So, the last 3 days have been quite eventful for us. We met a couple from Portland on Fri. that are staying at our hostel. Their names are Brad and Jola. They are in the process of buying a motorbike to do a trip through Africa. Shane and I had planned to book a 21 day overland tour with one of the local tour companies here. We have been having trouble booking one of the tours, because they are super busy right now.
So, we started joking with Brad and Jola that we would buy a Land Rover and just go with them and kinda be their support vehicle. Shane has been trying to buy every Land Cruiser and Land Rover we see anyway, so it sounded like a good idea. Yesterday, we started actually looking at prices, and it is not much more to buy a car than it would be to take a tour. Then, Brad and Jola invited us to dinner with some people they had met at a bike shop last week. There were 4 people who had just finished a 9 month trip down the west coast of Africa from London on bikes. There is an Aussie couple, a Spanish guy, and an English guy. The couple met the other 2 guys during the trip and had traveled together for a few months. We had dinner with them, and they told us their stories and showed us all their photos. Now, we are seriously looking into buying a vehicle and extending our stay in Africa!
So, we have a lot of research to do, but it looks like we might be taking off across Africa on our own:) I am so excited I can barely contain it. We just think it would be a much cooler experience, and after talking to people who have already done it, and done it on bikes, it seems so much easier than we thought. I think we might consider doing the east coast instead of the west, because apparently it is easier to get visas at the borders. The Australian guy is taking off again as soon as his bike is fixed and is going up the east coast, over to the Middle East, down through Russia and China and back to OZ. He's bit insane, but we would LOVE to do that! The English guy had already done South America before coming to Africa. It is so amazing to meet people like this who just go for their dream and are full of stories about it! OH, and for those of you who have seen the movie, "Long Way Round" (if you haven't, watch it!), he is now in the process of riding a bike down the east coast of Africa and is making, "The Long Way Down." So, maybe we will meet up with a famous Scottish movie star on our journey!
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Hellooo,
I have loved reading your blogs this past week. I am so proud of you for taking the time to catch all of us up on your experiences! I was sitting on my couch on July 4th and I couldn't stop reading them! I feel like I'm reading an adventure novel! You should seriously consider turning these blogs into an autobiography of sorts. I hope both of your stomachs are back to normal. I don't believe there's anything worse at times! Love you!
Hey! That sounds great! Yanis and I have been looking at bikes for a trip around Europe. Just be sure to read the fine print on your insurance coverage and good luck! Keep all the updates coming, I love how descriptive your blog has been so far! I can't wait for more pics:)
Hello Jennifers:) Thanks for all the comments! You have been great about commenting! I don't think I am quite the writer for making a book, Jennifer...but thanks for the confidence! Jen, it is awesome that you and Yanis are looking at bikes too. Why don't you come to Africa instead of Europe???
Hey Guys,
How are my wandering niece and nephew?? Sounds as though you are having the time of your lives. I have been trying to follow you on Google Earth...
I will give another vote for you Tristy to write a book when you guys are done with your travels. I would be the first to buy it :o)
Thinking of you these days...it is hot here in Montana...Shane we have been needing you...you know with the forest fires and all.
Love you Guys Bunches
Auntie in Montana
Hello Auntie Laura:)
Thanks for the comments. I think it would be a disaster if I tried to write a book. And I think you would be one of about 10 that would buy/read it..so, thanks! I don't think I was made to be a writer, but you never know...I also never thought I would travel the world. How are things out west? We hope to make it out there one day. We love you guys lots!
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