Kiran on the final days drive to Kribi
Road out of Nigeria
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ITS RAINING TORRENTIALY, WE HAVE A BOOT FULL OF FLAT TYRES, EVERTHING IS CAKED IN MUD & WE'RE LEAKING PETROL... BUT WHO CARES, WE ARE NEARLY THERE!
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SPENT 38 OF LAST 42HRS DRIVING THRO MUD & GRAVEL: OVER CORRUGATIONS & RICKETY BRIDGES: 8 BEING PUSHED UP HILLS BY CHILDREN IN EXCHANGE FOR BOM-BONS.
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JO KEPT DRIVING THRO' HUGE POTHOLES IN THE DARK AND BLEW OUT 4 TYRES. LUCKILY WE HAD 4 SPARES & FIXED 2 THIS A.M. NOW ITS A BIG PUSH TO THE FINISH!
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SPENT 1ST 6 HOURS OF DAY DEBATING THE FINER POINTS OF THE CAMEROON CUSTOMS PROCEDURE WITH AN OBTUSE OFFICIAL. NOW JUST 1500KM OF DODGY ROADS TO GO!
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QUEUED FOR PETROL FOR 1 HOUR & GOT FLAT TYPE BUT AT LEAST WE HAVD NOW CROSSED INTO CAMEROON & NOW HAVE ELECTRICITY & RUNNING WATER.
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STAYING IN HUGE DESERTED HOTEL WGTH NO WATER & NO ELECTRICITY. VERY REMINISCIENT OF "THE SHINING"!
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OFFICIALS IN UNIFORMS WANTED TO IMPOUND OUR CAR & DRIVE OFF WITH OUR DOCUMENTS FOR HAVING A R H DRIVE CAR, BUT WE MANAGED TO PERSUADE THEM NOT TO
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Surprisingly close to nigeria-benin border considering how much driving we've done today, but since most was through wheel height mud...
Jo
Well, I like a bit of an adventure, and this one seemed the closest to home.....
Jonny
I am half of Team Black Sheep, I'm probably the rear half as I don't drive. Since i do none of the driving, my main role in the team is chief G & T mixer. i have a few other minor responsibilities such as navigating, and sorting out food and accomodation.
LP Tachnology
Many thanks Luke for the steel plates. They saved our sump and fuel tank on many occasion!