Granny, 81, driving from Cape Town to London

Cape Town – Congestion on the commute is frustrating in the best case, but 81-year-old Capetonian Julia Albu, who started her 12,000-kilometer return from London to Cape Town the week last.

The grandmother in search of thrills swept the stereotypes surrounding her age last year, choosing to drive her Toyota Corolla, affectionately known as "Tracy", from her home in Cape Town Western at his daughter's house in London.

This epic adventure saw Julia and her faithful traveling companion traveling through 11 African countries and nine other European countries.

After a short respite in London and a routine check-up for Tracy, the pair is back on the road and returns home. At an interview in a Toyota dealership in London, Julia discussed her motivation by saying that the excessive spending of a well-known personality for her car was the inspiration she needed.

"I was indignant at this expense and I found it ridiculous. "

After countless memorable experiences, London came last month, a year after leaving her alley in Cape Town.

Julia, who spreads Shine Literacy's word of charity during her trip, says that the Performance of his beloved Toyota

For more information on the adventure, visit Julia's travel blog at https://www.myafricanconquest.com/blog or donate to Shine Literacy , visit www.shineliteracy.org.za

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