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Dec 15, 2008

Ficksburg, South Africa

Hey everybody! I didnt think it would happen so quickly but my final week in Africa has arrived(and running out rapidly!) Cant believe ive only got a couple of days left! Ive had such an amazing time im going to be boring you all death for a long time!!! This week the little pups finally made their first public outing! They are so unbelie…

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Dawn Johnston
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Ficksburg, South Africa

Hi EverybodyWelcome to my online blog! I'll be trying to keep it as up to date as possible during my adventures in Africa but cant make any promises!!! Dawn x;0)x

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Dec 15, 2008

Ficksburg, South Africa

Hey everybody! I didnt think it would happen so quickly but my final week in Africa has arrived(and running out rapidly!) Cant believe ive only got a couple of days left! Ive had such an amazi…

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Dec 1, 2008

Ficksburg, South Africa

Hi everybody Well its the first of december already ill be home in just over 2 weeks! Its scary to think how fast this year has gone! Ive had a kinda quiet week the weather has not been very g…

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Nov 22, 2008

Ficksburg, South Africa

Hi everybody Ive made it safely to South Africa! Cant beleive im doing my final project ill be home in just over 3 weeks!! The meerkats im working with are so unbelievably cute! I expected it …

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Nov 15, 2008

Manzini District, Swaziland

Hey all Well ive reached the end of my final week in Swaziland! Im heading down to South Africa on Monday to begin my final project with the meerkats. This week has been pretty quiet i most ad…

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Nov 6, 2008

Manzini District, Swaziland

Hi Guys Ive spent this week in malolotja nature park in the north of the country. I was helping an irish masters student research the use of lichens in the constrution of birds nests! Must ad…

Denise Murphy Hello again, Hows it going? Thankyou for your congrats Dawn. Its a shame we can't text just noo I was wondering when you actually get back to Orkney? I ken its afore Xmas but don't ken when. Woohoo! I can't wait for Xmas. I'll get to eat even more this year and not feel too guilty! Ha ha Anyways hope your well and hopefully hear from ya soon. Bye noo, Dee + Bump X

Nov 16, 2008 on the message board

Denise Murphy Hello Dawn, Hows it going? Its a shame we can't text each other just noo but at least got this page to tell you the news. Actually its very BIG news!! Can ya guess wot it is?? Well lets just say i'm gonna be poppin oot a sprog at end o May 09! We both very happy. Had a scan on Fri 5 days earlier than me actual scan date as had a little problem but all is well. Got my 12 week scan on Wed 12th too. It feels so much more real now that we can see the pics and we could see the wee heart beatin away. So amazin!! Anyways, i'll toddle on now (soon be woddling!) hee hee. Take care and will hopefully catch up wae ya very soon. Bye fur noo. Dee + little bump

Nov 9, 2008 on the message board

Denise Murphy Hiya Dawn, glad your having a fab time. Can't believe its no long till you'll be back to freezing Orkney!! Ha ha. I got your last text you sent with your new number but when I replied it didn't work i'm afraid. Buggar. Anyways, hope your well and will catch up with you soon! Dee X

Nov 1, 2008 on the message board

Dot Hey Dawn, hows the trip going?

Oct 25, 2008 on the message board

Dee Angela! Thats a terrible thing to say! tut tut,hee hee

Oct 7, 2008 on the message board

Angela Norquay Hello Dawn.Dee said u got gobbled up by a lion.Is that rite that it spat o oot?????????? hee hee hope u doin well

Sep 30, 2008 on the message board

Dee Murphy Hey Dawn, How r u? Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope your ok. Bye for noo, Dee X

Sep 22, 2008 on the message board

Angela Norquay Denise Murphy!!!! Dont ken what she means!!!!! Hee hee x

Sep 2, 2008 on the message board

Dee Murphy Jeez, Ang says shes just turned into a compulsive liar. Heck, shes been practicing that for years!! Ha ha

Aug 30, 2008 on the message board

Angela Norquay Hello Dawn just ignore Dee's message.Theres plenty o scandal.Ducker has ran off with the circus,Denise has finally started shavin that top lip o hers and the best wan o all toon 4 gets dun in a van noo!!!!! Serously Where as i am still lovin me work and hav just turned into a compulsive liar hee hee.Hope u are doin ok?? Any "news" u want 2 tell us Dawn????????????? x

Aug 29, 2008 on the message board

Dee Murphy Hi Dawn, i tried to reply to your last text but it didn't work so i thought i'd type on here instead. Well, theres no much scandal happenin really. Just the usual shambles at work although summer savins ends after this week. Woohoo! Got holidays comin up in Oct and Nov so got them to look forward to. So, how r u gettin on the noo? Have ya found yoursel a lovely hunky guy yet?? Hee hee. Dee X

Aug 26, 2008 on the message board

fiona pirie hi aye whit like? hows the travels goin? take it your mam telt u wir news. stuart back home again noo workin tae McAdie and Reeve so that will come in handy wen no 3 comes along!! take care and have fun!

Aug 19, 2008 on the message board

Glenda Firth Hiya I spoke to ur mum 2day and she said ud passed all ur exams, well done u! It sounds like ur havin a great time. Take care Glenda xx

Aug 5, 2008 on the message board

Denise Murphy Hey Dawn. glad to hear your still alive just!! ha ha. U having fun then? Work is just the usual. Got a bloody double mail on Monday due to the fog. Grrr. So your no missing much really at all. Anyways, hope this sees you well and catch u laters. Write back soon! :o) Dee

Jul 5, 2008 on the message board

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Victoria Falls, Zambia 01-Jul-2008
Caprivi Strip, Namibia 05-Jul-2008
Windhoek, Namibia 11-Aug-2008
Swakopmund, Namibia 13-Aug-2008
Etosha National Game Reserve, Namibia 17-Aug-2008
Gobabis, Namibia 21-Aug-2008
Manzini District, Swaziland 17-Oct-2008
Ficksburg, South Africa 17-Nov-2008