The Finish.

Earlier on in my blog I explained the competition element to Touareg Trail. It has been a close competition the whole trip with us the Pentax Team and Dymo Team at the top. All winners were announced at the grand beach presentations on Benin beach. Throughout the trip we have had fun fulfilling our assignments for assignment Chief Brigitte. The last week has seen us work particularly hard as it had dawned on us we could actually win. The hard work paid off and with the support and help of many other teams received the title of Winners of Touareg Trail 2007! If this wasn't enough we were also awarded the very important prize of being voted the team with the most Team Spirit by out fellow drivers! Something which came as a complete surprise to both me and DJ.

The last few days of Touareg Trail has left everyone reflecting on the trip. The whole team has grown really close and many are not keen to leave the group behind. For me personally I feel I have made many new friends for life and the time it is taking me to adjust to being home is a testament to how much the experience has affected me.

Finally back home and still adjusting to being back four days in. Driving on the other side of the road is proving a real challenge after 4 weeks of left hand drive car on right hand side. Trip home from airport nearly made me sick because of it.

Thank you to everyone who has been in touch with their congratulations. Am truly flattered to hear that so many people have been following my blog and photos! Can only apologise for not updating more often towards to end. Combination of exhaustion and useless local internet connection, when it was available!

Am in the process of writing reports on different parts to the trip, including preparation, mechanical, fundraising etc. This I hope will not only serve general interest, but particularly to anyone who is considering a similar trip in the future.

Watch this space.