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Cape Town, South Africa


Greetings everyone,

Firstly a warm welcome to my travel blog. This will, on the whole, be my main means of communication with the outside world for the coming two years - a scary thought but given the nature of Africa it will have to suffice. Whilst I cannot promise regular updates, due to the lack of internet the deeper into Africa one ventures, I will post as often as I can throughout my trip.

Now to the trip itself. The plan is to travel from my current address, in Cape Town, to my parent's house in Wales on one continuous trip, working my way through Africa and Europe using only public transport. I realise some readers may be scratching their head's with bewilderment as to why someone would want to do that. Don't worry, you are in good company, as there have been, and will be again, times when I have thought 'what the hell am I getting myself into?'

So let me explain. For a while I have been thinking of leaving Cape Town (not permanently) and heading off on an adventure, and then I thought to myself if you are going to do it, at least do it properly, thus 'Cape to Cardiff' was born. The initial idea came whilst in Malawi last year, but since then has been developed to it's current state - one which I am happy with in terms of safety and well-being.

The route, which will need to be flexible if I am to complete the trip in the guidelines set out, provisionally looks a little like this: South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Western Sahara, Morocco, Spain, France, England, Wales.

Whilst such a trip will be an almighty challenge, it will be one that I must embrace head on if I am to complete it. There will be dangers along the way, as one would expect, but they will, along with everything else, develop me as a person and enrich this trip.

It is my hope to experience as many different cultures as possible on my journey, as to really travel in a country I firmly believe one must submerge themselves in that countries culture. In doing so I hope to discover myself on this trip, as well as discover the true beauty of Africa, a continent that has truly got under my skin.

For now that's all. But below you will find a map of Africa that charts the route I plan to take through 'The Dark Continent'. There is still a few months to go, so if anyone has any tips or advice for this epic trip please don't hesitate to contact me.

And finally, a reminder that this will be used by my friends and family alike, so if you are commenting please keep it clean. And if you can't keep it clean, mail me at marcus_leach@hotmail.com



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permalink written by  MarcusInAfrica on December 15, 2008 from Cape Town, South Africa
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Hey I just wanted to say good luck on your trip. I hope to travel Africa one day and will definately be checking back on your blog to see how you're going :)

permalink written by  Koala Bear on December 15, 2008


Cheers Marcus

I wish you the best mate. Good luck.. you are going to need it ;)

permalink written by  Jade Hogg on January 11, 2009


Hey darlin - so now it's a reality - your finally going traveling - such an amazing trip planned. You will come home as different person as a trip like this will grow you and stretch you in many ways.

You are going to experience so many things on your travels - in that we know that writing is your passion - write about those experiences from the heart and with wonderful detail.

Stay safe and we love you

Mum and dad xx

permalink written by  jayne1 on January 13, 2009


sweeeet. in the words of my footloose friend ben, "you don't know what you're in for!" enjoy the Mission. life's boring without one, huh.

permalink written by  pravda23 on February 5, 2009


Your brother WILL be joining you in Malawi and then going onto climb Killi - its all planned - Mum xx

permalink written by  jayne1 on February 9, 2009


Enjoy !! I will be sipping flat whites and perving thinking of you ! Followed by a spin to Hout BAy in either the Red Rocket or ze scoot .....Just keep saving for the KTM !!!
Travel safe


permalink written by  701114 on March 4, 2009

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