Introduction
Everyone has a chance to dream - not everyone realises them - this will be my story, my dream.
Ever since I was a young boy I have always liked well made machines - 'classics' by todays standards - I always liked tales of adventure too - the bigger, the longer, the harder, the better.
Four years ago I embarked upon the first part of that adventure - which was to emigrate to the
Land of the long white cloud (New Zealand) - I also started saving up for my journey across the world - London to Wellington. The car in question for such a trip was to be a
1967 MG Magnette.
The trip is to be the most ambitious of adventures that I have ever taken and it will be independent and I will be unaccompanied.
Europe,
the Middle East and
Asia - at least two sea crossings, 'cartes de passage' for the MG - my own visas, tool kit, maps, Lonely Planet guides, changes of currency, spare parts, camping accessories and a field kitchen - not to mention a healthy amount of whit and invention will be needed.
The date of departure is scheduled for
3rd May. My plan is to update this site on a weekly basis to share the sense of adventure to fellow enthusiasts. (And to give those of you a chance to help sponsor the trip - perhaps a beer for the day or my dinner that evening, maybe even a whole days sponsor.) You will get a mention in the blog, where you will be my spiritual companion for the day.
Until then keep reading, I have my last minute adjustments to make.
Sponsors
As with all big projects its the support from friends that makes the difference,so I would like to say a big big thankyou to Paul and Mike and Linda and Emily for helping with the specialist parts and for being so efficient and swift and proffesional.
So I shall raise a glass to
MG BITS when at my first port of call in Belgium where I am reliably told they sell the finest Beer in the world brewed by none other than Trappist monks......DING DONG!!!!
5 comments:
Hi Chris,
Seeing as you have supoorted my blog for so long it is nice to return the favour. I shall sponsor you for a hearty meal during your Chch to Wellington leg ifthat is any help. The middle East will be a doddle, stick a tea towel on your head and a karan under your arm and you'll be fine. Seriously though good luck buddy and god speed.....Steve, Julie, Colm & Harry
Hi ,
I'm Pietro from PTuj. I wrote you on CS and now I find also your blog :-)
If you are around ring me.
Anyway,
enjoy this fantastic trip :-)
Hi Chris,
Great to see you're on your way!
I'll spread word on the Farina Forum (www.farinaforum.org) and get some of the lads to send their support.
Best wishes,
Eddie
hi Chris!!
enjoy this trip
the next time we hope you in Argentina!
:)
warm regards
luis
luislacorina@yahoo.com.ar
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