London-capetown trip october -then home to oz..

[Galloping Gazza]

Hi all,Gazza here, 28yo Aussie from Darwin living in the uk for a while- been 18 months now-faark...Time to get into some open space again. I am planning a trip in africa leaving about oct, i,m going to take about 4-6 months-pending on the cash and the bike and a million other bloody things...
I ride a 98 Ktm 640, and love it, any takers give me a yell,
Cheers gazza...



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[damandaz]

Hey Gazza

Daryl here (Saffer) I'm too doing the same trip at the same time: Tunisia; Libya; Egypt; Sudan and down the east coast all the way home (Durban South Africa.)
Would be good to hook up along the way!

Give me a shout some time and we could exchange plans over a pint.

Cheers Daryl Watson

[Vindi]

Hey guys, just done the trip two months ago and it was GREAT!!!I went the same way and took 5 months.
If you need some info i can meet up in a bar in london and tell you guys some stories.
Henk

[MJC]

Hey guys,

Another saffer, planning on going across africa at the same sort of time, planning on going through west africa across to kenya and then down the east coast into SA (JHB) and then back into botswana and Namibia and then final destination of CT. Obviously certain things to be taken into account.

Gazza, what route you planning on??

Vindi, a few s sound good mate, where abouts are you in london?

Anyone of you going to Ernie's open day on 21/4 ?

Later

[Vindi]

I live in south london, clapham area

send me an email and get a load of your guys in the bar for a drink and chat

[damandaz]

Hey Vindi, a get together sound great! I live near Brighton so a trip to London is no problem. Just let me know when and were.

Got your email Gazza, thanks for that. Having trouble with my phone, will give you a call soon.

Cheers
Daryl

[Galloping Gazza]

Hi fellas, darryl- sorry i missed your call,then the phone ate your number, give me a call tonight, i am riding back to london today-twickerham,
catch up soon
cheers gazza.
Couple of s by the richmond river could be in order for this weekend...

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[POB/London]

Henk!

Hope yr OK mate - remember meeting you before you left! Glad to hear all went well. Any chance of a "proper" Brit crashing this meeting? Still planning my trip. Will deffo be at Ernie's though.

Laters.

(Lewis, XT600)

[Galloping Gazza]

Hi to all, Lets all get together this weekend,but being easter though,i will understand,i,d rather be onthe bike belting around,all are welcome for our little session,so come along and lets get planning.

Got a question, after riding through africa i plan to ship the bike over to oz, how will this affect the carnet??,
cheers gazza.

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[Vindi]

Hey guys, i am in Guilford this weekend, i can do friday or saterday near clapham if your guys want or we can meet some other time.
Henk

[damandaz]

Hey guys
So where's this Earnie's thing happening? Sounds like a good time to meet up.
I'll be riding back from Wales on the 21st so I hope it's an afternoon thing.


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[Gazza]

G,day fellas,
Couldt,nt get to vindi,s doo as i just got out of hospital-had a op on my big toe done or else i would regret it one day.
So on bloody crutches,but not slowing down...
Anyway it gives me a little time to plan and take the bike to bits.
I am still thinking of going down the western side -i really want to see west africa. One of the problems is crossing the CAR,rep of congo then towards kenya, its either that or ride up through chad then southern sudan which is a long way to go to get around some possible strife,Whats your thoughts on this darryl,mjc,pob,vindi.
Vindi- which way did you go ???
Does anyone know how much detail is on the garmin worldmap software for Africa. I have a garmin e-map at the mo (handheld) and am thinking of selling ;and buying a garmin street pilot 3 of 5 , as well as taking some good maps.
Catch up soon ,
gazza



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[omar mansour]

hi all of you dirers
i,m from egypt and i think most of you will pass by,so dont hesitate to pass by, i will be helpfull for you,(ask henk and he will tell you)
and you henk i'm realy angry of you ,why dont you email me???and how is paul ??still alive??hope so.
so when ever you want to come riders ,just contact me,
omar egypt

[MJC]

Hiya Gazza,

Also looking to head down the West and cross to Kenya, I'm also not sure on the safest route but will look a little closer to the time, ya know Africa...West Africa is a vital part of my trip so will make a plan somehow...will keep you posted if I find out something new...As for the GPS story, man that has done my head in but think I will just take the III+ and reasearch the way points, as there are no detailed maps of africa, not surprising though.
Later guys.

[Galloping Gazza]

Hi all,I was thinking of having a few s this weekend and talking about the africa trip-around richmond river area, so lets get the ball rolling and bring all our maps and tickets.
Anyone keen give me an e-mail.

All past and present overlanders welcome,
cheers GAZZA...




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