Date:         Mon, 8 Oct 2007 15:19:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Julia Schrenkler <juliaschrenkler@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Julia Schrenkler <juliaschrenkler@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: trips you probably shouldn't take in your vanagon
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com>
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 <http://wanderwagen.com/>What trips shouldn't we take? I'm serious. There
are some I'd choose not to take in the VW because it isn't on my "must
experience by Westy" or even "must camp here" list, but shouldn't we try to
figure out how to travel where we might dream to go? Consider the couple at
20yearsoverland.com or the vwvagabonds... were they smart or just lucky to
pass through so many countries, some of which were risky at best? Think of
the everyday obstacles people like Larry or Joy have overcome right here in
North America. These folks give me inspiration and confidence to cook up my
own long distance plans.


I meant to send this to the list as a Happy Friday note, but here goes:

*****

Turns out earlier this fall Pat & Ali departed the Land of 10,000 Lakes
(Minnesota, yeah) in a 1958 Panel Bus (custom conversion) and they're going
to _drive around the world_.  Normally I watch "We're going to take off &
live in a VW Camper Van" sites with a cautious eye, because fulltiming isn't
for everyone. Then again, this couple already completed a 4-year tour
sailing around the world, so I'd wager they'll adapt to living in a VW bus
on the road. They share their adventure chronicles here:

     http://www.bumfuzzle.com/

Daygig warning: They're going to join me for an online Q&A Tuesday October
9, 2007 at 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT / 5 pm PT. They're willing to answer everyone's
questions about their journeys and adventures, and I think it will be really
interesting to travelers, people who want to be travelers, and VW camper
folks. The discussion happens here: http://tinyurl.com/2lkoeg but if you'd
like you can also PM me in advance with questions for them. After the chat
starts you'll have to join the site to add comments or questions.

At the minimum, check out their travel site. They're living the life! They
even took part in the Great American Race in a '65 Porsche. Good thing the
'58 Bus is a little roomier for this trip.


-Julia
http://wanderwagen.com/


*****

Jeff wrote:
>Some of the trip and life stories I've read on this list has made me
consider doing something similar.