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New site URL and logo
I have moved the site to a new domain www.john-barrett.uk/africa Please update your bookmarks. I have designed a new logo for the trip, I hope to make stickers and badges to swap with fellow travellers and Scouts I meet on the road.
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More Bike mods plus camping gear
I have now fitted a set of heated grips to the bike as well as an auxiliary power socket and USB charging point. I have also done a test pack of most of the kit to check for space – I need not have worried, I have plenty…
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Street Child
I have set myself two challenges for this trip. One is to raise money for Street Child who work in Africa to help kids who are for whatever reason left to fend for themselves. One of the outcomes from of the Ebola outbreak is that thousands of kids…
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Route Planning 2
A lot has changed since I put up my original route planning post so I thought it best to post again. The current plan is to leave the UK at the end of March/beginning of April 2015. The route will be: UK – France – Spain – Morocco…
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Innoculations
I have been to see the practice nurse at the local GP surgery and come away several hundreds of pounds lighter, an arm full of needle holes and an appointment to go back for more. My tetanus/diptheria/polio was boosted a few years ago and I did receive the…
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Radiator protector fitted
I have fitted a metal radiator protector obtained from Altech Designs who sell them on e-bay. It appears very good quality and looks good. Fitting was straight forward as it goes over the existing plastic coverand completed within 15 minutes. They give longer bolts which replace the stock…