Only 14 countries would you probably say, but 21 border crossings might sound better? 50.000 kilometres does not sound so good though! That's more than I have budgeted with two years ago, so please anyone, send more fuel... And spare parts, as Betsy is feeling the stress and needs a few replacements. On Wednesday 1 November she will get some attention and so did I on Tuesday (full body massage).

Hopefully I look the same (as the above picture) when I am dipping my soar toes into the Atlantic ocean, 1st February 2007. The big challenges are still to come, I am aware of that, and as long as you are alert, friendly, positive, keeping Betsy happy, yourself healthy and love Africa, what can go wrong?