Apologies - this is a monster of a blog but it is because internet access is very limited and quite rubbish when it is available. So this is like several blogs rolled up into one! Day 7-9: Swakopmund, Namibia The adventure Capital of Namibia certainly lived up to its name, except for on a Sunday - everything is shut and good luck trying to get anything done in this place on a Sunday! Managed to do some quad biking on some mamoth dunes and we did the usual stupid...

My first blog from Africa, as the internet and computer facilities here are a few years behind to say the least. I have had an amazing time so far... South Africa:I arrived in Cape Town on the 27th of March and stayed at quite a luxury hostel, with some awesome room mates from Finland and the US. Had a good few days just chilling round the town and checking out some of the sites but Cape Town is very touristy and isn't really Africa - very cosmopolitan and full...

Visiting my wee sis and checking out her new life in Spain... Day One: Arrived in Girona - an hour and half from Barcelona, although Ryan Air seem to think it is Barcelona - explain that one to me? Made my way to Barcelona to meet my wee sis and rush off to see Barcelona crush Malaga 6 - NIL! The goal fest was awesome to see and the Nou Camp was packed - what a stadium! After the footy we made out way to Pipp's flat in the centre and picked up some greasy Span...

Had a crack at the West Highland Way - almost 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William... Day One: Dragged my 25KG backpack 15 miles in some very miserable weather on the first day in just 4 hours, which got me to the town Drymen, where I tried to find a campsite and got accused of being English by a local! Rescued a lost Spaniard (Antonio, who joined me for the rest of the trip) and helped him find a B&B for the night, while I tried to find an open campsi...