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| Africa and The Great Wall of China |
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DATE: January 4, 2012
AUTHOR: African Space
The following morning a four hour drive north west took us into rural China and here the real work began as we all donned our trusty worn in walking boots and began the testing climb up Heaven’s Ladder. This steep narrow stepped part of the wall was a clever introduction into what lay ahead and shut all of us up as we concentrated on reserving our stamina and energy for the wall.
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| No Time For Christmas |
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DATE: December 15, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
Our friends at the show have set jump a special ticket price for friends of African Space, offering advanced sale tickets at £4 per head – £6 cheaper that normal retail price. To book, either call 0871 230 7159 or book online at www.adventureshow.com quoting ‘AFRICAN SPACE’. We hope to see you there.
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| African Poppies |
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DATE: November 9, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
I remember the West African infantry men who died in far off East Africa during WWII; I remember the South Africans who died across the world in the second global conflagration; I remember the bereaved families of all those Africans scarred by modern conflict.
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| Stand 620 @ The Dive Show 2011 |
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DATE: October 21, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
We always love this show as it is on our home patch, so we always make an effort to welcome all our compatriots. This year we are doing it in style with our new friends from South African Airways and the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority.
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| Stories From Ras Sudr, Egypt |
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DATE: October 18, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
I am sat at our hotel looking towards the beach with swaying flowers, palms and wind swept water fountains in the foreground, lush lawns, a stream and turquoise swimming pool, lots more palms, and through the gaps the glistening blue sea with a few kites out on the water. In the distance are the mountains of Zaafarana as a backdrop; it’s a nice scene.
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| Busy Days in Space |
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DATE: October 7, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
Curiously our success was down not to peak physical fitness, determination and strength, but Mars bars and show tunes and half remembered soul. In the end, it was Labi Siffre who got us through.
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| Best foot forward |
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DATE: September 16, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
so it looks like along with the vaseline, spare socks and chocolate (room for sponsorship?) bars we must pack our lap tops and chargers. Here’s hoping that connectivity in rural England is not as bad as people say it is.
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| Exploring the Arc |
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DATE: September 12, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
I think it has something to do with the feeling of entering a distinct world, one in which not all can survive. If I am being fanciful, it is a place of secrets, of young knowledge hard earned. It is also a place of beauty, where Seamus Heaney’s massive and diaphanous co-exist without conflict. Michele Menegon’s photos illustrate this quality far better than I can explain.
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| Walking For Itete |
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DATE: August 5, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
Walking being such large part of the African experience, we have decided to reflect this by completing a sponsored walk from London to Birmingham.
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| Twenty Bridges and Lots of Cash |
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DATE: July 15, 2011
AUTHOR: African Space
Friday. Six days and still my left knee protests. Well, I suppose it could have been worse, after all it has been a while since I have tramped 22 miles (26 if you count the subterranean scurry that is travelling by Tube).
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