When I saw the crab sorcerer of Rhumsiki in northern Cameroon in December last year the two things he predicted were that in 2008 I would get married, and go back to Africa, I really didn't think either of those things would be happening, but now less than a year later that's exactly what I'm about to do….
I'll start from where I left …
Well after 2 years of working and saving up back in New Zealand, it's time to head back to Africa! Ever since travelling in East Africa almost 3 years ago, i've been planning my return - this time to West Africa. I fly into Bamako, Mali on Tuesday 18th
September and plan on travelling overland to Douala, Cameroon for the next 3 - 4 months. I will be travelling on my own - apart from the first 3 weeks when Greg is coming with me - and not on an overland truck this time, so shoul…
Well after 2 years of working and saving up back in New Zealand, it's time to head back to Africa! Ever since travelling in East Africa almost 3 years ago, i've been planning my return - this time to West Africa. I fly into Bamako, Mali on Tuesday 18th
September and plan on travelling overland to Douala, Cameroon for the next 3 - 4 months. I will be travelling on my own - apart from the first 3 weeks when Greg is coming with me - and not on an overland truck this time, so should be quite an adventure....
When I saw the crab sorcerer of Rhumsiki in northern Cameroon in December last year the two things he predicted were that in 2008 I would get married, and go back to Africa, I really didn't th…
Rebecca
Hi Alyssa,
I've just found time to have a good read through your blog. Sounds like you've had an amazing trip. Would love to catch up when you are in London, drop us a line if you have a spare moment.
Becs
Simon
Alyssa,
Thank you so much for all your blogging! It has been fantastic to read about your adventures and I admire you so much for doing what you have been doing. It was a great trip and you have inspired me to get to Africa ASAP. Enjoy the conviences of the West!!
Simon
Anne Luther
Hi Alyssa
Have a wonderful Xmas and New Year. Scotland will be very different after West Africa but like all places amazing in it's own right. Your blogs have been fascinating. We have booked for Sth Africa Sept 2008. Trying to co-ordinate leaving tour at end and doing gorillas.
Anne & Bill XX
Rebecca
Hi,
Been reading your blog and it makes my life sound really boring!! But I must admit I finally left New Zealand for the first time a couple of weeks ago I went to Oz and I can see how travel could get addictive! Have fun back in London and enjoy your xmas and new years will drop you an email soon.
Luv Rebecca
Nate
Hey Lys! wow, you write an amazing blog! Hope you have been able to get rid of the cold!
You are setting the bar very high for me even attempting future travels.... :) Im just glad your having a great time. What are your plans after Africa? Just keep the blog going. I have loved reading about your travels. Stay safe.!
nate.
Antoinette
Chilly London???? Chilly? It's (excuse my language Mr and Mrs Ireton) f***ing freezing here! But I'm sure your lovely Greg has been out to Camden to buy you a couple of beanies in preparation!
Can't wait to see you! Enjoy your last week. Lots of love xxx
Anne Luther
What are you going to do with all this knowledge and experience Alyssa? You will have to start a shop!!!
Really enjoying your blogs they are so interesting.
Take care, looking forward to the next update
Love
Anne and Bill
AA Team
We got yr p/card & have been following yr site & travels - Nick didn't know half these countries existed! Your clearly having a great time on a facinating journey and its pretty amazing to be able to follow you on the web. Best from the AA Team
Mands
Lys,
Your tales just get better and better. Sounds like you have had some ups and downs with the different countries and cultures, but I guess that is the stuff of travel and what makes it interesting.
I had lunch with Gemma on Saturday and filled her in with your tales. She says hi.
Keep on enjoying yourself and look forward to seeing you in London in the not too distant future.
Mands x
George
Hello gorgeous1
wOW - - what a great trip. It seems to be a whirlwind of experiences and most of them are to be expected I'm afraid! But hey, that is why people travel I suppose.
You are very brave doing it on your own and I can't help but feel both jealous and admiration for you - go girl.
I was actually looking at that piece of the world myself but could not get anyone to go with me - you should have called sweetie! I recently sold some stamps from my collection (yes its all very anal - I know) and got such a good price for me that I offered David £1k as a bribe - he said that there was nothing there of interest!!! If only he could read your blog I am sure he would change his mind as I feel your journey has lived up to all the expectations I had about it.
Who is this Greg lad? I feel so happy for you - yet so sad for me! Such is life I suppose - looks like my singing was not good enough after all!!!!
A nice photo of the MOUSEkateers but I thought that there was four of you?? We need more of you though!!
Quick Scottish question to test you now - When was the last time a Polar Bear was seen in Scotland? Pick the bones outa that one clever cloggs!!!
Keep the trial diary going hen and David says - - - - - well David just says!
Antoinette
Hey Lys, Ghana definitely wasn't good for you! Glad you're feeling more positive! You're still making the rest of us madly jealous!
Think you'll have to write a guide book on cocktails in west africa!!!
Take care, have fun! lots of love xxx
