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A week ago I sent an email to a number of friends telling them of our trip. \u00a0One friend responded she was jealous. \u00a0I replied that the truck had a back seat and could hold two more. \u00a0Over the next few hours more emails went back and forth. \u00a0Bottom line – within 48 hours of hearing about our trip our friends had made the decision to join us in Namibia and purchased tickets. \u00a0Carpe Diem– how’s that for seizing the day.<\/p>\n

Our friends who will be joining us are Brian and Sarah who live in New Zealand and owned the sailboat Anon. \u00a0We sailed together from Australia through Indonesia, \u00a0Singapore and Thailand. We are always excited for new adventures with old friends.<\/p>\n

Can’t wait to see you guys.<\/p>\n

Rob<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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