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Aug 29, 2007

Livingstone, Zambia

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Robert Hutchison
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Livingstone, Zambia

Hi We are now in our last week on our own in Zambia before meeting up with Inga's parents when we enter Namibia. But had a nice surprise today when we unexpectadly met up with Inga's Dad here in Livingstone who is up here on a tour with a group. Have had a last minute change of plan and are now thinking about skipping Kafue NP and popping into Botswana to visit Chobe NP instead on our way to Namibia. Again, thanks to all those who have contributed to the site on the message board an…

Robert Hutchison

We are now in our last week on our own in Zambia before meeting up with Inga's parents when we enter Namibia. But had a nice surprise today when we unexpectadly met up with Inga's Dad here in Livingstone who is up here on a tour with a group. Have had a last minute change of plan and are now thinking about skipping Kafue NP and popping into Botswana to visit Chobe NP instead on our way to Namibia.

Again, thanks to all those who have contributed to the site on the message board and also for the emails through the contacts page. We might not reply to them all but we are definately reading them all and loving all the news. Keep 'em coming.

Have a look at the latest blogs and photo albums on the site to see how our trip has been going. Our route hasn't changed at all with us having successfully crossed West and North Africa and the Sahara via Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Sudan. We are now driving down the East Coast of Africa to Namibia & South Africa, arriving towards the end of August 2007. i.e. 6 & a half - 7 months on the road! Mid-June to mid-July we plan to be in Kenya and Tanzania; Mozambique 14th-24th July and then on to Malawi, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa.

For those we don't see along the way just make sure there is space to park a Land Rover and camp in your front garden when we get back!

For more informative overland websites look on www.africa-overland.net and in particular our friend?s websites: www.4x4xafrica.com ; www.langebaan-sunset.com; www.longroadtripsouth.com; www.africansunrise.net and www.ourafricanodyssey.co.uk. Some of these guys are already on the road or just about to leave so make sure you follow their journeys. Also some we have met along the way: www.cape2cape.co.za

Also if you are interested in some of our other travel related photos go to http://tinyurl.com/nhq38

We hope you enjoy following our travels and we look forward to hearing from you. Email us or post a message and we will add you to our contacts list that means you will automatically receive an email notification every time we update the site!
Rob, Inga & Cathey

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Feb 26, 2013 re: Agadez, Niger

Rob Hi Alan No sorry. I don't remember this shrine and there is no mention of it in the blog. I do remember us and the guide taking a lunch time nap behind some rocks at this site in the shade but no bed. So probably not the same Holy Mountain. I do remember the summit of Assekrem (80kms) from Tam which took around 4hrs! last 20kms which climb very steeply over rutted, washed-out track and rocks. Climb from altitude of about 1300m in Tam to about 2600m at the top of Assekrem. From the refuge/camp there is a short walk up to the top of the peak where there is a hermitage (P de Foucauld – French monk/priest?)

Jan 28, 2012 re: Around Tesnou

Jenn Geez, that's unbelivaeble. Kudos and such.

Jun 27, 2011 on the message board

lakhdar hey , he is my cousin wafi , hope you had good trip with him , to assekrem , loool

May 10, 2008 re: Cathey and Wifa (Guide)

Alan Cantor I hitchhiked across the Sahara in 1972 from Algiers to Tam to Agadez to Zinder. Tesnou looks like the Holy Mountain where there was a shrine to a prophet -- and it was keopt by the prophet's descendants. Do you recall a Shrine (a square box adobe whitwashed -- with an empty bed inside; and the truckdrivers -- including the one driving my ride -- drove around the shrine 3 times and then stopped to pay homagge to the shrine ... ALan Cantor

Jan 10, 2008 re: Around Tesnou

fay hello,can anybody tell me if theres some campsites nr gibraltar and what are the names were gonna make our way to alacante many thanks fay

Dec 30, 2007 on the message board

Lee A day late for Rob but just want to wish him (you) a happy birthday, was thinking of you guys and hope you were spoilt rotten Love Lee

Dec 20, 2007 on the message board

Tanya and Ryan Hello! Sorry that we've been so shocking with keeping in touch! Wow, it looks like you've had an amazing trip - you must have some pretty cool stories to tell! We're well. Had Steve & Colby and Brad & Gru come and stay with us after Dave's wedding. Was great to see them all again. How are you guys? Love Tanya and Ryan

Dec 3, 2007 on the message board

Bron & Andrew Hi guys - where are you? Have been trying to get in touch - even phoned all the Hutchinsons in the phone book! Our home no is 044 272 5894 or Bron's cell is 0765081105. Call us please wold love to catch up. Incidently we have Claus staying at the moment. Hope all well. Gnu still in hospital. You would think parts wold take shorter than 3 weeks to make it up from CT!

Oct 30, 2007 on the message board

Fiona H p.s: What's this checking my maths stuff?? p.p.s Facebook is crap! Well no it's pretty interesting but far too time consuming!!! Sorry Bron!

Oct 7, 2007 on the message board

Fiona H Hey guys Is this site still even working!?!? Well I am so behind on things and never on the laptop at the moment any more, but I hear you guys are back safe and off again! Well done on your trip sounds amazing and you guys really did the whole way with Cathey! Would love to hear from you! Ings email when you can. Lots of love to you both...The harveys xxx

Oct 7, 2007 on the message board

Karen Stewart Hi there. You guys are going in the oppsite direction to us. Read that you are thinking of skipping Kafue. If you mean the South, definietly skip it. We went thru' and it was a waste. The animals have been chased due to the poaching and hunting, which is uncontrolled. There is also no camping at all (although they will charge you it). The only good thing about Kafue South was the lake, which you can reach from outside the park anyway. We are in Lusaka, but leaving now for Kafue North and then on to Luangwa. We spent a week in Mana Pools in Zimbabwe - very much worth the detour. Happy travels. Karen

Sep 19, 2007 on the message board

Tiff Hi Guys!!! I beat you home :-) Ok, i did fly!!! Sounds like your are having a wonderful time! I can't wait to see you soooooooooooon in Cape Town and hear all the stories and and and!!! :-) Happy travelling! Lots of love,Tiff

Sep 18, 2007 on the message board

Nick & Vicki Hey guys!! Looks like the trip has gone really well....Vick and I have been tracking progress! Rugby World Cup results looking bad for England (lets not talk about the SA game) although Namibia played really well. Good luck in the final stage. Best regards Nick & Vick

Sep 15, 2007 on the message board

Gina & Simon How's it guys? We are just watching Ire & Nam playing rugby :) You've been to some really nice places. Inga, you are looking good, but where is Rob? You've changed him to some skinny bloke?! hehe Hope you are both doing well Hugs gina & Simon

Sep 9, 2007 on the message board

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