Our Dream Adventure

OUR DREAM ADVENTURE...

In 2014/2015 we are taking some 'Time Out' and planning an adventure trip of a lifetime.

We will start with a six month thru hike of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail or 'AT' for short. A 2186 mile (3500km) trail running along the eastern United States of America.

Next we will be taking a break from daily hiking (there will be some hiking involved though!) and will be going on an amazing three month adventure holiday through South America.

Finally, back to thru hiking again. This time five to six months in New Zealand hiking the Te Araroa - New Zealand's Trail ('TA' for short). A 1865 mile (3000km) trail spanning the whole of New Zealand.

We have set up this Blog so that family, friends and anyone else who is interested, can follow our adventure which will include blogs about our planning and preparation stages as well as our whole amazing trip.

(So not to bore you with too much information, if you wish to read or learn more about what The Appalachian Trail and the Te Araroa Trail are all about see the 'Links' below the three maps in the left hand column.)

Christine & Nigel xxx



Monday, 19 August 2013

Overlanders!



A little snippet of information we found amusing but very fitting!

On our South American Adventure we will mainly be travelling overland in specialised trucks to get off the beaten tourist trail.   
We will become known as 'Overlanders'. 
Dragoman's (the tour operator's) definition of an Overlander is as follows: 
Overlander (o-ver-lan-der): 
One who seeks adventure, knowledge and new experiences. 
A traveller who engages in exciting and adventurous pursuits. 


and One who has the following characteristics: 
Possesses an almost uncontrollable urge to travel.
Expects more from a holiday than just a suntan.
Open minded, with a great sense of humour.
Considers a hot bath every day a luxury, not a necessity.
Enjoys the company of others (even those who don’t bath every day).
Loves to wander off the beaten track.
Respects and embraces other cultures.
Doesn’t insist on a pocket sprung mattress to get a good nights sleep.
Handy with a shovel if called upon.




I think we'll fit in nicely!   

 

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