With many thanks to Peninsula Beverage for their South Africa 'country' donation
100%
Current Amount: £23205
Target: £23205
> Fire Festival surprise
Day 89, 8926 km, Tamale, Ghana
Camping wild last night couldn’t have been worse timed as it coincided with the “fire festival” which meant not only were we treated to some eerie African drumming and chanting through the night but we were also constantly under threat of being BBQ’d with nearby bush fires coming worryingly close. So after a restless night, a number of long hot days on the road and with tender legs and bums in need of a break, we’ve decided to take a day off in Tamale, which presents a great opportunity to continue with Ghanaian street food experimentation and maybe even start some comrades training!
Comments:
Radio 5 Star!
Wow
Just listened to your interview! How awesome is that ?! You came across like a true sportsman-he even introduced you as Triathlete! Made me chuckle when he ended with "he sounded like a lurvely bloke" peh little do they know! That was remarkable, you should be proud of your jammy self!!! I hope Helen gets better soon, lots of Malt Loaf and Relentless if you have any should do the trick. Hope you guys have a great time seeing in the NY! Chips x
overland truck
hey....a big yellow Oasis Overland truck is about country behind you on a very simular route...iv told them to keep an eye out for you when they catch up! Keep up the good work, becky x
While we are struggling along
While we are struggling along on sheets of ice with now predicted, try not to sweat too much with your marathon training! I am enjoying the photos you are posting, I had no idea what these areas looked like until now.
Some of the Tri club went to the lake on Boxing Day with a view to a dip but the edges were frozen! Rather them than me. I have now purchased a racing bike but so far I have had a good excuse every Saturday not to go out on it - it’s very clean.
Look after yourself and we’ll keep watching out for you.
Lynn
Have your say:
England!
Triathlon Completion: Day 255 - Sat 12 June
-20,293km Rustenburg, SA
Click here for blog, videos, photos & GPS location
Latest Press:
JustGiving "Fundraiser of the Month"
JustGiving [29/06/2010]
"Fundraiser of the Month"
Times LIVE [17/06/2010]
"The World Cup's most extreme fan"
ITV4 [12/06/2010]
"World Cup Countdown"
(FF to 16min 45sec in)
BBC Breakfast [05/06/2010]
"The incredible Rob Forbes"
(facebook account required)
Inside the Travel Lab [05/06/2010]
"Swimming to South Africa"
The Sun Newspaper [27/05/2010]
"Fan swims to World Cup"
Rob on BBC Radio 5 Live:
