Andrew and Diane's Blog

About Us (rather regret the things that have happened, than the things that did not)

 If you have found this blog you are probable lost! Or you are family and friendwho know of our dream trip.

Over time this dream has become real and we actually leave together in October 2010.

 You may be thinking what? Why? When? Where? How long for?  That’s what this page is for and hopefully you will only need to read this once, read our blog and leave comments if you wish to!

This trip began a long time ago in one of Andrew’s pipedreams. He has always wanted to travel to see the world and experienceits people. With a passion for motorbikes, this seemed the perfect form of transport to achieve this.

This was helped by reading books by good friends who have done what we set out to do. So where are we going?
We were looking for a challenging experience and Africa seemed to fit the bill. It’s a developing country, unique, interesting and there is loads of stuff yet to be discovered.
We intend to travel through Europe and down the east cost of Africa and arrive at Cape of Good Hope.
Having done some previous travelling this type of excursion has only been a possibility since it entered my head nearly three years ago when I meet Andrew. Soon to meet a great travelling community of friends, and I actually discovered I could do this too. Having had a bit of money saved we both began to ask ourselves not why should we stay? But why shouldn’t we go?
How long for? Well neither of us knows, and neither of us wants to get older and be thinking I wish I would have done……….! With not having a valid excuses why not.
So our trip will depend on money and health and as long as both are in good shape we will keep going.
Hopefully our trip will make us more tolerant people and live a less materialistic lifestyle than we already do. On our return we can also bore you with our travelling stories over a beer.

Please use the blog as a form of communication; it will be difficult in Africa with a very slow internet connection to check email as well.
Enjoy our blog and wish us all the best with Rimorterra!
Andrew & Diane
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