We’re writing this first entry from our swag in front of the living room fire in the Dandenong Ranges, having packed up the house ready to go. We’ve debated boot selection and packing lists, (although we never actually made a list). Jeans or zip-off tourist pants? (Or six skirts, or just two?) Boots for hiking, or boots for biking? I-pod or no? Africa, or South America? Two days before we leave, the bike’s been on a ship for so long we can’t remember what we’ve packed! And lucky we’ve got no itinerary, its already been delayed a week...
We have had some misgivings about gallivanting around the world, burning fuel to move us, tent and motorcycle, when in our daily lives we do our best to tread lightly on the earth. For our trip we inquired with our travel agent about carbon offsetting our flight. She handed us the brochure, and told us ‘many people comment about what a good idea this is, but not that many actually do it’. So we offset – $190 for two-one way tickets to the UK. This $190 has (partly) assuaged our conscience (at least for the flight), though it’s hard to know how good such carbon-sink initiatives actually are. Check out http://www.sinkswatch.org/ if you’re interested. Speak to you from Thailand!
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E + A.
We have had some misgivings about gallivanting around the world, burning fuel to move us, tent and motorcycle, when in our daily lives we do our best to tread lightly on the earth. For our trip we inquired with our travel agent about carbon offsetting our flight. She handed us the brochure, and told us ‘many people comment about what a good idea this is, but not that many actually do it’. So we offset – $190 for two-one way tickets to the UK. This $190 has (partly) assuaged our conscience (at least for the flight), though it’s hard to know how good such carbon-sink initiatives actually are. Check out http://www.sinkswatch.org/ if you’re interested. Speak to you from Thailand!
Oh, and if you want to stay updated, please subscribe to our blog. There's a link on this page. You're also welcome to write us messages - again, look for the link and sign the guestbook. It'd be great to hear from you!
E + A.
1 comment:
Hi guys...sounds like you are having a blast. good on ya. we are enjoying some sunny winter days here in Port Fairy, riding the bikes, walking on the beach. it feels like Spring. Andy, how about Sheedy getting the boot? And Bracks has taken his final bow..see what happens when you leave? Now we have to put up with Fumbly Brumby. might have to move states i think! enjoy your travels lots a love Dani and Thomas xx
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