Posted by: Charley Boorman

Date posted: 18/05/2007

'We're here at the petrol station filling up just before we go into the Channel Tunnel. Had quite an emotional goodbye to my family and friends back at the office. I was quite tearful under my helmet. From the tearfulness I've gone to the excitement of the fact that we're actually on our way, this is really it. On our way to Africa now. France, Italy, Africa ... Just off to get a Red Bull. Grrrrr!'