I declined on the offered horse rides, donkey rides, even camel rides! (Had enough of them on the Sahara) Although there was a walk, it's part of the experience
I made it over to Jordan!!! May 25th 2005 Choosing photos is the most difficult thing about blogging. I suppose I could just take less, but I don't think that's 'gonna happen! Here's a taster of what I've seen anyway...
Early early Monday morning I ran over to the travel agency to part with my hard earned cash in exchange for details of my flight and accomodation in Jordan. Then over to the coffee shop for a kickstart followed by Ahm ... read more
Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more
Here begins the adventure of 12 months solo racing and chilling out around the world. Africa-Asia-New Zealand-South and North America from May 05-May06. It really is racing, 24 countries in all! So so so many stories to tell and sights to see...
And now that that crazy year is over with, I have moved back to Vancouver (with a stopover in the UK, Iceland and New York!) and am launching a new life. The Babe With A Backpack travel shows have been established in Vancouver, the book is edited, and I'm planning the next trip...UGANDA IN JULY '08! Will try and keep this updated in additi... full info