We are Bill and Rosemary from Ashford in Kent beginning our journey on 23/9/05 to start our adventure to Africa, something that we have dreamed about for some years.hence the tiitle for our site 'atlastafrica'. Our vehicle is a 110 300TDI Land Rover Defender called Moby which has been extensively equipped for our trip. We intend to travel down the West Coast to South Africa and then up the East Coast to Ethiopia and all the countries in between.On our journey we will be spending some time in Malawi supporting the charity 'Starfish Malawi' who in just 12 months have changed the lives of the children of Kaputu school in Salima by raising funds to renovate and reconstruct an entire school. Please take time to visit their website www.starfish-malawi.org.uk to find out more about their work and future projects.There is a provision on the website for making a donation which goes direct to the charity and would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to:Debbie and Jonnie, Ben and Will for their support and great presents all of which will be really useful.Les from Doddington garage for last minute service preparations to Moby.Frogs Island 4x4 expedition and preparation centre for some of the work to our vehicle.Dr Morey and Mr Brindle our local doctor and dentist for preparing comprehensive medical kits.Mike Bates my shooting buddy for giving a home to my guns and old series 3 Land Rover.Ginette fot last minute sewing, the trousers and skirt are great!All our neighbours in Smeeth and other friends and family for their interest and best wishes.
Thanks to Pluckley School for their interest and support for Starfish Malawi.
The BMC Travel Clinic in Ashford for all our injections, sore arms and advice.

Useful items so far:canvas car seat covers kelly kettle engel fridge mobile storage systems cubby box and window guards quick drying towels this section to be updated as we go on our way.