As many of you know i went AWOL back in April and i began a journey of self discovery.
Well, i'm at it again but this time announced.
In 2 or 3 weeks i leave for Scotland to collect a bike trailer, i've offered myself in exchange for it and will do for everything i need in life every moment afterwards as i travel around the country and the rest of Europe visiting friends, old, new and not yet met.
What do i NEED? food and shelter, what else in life do you really NEED?
Occasionally, i'll also need ferry tickets, bike spares,etc.
Everything i need, i'll need to work for them, preferably i'll not earn money, instead i'll labour for it, be that cleaning, gardening, building,cooking, dog walking or just providing company, sharing stories, anything.
How often have you been putting things off because you're too busy, can't do them or just don't like doing them?
Would you give a meal to a complete stranger if he offered to help you do these things?
Well, as i ride i'll need to eat, fuel to keep me moving, i'll get fed, go without, forage, trap and very likely be told to **** off.
I know this, as i had it all for the 3 and half months i walked the south west coast path. I put on weight, met amazing people, saw incredible things and lived every day not knowing what, where, how, who....
I had no tent or stove then, but now have a bivvi bag and will carry a stove.
I'll no doubt sort out a blog and update those that care where i am, what i've been up to and maybe you lot have shiddy jobs you need doing and can help me out with what i need along the way...
BTW, i'm outta here for the winter, the moment it gets too cold there's a warmer bit in France i've been offered to go to...:) hope the offer still stands, i'll sort out the garden, etc...
All i need now is to get gears on the 456.
Rat race, bye bye.
You'll always be welcome at mine mate.
