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Ebola countries may be accessable
I spoke to Emma of Street Child today and it looks like it may be safe to travel through the Ebola hit countries of Sierra Leone and Liberia. This is great news as I may be able to visit some of the projects they have in those countries.…
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Central wheel components
A big thank you to Central Wheel Components for donating 10 front and 10 rear wheel spokes that I can take as spares. Central Wheel Components
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Ferry departure delayed
I had an email from Britanny Ferries today. My ferry has a stabiliser fault and has been taken out of service. I am rebooked on the Portsmouth Caenes route the following day.
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Ferry Booked and other preparations
I am booked on the Portsmouth to Le Havre ferry for the 25th March. Other things done include getting an International drivers permit (£5) and applying for a Visa to the Democratic Republic of Congo by post (£150).
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Article in Cambrian News
The Cambrian News printed an article about the trip. http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/45685/
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Thank you to Capel Dewi Community
Tonight Tom Cowcher did a slide presentation and talk about thetrip to Africa he made 30 years ago with his wife Eva and 3 friends. The evening was well attended by the Capel Dewi community and half the proceeds will be donated to Street Child. The talk was…