Let me show you an embarrassing photo...
Ok, sorry, that probably wasn't what you were expecting, and it was certainly the most boring photo I've ever taken.
But what it does show is the spread of wires, cables & chargers we've brought with us on our 'getting-away-from-it-all' adventure. We have separate cables for: two mobile phones, one iPod, a laptop, electric shaver (& clippers), SLR camera and camcorder. Add to that the Internet 'dongle', a memory stick, several USB cards... you get the picture.
I know John and I wanted this trip to help recharge our batteries but I think we may have taken things a bit too far.
We've also had a lot of frustrating experiences on email - wrong tickets booked, random travel complications and other confusions - and I am starting to wonder whether email itself is the problem. We do have mobile phones and given you can pick up a pre-paid simcard here for about two quid, I can't help but think things would be easier if we actually spoke to someone.
The technology can still be amazing of course. With Skype we've been able to see and talk to friends and family all the way from the depths of rural Africa, although sometimes it was more complicated than it was worth.
But being 'connected' really isn't the same as communicating, and what I can say with total certainty is that we are both really looking forward to interfacing - in person - with as many of you as possible when we're back in Blighty.
Henry
Musings of two Englishmen who have popped out of their Comfort Zones - and into the Southern Hemisphere ...
The Story So Far ...
We said farewell to our work friends at the RSPCA and BBC on 14 September, farewell to our families on 3 October, and set off for Africa to save cheetahs, decorate school buildings, and look around a bit. After a trip home for Christmas, we headed for South East Asia on 6 January -- where we were stunned by Qatar and Cambodia, taught novice monks in Laos, and acted as security guards at an Elephant Festival. It was back home for four weeks to look after John's dad, before we tangoed our way through five South American countries in fifteen days. We then snooped our way through New Zealand, dipped our toes into Fiji, drove-thru California and were home from home with family in Vancouver.
Now, we are home itself. Fulfilled, happy, and ready to earn the respect of our friends and family by knuckling down and earning some money once again ...
I am rather guiltily reading your blog which I have not checked on for a while. (because it is not available on email ha ha private joke). It's brilliant - love the electrical equipment, love the hotel that says no, love it all. You have really got into your stride with it. A pleasure to read.
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