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Moving on from Zambia

11 September 2015 Stephen Armitage Leave a comment

At the beginning of September, i needed to move on from Zambia quite quickly. In only 3 days, i rode from Lusaka via Harare to Johannesburg.

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May 2015 status update.

7 May 2015 Stephen Armitage Leave a comment
I'm feeling very odd this morning. This is probably how it feels when someone is institutionalised and then is released back into the community. After having a regular framework of hospital appointments for the last 10 months i am now set free. The consultant has told me his work is done and can now carry … Continue Reading ››
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January 2015 recovery status

23 January 2015 Stephen Armitage Leave a comment
Happy new year! I've been walking without crutches since November, trying to keep my foot straight and walk without a limp. My physio exercises have been focused on strength, extending the range of movement and removing the bad habit of twisting my right foot out to make walking easier. Walking down stairs is my biggest bug-bare … Continue Reading ››
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November 2014 status update

18 November 2014 Stephen Armitage Leave a comment
For a week i have been walking without crutches, where previously i was using them for longer short walks. Like an old codger i have to take it gently, but even in the week, i can feel a lot of improvement with my speed and stamina. I'm no longer using the Anti-Gravity treadmill. My physiotherapy regime … Continue Reading ››
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Video from the west coast of Africa

Video 28 September 2014 Stephen Armitage Leave a comment

Tony and Steve travelled down the west coast of Africa. This video is the compilation of our video and photos.

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I stay with Paul in his village of Logumgum, Kenya. • <a style="font-size:0.8em;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50948792@N02/14248591237/" target="_blank">View on Flickr</a>
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