Archive for January, 2010

Four days of chores

Sunday, January 31st, 2010


Four days of chores

So another weekend passes us by and at only 52 days to go today departure seems closer than ever. I’m fluctuating between feeling like we are well on top of things to having sudden panic attacks that we don’t yet have everything we need. – Posted by Justin

Travel plans 1.0

Monday, January 25th, 2010


Travel Plans 1.0

Its a romantic notion – we could just get off the ferry and pedal east until we reach the Pacific Ocean. But in doing this we might miss some places we want to visit along the way, hit a few blocked borders and run out of time and money. – Posted by Emma

Small victories

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010


Deer in Richmond Park

The best part of this week was getting out on our bikes to Richmond Park on Sunday. The weather was fine, the hills stretched our legs and we spotted a few deer. Other highlights include some sucesses on the preparation front… – Posted by Emma + Justin

What LEJOG taught us about time

Saturday, January 16th, 2010


Glen Nevis Campsite

When we cycled Lands End to John O’Groats last year, there is one thing that we didn’t have which we would have loved: more time. – Posted by Emma

Feet + Eyes + Snow

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Snowy Weather

After many months of researching, reviewing and studying our gear options the last few weeks have seen a flurry of activity from me on the purchasing front and a flurry of snow outdoors. – Posted by Justin

Thinking big

Thursday, January 7th, 2010


Planning Day

Justin and I have talked about travelling further by bicycle (and eventually this big cycling trip) for so long I can’t pinpoint the moment we decided we were definitely doing this, when our idea grew up and announced it was packing its bags and leaving. – Posted by Emma