt

The title question regarding the number of Mohamed’s in Egypt, could be asked of several names of course. It just struck me that after just a couple of weeks in Egypt I had met at least 4 or 5. I asked one of the local tour leaders’ how many he knew. His response of 40 [...]

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Only in Egypt

by Fiona on June 4, 2005 · No Comments · in Africa, Egypt

I know the entries further along this trip won’t have as many photos and stories, until then I may be able to compile my own entertaining travel novel!! Upon my return from Jordan, I had just over one week in Cairo before heading out to the rest of Egypt. Looking forward to seeing a bit [...]

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Have landed in Cairo…

by Fiona on May 22, 2005 · No Comments · in Africa, Egypt

So here I am. No longer roaming through beautiful Canada. No longer working every waking moment through the entire UK. I AM IN CAIRO!!! Arriving at the first stop in the big adventure was daunting, the fact that it was the middle of the night was a mere inconvenience. Looked for my pre-arranged driver named [...]

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