Tyrone to Gaza

[gerry]

Gaza-bound aid convoy leaving UK

Gaza aid convoy vehicles


Part of the British convoy preparing to leave London for Gaza

A convoy of 110 vehicles is leaving London for Gaza to deliver £1m of humanitarian aid.

Hundreds of volunteers will act as drivers during the mission, which is organised by umbrella body Viva Palestina and backed by Muslim groups.

Police confirmed that vehicles stopped on the M65 as part of an anti-terror operation were part of the convoy.

Its 5,000-mile route will pass through France, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt.

Lancashire Constabulary said several vehicles stopped near Preston were part of the mission.

Three men are currently being held and are being questioned in connection with alleged terrorism offences overseas.

[puc me]

any word on how john is getting on

[ONeill]

Nobody told him the trailor came off at Dover.

[puc me]

 

[gerry]

they are having a rest day here

[Malvinas]

Is there a website providing updates, pictures or anything? Would love to hear some of the stories Galloway's comin out with as he's leading the cavalcade through Northern Africa. And I wonder will Lauren Booth be meeting up with the brother in law for brunch when they make it over there?

[StGallsGAA]

I got this text message from Give Her Dixie yesterday:

"I've been behind the steering wheel from I left home.  2400 miles so far with hardly any sleep. 

Arrived in Morocco yesterday to  a big fanfare.  Driving out through town was amazing as the crowds ont he street gave us a huge welcome.  The a big reception and took us to an hotel.  The police have had us under armed guard since we arrived and giving us great security.  There are hundreds of them.

Tomorrow we head towards the Algerian border which hasn't been opened in 20 years.  We will be the exception.  All good so far and some really nice people."

[gerry]

here today

[StGallsGAA]

Here's a slideshow of the convoy with GHD's Rocwell Lorry and a few Tyrone flags on view..........


http://www.aljazeera.net/PhotoGallery/Aspx/Show.aspx?album=G_941#

[under the bar]

updates here

http://gregtogaza.blogspot.com/

[StGallsGAA]

Give her Dixie gave an interview to Paul Clarke of UTV today which will be shown tomorrow night on UTV live.

He said that Ricey's ban was a disgrace........

[give her dixie]

In support of Ricey, the whole convoy has gone on strike. we are not moving until he is free................
FREE THE DROMORE 1
George Galloway is organising a mass rally in his support later today.........................
The streets of Algeria have come out in their thousands to show their support for him.
Apparently a movie is in the pipeline starring Daniel Day Lewis.

Folks, sorry for not been in conatct, however, as we are driving long distances and staying in quiet places, I have not had a chance to get near internet until now.
Last night when stopped on the road side for a toilet break, a passing motorist stopped to thank us for bringing aid to Gaza. He then insisted on taking us to a hotel for dinner, and following dinner, he booked us 2 rooms to stay for the night! Unbelievable generosity. Hence thge chance for the internet connection.

I am about to leave for the border with Tunisia which we hope to cross tonight or in the morning.
So far this trip has been absolutley amazing. Since we crossed into Morocco, we have been treated like superstars by the locals. Every town and village we pass through, the people line the streets to wish us well. Last Saturday night when we crossed the border from Morocco into Algeria, over 30,000 people lined the streets of Maghnier. As it was the 1st time in 17 years that the border was opened, it was something that words can hardly do justice to. For people to touch the lorry, shake our hands, take our pictures and wish us well was truely a magical moment not only for us, but for them. The people have been just simply amazing. It's like driving the Pope Mobile through crowded streets!!!!!

I have a few pictures posted on Flickr, so maybe someone can post them up here.
Sorry for the short e mail, however we are on a tight schedule, so must dash.
Thinking about you all each day, and have told so many people about your fantastic support.
Spread the word, and make sure to tune into the 6pm news on UTV this evening as I did a satellite interview with Paul Clarke yesterday from the top of the Atlas Mountains in Algeria.

Tyrone To Gaza

John Hurson
Anyhow, the lorry is holding up well, and the people on the trip have been fantastic.

[Zapatista]

Good to hear from you.

[Donagh]

Good man John!

[An Fear Rua]