Cape To Cairo at 80 years of age - an inspiration to all.
Honouring a
South African Legend whose Epic Adventure Inspired All!!!
@TYLERLEIGHV AUG 4, 2021
Julia Albu inspired not only South
Africans but people across the globe, proving that it is never too late to have
an epic adventure!
South
Africa (04 August 2021) – South Africa lost an inspiration and legendary woman
this week. Julia
Albu had
an epic adventure from Cape Town all the way to Cairo in her 1997 Toyota
Conquest to raise awareness for literacy.
Julia
made the road trip and, along the way, stopped to hand out books to
children. Her Toyota Conquest was nicknamed ‘Tracy’, and before the epic
adventure, it has travelled over 400,000km in the last 20 years. Julia had
faith in ‘Tracy’ and her ability to make the trek through Africa.
They
did face a few troubles along the way. ‘Tracy’ had a few troubles but managed
to get them all the way to Uganda before needing some work. Julia even had to
sleep in a cafeteria in Egypt for two nights with seven men, but she never felt
unsafe, and the men helped her get through the time.
Julia
got to see the Giraffe in Dar es Salaam and the
beautiful Kilimanjaro. She drank from coconuts on the beach in Mombasa
and visited multiple animal sanctuaries across the continent, promoting
conservation along the way. Julia is proof that you can have an adventure
of a lifetime at any age!
Her
epic adventure took 5 months to complete, and it was one for the books! Sadly,
Julia passed away this week, but her story will live on forever!
The mother of four and grandmother of nine has left a lasting
memory in South Africa. Her family took to her social media page ‘My African
Conquest’ to share the news of her passing on Monday, the 2nd of August.
“It is
with great sadness that we have to write this post, one that is far too soon
for all of us. Our darling mother, Julia, an inspiration to so many died early
this morning. We are thankful that she went without pain, at home, at her time
and that she wasn’t taken by Covid. To all of her loyal followers, thank you so
much: you brought her so much joy & I know she would want all of you to
follow your dreams & travel your best journeys. Rest in precious peace.
From her children xxx”
Rest
in peace, Julia!
The book "My African Conquest" by Julia Albu is available on Amazon.
