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November 1st 2010 The team have all gone thier separate ways. After all of our transport problems, the majority managed to return to Gaborone having paid over the odds for a combi arriving back in the Oasis motel at 11pm. … Continue reading →

October 30th 2010 Thursday saw us waking up to another beautiful day. After a very sociable breakfast we suddenly heard the sound of an engine. One look at the watch almost knocked us out – the combi was on time. … Continue reading →

October 29th 2010 Francistown Cricket Club Fortunately suffering no after effects from the meal cooked in the dark by Veronique and Mike S, the team awoke to another scorching day and yet another different combi to take us to the … Continue reading →

October 27th 2010 Now that we have had time to settle in our accommodation at Woodlands, just outside Francistown, here is a quick reflection of the first week in Gaborone. Things have not always gone according to plan! Will and … Continue reading →

October 26th 2010 It was another night of raw experience and emotions for WM-C, myself and the Meerkat as we continue to return to our roots and kip on the floor out here in the wilds of the sub-Saharan bush. … Continue reading →

October 25th 2010 Journey to Francistown Another Godfrey’s special “The plan” was that we would all travel to Francistown together in Godfrey’s combi with a trailer at the back with all the kit and luggage BUT! like all best plans … Continue reading →

October 24th 2010 Ramotswa Return gives CWB a first in Bots, We returned to the Magopane School in Ramotswa, a school we visited last year. It was a relief to see teachers actually waiting for us as last year the … Continue reading →

October 23rd 2010 Greetings from Gaborone! I was wondering what to write about. Should it be the unforgettable HIV message that Allan the Meerkat delivered today? Should I mention the three Spurs supporters who stopped watching (with tears in their … Continue reading →

October 22nd 2010 Wellness day at Gaborone cricket club Africa is a continent of contrast, not dissimilar to ‘The nine’ who on their third full day sampled the highs and lows of this bewitching country of Botswana. The nine are … Continue reading →

October 21st 2010 Immigration & Kenya Airways CC’S overnight score remained, 5 – 0. That’s just not cricket. The defiant overnight partnership comprising of the talented siblings, Adrian and Kit … Bags, were back at the crease, each resolutely assuming … Continue reading →