Thanks Steve and Buebo, all helpful stuff.

GasUp, sounds like a great trip, had a look at your website too, like your attitude to riding and I'm very grateful for the invite and interested, only immediate draw backs I'd imagine are that I'd need to get a bigger bike for that trip and then I'm going into weightier territory...I had an XR Baja for a bit and struggled like mad picking that bugger up. I don't want to be a burden to anyone. Still, there's a bit of time between now and your trip so I will do some thinking and looking at some other bike options, see how I get on and perhaps I can hear some more about your plans. Also, I'm kinda looking for something at the end of the summer, need an incentive in front of me for this year ideally!

Alexlebrit, hello, how are you? Will definitely contact XTgirl, thanks for the tip.

London-Capetown sadly got shelved as did the boyfriend I was going with! Heyho, next plan eh!

Tim, thank you very much for the two links, I'm going to contact them right away. Thinking about it maybe I have seen Moto Morocco advertised in TBM..been a while since I looked at that.

Thanks very much indeed everyone, you have all been very helpful...I'll let you know where it leads me! At least I know that SOMETHING is going to be possible....and its very exciting.
Pol