So that’s it – after an entire year of preparation, my African adventure is over. The final few days of my trip were the best by far, and I can’t believe how quickly the time went. I felt like I’d only just arrived, but equally I was so used to the lifestyle I felt likeContinue reading “Day 16-21: Safari and final days in Uganda”
Tag Archives: backpacking
Day 9-15: Gorilla trekking across Uganda
The second week of my African adventure has flown by, and I can’t believe the experiences I’ve had in the past few days and that I only have another few left. But yesterday I actually came face to face with an endangered mountain gorilla! Here’s what I’ve been up to since completing the East AfricanContinue reading “Day 9-15: Gorilla trekking across Uganda”
Day 1-8: Building a playground in Uganda
It’s day 8 of my Ugandan adventure and finally, after more than a week of no electricity, let alone internet, I’ve finished my project with East African Playgrounds! Have a read of what I’ve been up to so far (oh, and Andy says hi).
Day 0: A new adventure
It’s a bit of a strange feeling. I’m sat here in my room, bag packed, ready to set off on another adventure. Around this time one year ago, my best friend Andy King sent me a message asking if I wanted to become an Adventure Leader for Warwick RAG, taking a group of university students acrossContinue reading “Day 0: A new adventure”
Day 1: Antigua, Guatemala
Here’s my first post to let you all know that I’ve made it! I’m in Guatemala, after three flights, a stupidly early start but luckily very few struggles along the way.
Day 0: Expecting the Unexpected
So tomorrow, I am going to embark on a number of things which I have never done before in my life. I am flying on a plane completely alone (three planes, in fact). I am visiting a region of the world I have never been to before. I am going backpacking!
