32,000kms, 2,300 gallons of petrol (est), 180 days, 84 campgrounds (we counted than last night) and 6 Oil changes we’re coming close to the end. We’re now in Portland and about 300 miles south of our final destination in Seattle.
Over the last couple of weeks things have changed. We’ve started to run supplies down and I’m praying the van makes it with no expensive repairs.
I’ve also started to think how I’ll get rid of it when we get to Seattle. How much is it worth? (as much as someone is willing to pay!). This blog is probably not the right place to advertise it as you all know what we’ve put it through. Also – I wonder how many are still reading now that the chances of us getting shot or kidnapped have greatly diminished.
Susan and I have grown quite attached to the van and would like to be able to bring it home but it does 8mpg, is wider than an Articulated Lorry and would need to be driven to a port on the East coast to be shipped. It’s not going to happen.
Now where’s that map of Asia?
27/07/2010 at 01:30 |
I say you store it in Canada (Ontario???) for your summer trip across Canada…………..
Just a thought……….
The time seems to have flown by and can’t believe you are nearing the end. Seems like yesterday we met in Texas.
Safe trip and we’ll see you in Ireland hopefully next year.
27/07/2010 at 10:45 |
yes definitely still reading even without the high risk of violent events.
Good to see you are still enjoying – looking forward to hearing all about it when you get home.
27/07/2010 at 22:05 |
can’t believe it’s nearly time for your return! wow – how quickly did that fly in!! will be nice to have the neighbours back
have to say – little let down by lack of near death experiences (especially when quad bikes were involved!) but I do love the home cinema system
AM
ps – thanks for the postcard
29/07/2010 at 12:05 |
hi jane
can’t wait to see you ? i can’t believe your trip is nearly over1 it only seems like a few days ago when me and ellen were making tghat poster !!
Awhh well it will be nice to see you again ! i misss our days is Brittas :/
lotts of love
katie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
01/08/2010 at 18:37 |
Hi All,
We are still following you with interest, despite the reduced dangers. I can’t believe you are coming to the end of your time. We are coming up on our year now, but we’ve decided not to come home yet – still lots more world to see! Enjoy the last stretch….. and get out the maps to plan the next one!
Lucina and the Cú na Gaoithe crew
02/08/2010 at 23:41 |
Well this probably is one of your last blog entries and I must say it has been great following it. Can’t wait to hear the un-edited versions when you get home.
-Terry