The flights are now all set for the first trip and I leave next Weds! Exciting start – I’m really going into the unknown and have no idea what to expect! Just got to wrap up a few bits at the clinic here in the UK and then it will be time to get organised and start thinking about putting meds and equipment together to take. From the two e-mails I’ve received from the vet at the charity we’re visiting in Malawi he’s a bit short of everything and overloaded with work! Can’t wait to get stuck in, sounds like a worthwhile mission....Continue reading
Finally we are off. Hope all the development, research and prep work is going to pay off. What do I expect? We are going to film with animals … and Luke, so I guess I have to expect the unexpected....Continue reading
Finally we’re off!! Malawi here we come! First shoot of many on what will be an epic series, I promise you… It will have you on the edge of your seats and there will be plenty of squeaky bum moments!...Continue reading
We arrived in Lilongwe a day before Luke. We are ready to go, but twiddling our thumbs because the talent is not here.Nerve-wracking, just want get started....Continue reading
The flight to Malawi is tonight and I’m in the office prepping the kit. Had my rabies injection this morning so hopefully I’ll be frothing and barking like a mad dog in a few hours....Continue reading
The first proper day of filming and it now feels like we are getting in to the flow of things. The day began with rain (and a few bolts of lightning) lashing down everywhere. I didn’t realise that it rained so much in Africa. We were all a bit down in the morning;...Continue reading
My 23-hour epic journey from the UK to Malawi is finally over; few issues with the bags as a touch over the weight limit and baggage allowance! Moment of confusion with the bags during transit, but made the connection with 1 minute to spare. Arrived, met the guys and promptly got lost driving around Lilongwe! Great to know we all have an instinctive sense of direction wherever we go… First impressions: great place, friendly people, doesn’t seem too poor in the city, but I suspect rural areas will be very different. Let’s get it in the bag....Continue reading
Luke arrived, fresh as a daisy. Well, a tad wilting after a 23 hours trip from Cranborne. But he is in the zone and wanted to film straight away. So finally, we are rolling, feels great!...Continue reading
