This is from a friend named Jeff, a seasoned traveller. Enjoy
Greetings All !!
I have finally found the opportunity to spend a couple of hours in front of a computer and report on the trip so far.
First problem came at Heathrow when I found that my flight with Thai Airways to Bangkok had been cancelled. They transferred me to a Qantas flight, but they wouldn’t honour the extra 10 kgs.
A fellow traveller Scot from the US sent me this.
Gather ’round, children, for it is time to play a game. Grab a map and let’s count how many countries do not exist. One of them occupies a chunk of the Republic of Moldova. When Moldova broke away from the Soviets, the narrow strip of land to the east of the Nistra River wasn’t happy with that move. That region, called Transdniestra,
Just to let everyone know, I did not go to France-Spain as I was unwell. I visited Stone henge and London instead. I’m still on the road. Back to London then Chester and Cheltenham then London again. I go to Denmark on October 7th and intend to backpack to Sweden and Finland.
We will see. Happy travelling to everyone Tonythetraveller
I got assistance onto the ferry at Terifa, to take me across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangeer, Morocco. A kind, friendly Moroccan exchanged my British pounds for Moroccan (D), which was approximately 15 D to £1. The journey across the Strait of Gibraltar took about forty-five minutes with an hour reversal in the process.
I had been warned that Tangeer was rough at night and dangerous and had nothing attractive for the tourist,
My name is Tony Giles from England, I am totally blind and severely deaf, yet I have travelled the world visiting all its continents.
It is a fantastic achievement and a dream come true. At a young age I desired to be independent after attending a specialist boarding school for the blind. I gained the mobility skills and confidence to believe I could do anything I desired.
