Just three weeks from today I will be flying to the UK for the start of the trip.
Even though I have now sorted out insurances, accommodation, off-road training, f
irst-aid course, navigation course, my NRMA international driving permit, new sleeping bag, new gloves and bought a Darth Vader like Arai XD-3 helmet. It doesn't quite seem real, am I really about to ride 'round the world on a motorbike?
Well, that's not quite it, the thing is, I just don't feel scared enough! Maybe I have confused watching Charlie and Ewan a couple of times on DVD with actually doing the ride myself. Maybe the 18 months since I decided to do this have allowed my fears to subside, certainly my scary-riding-related-scenario dreams have almost disappeared now.
In fact the past few weeks I have spent a bit of time thinking about what I will do when I return home again. For the past 3 years I have worked as an independent IT (SAP) consultant. Not sure if going back to that when I return will very appealing and direct employment probably less so. Perhaps I will finally start a business to make my millions, but of course plenty of time to think about this during the ride :).
So, all that remains to do in Oz now is find the most efficient socket adapter for 20 countries, arrange a few farewell drinks and get packed.
> updated Google map of the route here
Even though I have now sorted out insurances, accommodation, off-road training, f
irst-aid course, navigation course, my NRMA international driving permit, new sleeping bag, new gloves and bought a Darth Vader like Arai XD-3 helmet. It doesn't quite seem real, am I really about to ride 'round the world on a motorbike?Well, that's not quite it, the thing is, I just don't feel scared enough! Maybe I have confused watching Charlie and Ewan a couple of times on DVD with actually doing the ride myself. Maybe the 18 months since I decided to do this have allowed my fears to subside, certainly my scary-riding-related-scenario dreams have almost disappeared now.
In fact the past few weeks I have spent a bit of time thinking about what I will do when I return home again. For the past 3 years I have worked as an independent IT (SAP) consultant. Not sure if going back to that when I return will very appealing and direct employment probably less so. Perhaps I will finally start a business to make my millions, but of course plenty of time to think about this during the ride :).
So, all that remains to do in Oz now is find the most efficient socket adapter for 20 countries, arrange a few farewell drinks and get packed.
> updated Google map of the route here
