This blog is a bit later than normal. No excuse - had a few days leave (Thu & Fri) and paid the price with having to catch up with work afterwards! On Thursday I had a major catch up on housework but more importantly got up into the roof to get down my exped kit bag and sleeping bag. I was pleasantly surprised that I'd been organised enough not to keep my sleeping bag in it's stuff sack for the last 12 months+ and it was nicely aired and fluffy already. I have now packed it into its' stuff sack to work out how much room I'm going to have for clothes and goodies for the kids! Looking promising so far! I also popped to the Dr's to see whether I had to have a private prescription for Malarone (which I do!) I think I'm going to take it, even though the risk is relatively low. Mosquito's don't have boundaries - and I don't fancy getting Malaria! I think I've made a decision on the Rabies jab though. It's £80 for the course of 3 jabs, but it doesn't stop you getting rabies; it just gives you 24 hrs to get to a hospital where they can start the treatment. We're only 5 hours from Windhoek, which should be well set up for this so I think it's worth an educated risk not to bother. Please let me know if you disagree!!
On Friday, I had my 7 year old niece for the day (Rachel) and we went horse riding. She's been going for a few months now. I used to ride a lot as a kid but haven't been on a horse for at least 15 years. I'm pleased to report that it is just like riding a bike and it did all come flooding back. We went on a lovely hack and had a great time together.
I've also stepped up the promotion of my trip - but have been equally disappointed by the number of cake sales popping up in the building! I think I need to pace myself otherwise no one is going to have any money left to even consider being able to sponsor me for this worthwhile cause.
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