Indiana Bones

Reports suggest that intrepid mountaineer Robin Southwood may have a slightly confused image as to what lays ahead of him on his impending trip to Tanzania.

During a recent trip to Nottingham to visit his girlfriend Robin was spotted with some suspect hand-luggage. Paparazzi captured pictures of the budding climber entering his partner’s house carrying a fedora and whip, leading some to suggest that he is more of an adventurer than first expected. When quizzed about the Indiana Jones paraphernalia a red-faced Robin had this to say:

“Those items are merely part of my personal Kilimanjaro kit list with the sole purpose of getting me to the top of the mountain. I am a firm believer in being fully prepared for all eventualities: over-prepared is better prepared” He mumbled as he sped away.

The London-based 23 yr old refused to answer any more questions as to what ‘eventualities’ he expects to face in Africa but there certainly appears to be something deeper to this story. Maybe this young traveller might be conquering mountains sooner than expected!

In other news a source close to Sean Doyle has revealed why he has been keeping a low profile of late. After days of puzzlement as to what could keep a Mancunian so quiet our insider revealed all. Apparently Sean, while searching Wikipedia (the site many say got him through his degree), has only just discovered that his African nemesis is not just a mountain but a volcano.

Despite the fact that the last major eruption occurred roughly 360,000 years ago this new found information has got the recent graduate concerned. Having been known to have a gamble it seems that his tipster believes the mountain is long overdue and does not like the timing of his trip. Rumour has it that the Lord of the Rings fan has continuously been watching final scenes from Return of the King to ensure himself that he and Robin can pull off an escape similar to that of Frodo and Sam should the mountain erupt.

Regardless of Sean’s obviously destabilised mental condition we were able to obtain his views on his climbing partner’s ‘kit’, with a grin he had this to say:
“I am unaware of his new apparel but I’m sure he is just taking the necessary precautions to stay safe in any future exploits.”

I’m sure we can all second that.