I wish to say a big thank you to everyone that has shared and supported me during this amazing journey, not only of self discovery and personal challenges but also to know it has helped children in need. http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/solokayak4makeawish So many people to thank, having only been home for a day and a bit, catching up with family and close friends.
I look forward to writing a more detailed story to share all the adventures along the way, and to keep people informed of how their donations will be used to help children from the Make a Wish Foundation.So this web page will continue long after the actual trip has ended, an avenue to share and encourage others to pursue their dreams and challenges, the kind of experiences that build resilience and a sense of personal achievement.
I arrived back in Tauranga late Sunday evening after stopping off at Ruakaka to spend some time kayaking with the Northshore club on the Whangarei harbour, they were awesome fun to be with, and great to share some time with them all, especially to catch up with Nadia again who I met for the first time during my solo journey, she paddled out to meet me at the Bay of Islands, and has been so enthusiastic throughout the journey, texting often to see how I was going etc.
Also great to have a chat with Charlie Barker, Greg Dunning, Guy Foster all dudes from the original Kayak for Cancer Cape Reinga team.
We shared a few stories of challenges and adventures.
But the most fun part was when we all gate crashed Greg Dunnings tent!! How many people can you fit in one tent before it potentially explodes?
Now it is time to unpack, clean up all the gear and get back into so called normal routine.
To spend time with my family and to come back down to earth.
I will look forward to writng and compliling photos to share with anyone who would like to have an insight into a personal solo journey.
Thanks once again from Robbie & Family
Monday, October 13, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Trip Update
Mum has finished the whole expedition. She rang me this afternoon to say that she has finished and is safe. She plans to meet up with the auckland club tomorrow maybe for a paddle but she said she is pretty tired. And she maybe heading home tomorrow.She celebrated finishing by doing a roll at the end and having a icecream.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Latest Update
This is my last chance to use the computer before I head off tomorrow to finish off the final two legs of my trip.
I have been trying all afternoon to send and load photos but unfortunately the computer is not co- operating! Partly the p.c and partly me I think, only a week or so away from the computer and I've forgotten what to do !
I have collected a great selection of photos and videos which I am looking forward to sharing with you all.
The forecast is improving & tomorrow I will be completing the stretch of coastline between Henderson Bay and East Beach 25km this is the part I couldn't complete last friday when I was battling against the head winds and between myself, Lynnis, Michael we decided to change tack and work with the wind by heading up to Tapotupoto and completing the 94km stretch from Cape Reinga to Henderson Bay.
Then on Saturday I will be heading to Tutukaka/Mimiwhangata to complete the 30km of coastline which will complete the trip, the final distance will be 366km a bit further than my original estimate. On Sunday I head to Auckland and Monday back to Tauranga.
I would dearly love to have more exciting details for you, but I need to get some sleep.
Looking forward to writing a more detailed trip report when I arrive back in Tauranga and to set up a slideshow etc.
I have been trying all afternoon to send and load photos but unfortunately the computer is not co- operating! Partly the p.c and partly me I think, only a week or so away from the computer and I've forgotten what to do !
I have collected a great selection of photos and videos which I am looking forward to sharing with you all.
The forecast is improving & tomorrow I will be completing the stretch of coastline between Henderson Bay and East Beach 25km this is the part I couldn't complete last friday when I was battling against the head winds and between myself, Lynnis, Michael we decided to change tack and work with the wind by heading up to Tapotupoto and completing the 94km stretch from Cape Reinga to Henderson Bay.
Then on Saturday I will be heading to Tutukaka/Mimiwhangata to complete the 30km of coastline which will complete the trip, the final distance will be 366km a bit further than my original estimate. On Sunday I head to Auckland and Monday back to Tauranga.
I would dearly love to have more exciting details for you, but I need to get some sleep.
Looking forward to writing a more detailed trip report when I arrive back in Tauranga and to set up a slideshow etc.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Latest update from Robbie
Hi Everyone, well I'm happy to say today I am dry and warm tucked up at Lynnis' home in Kerikeri, when the storm has hit with a vengeance today. We have been watching the weather updates daily by various means, Steve has been sending updates via text, my fantastic support team Lynnis Burson and Michael Winch have been working overtime to keep up to date with weather forecasts and following me up the coast and VHF contact with coastguard when ever coverage was possible. I sit here typing away feeling very grateful to be in the shelter of a warm welcoming home, yet also feeling satisfied that we have made the most of the good weather.The reality is starting to register that my latest adventure is nearly complete! Lynnis and I have maps spread all over the floor, we have run out of room! Maybe we will have to creep out the room and down the hall? Northland has some rather long coastline, with spectacular white sandy beaches, including 25 km across the never ending sand dunes of Great Exhibition Bay. Lynnis farewelled me from Matai Bay last Friday 3rd October, a 5 am rise for a 7 am start, the strategy was to be on the water early and to have covered the most open exposed crossing before the afternoon breeze kicked in, after rounding Cape Karikari it was apparent the SW head wind had arrived early and my hope of a direct crossing to Farmer Point, above Hourhora, was no longer a safe option, so I changed tack and followed the coastline staying close to shore, this was a 10 km longer course but the most safe, I realized that making the 45 km to Rawara was not realistic. The head wind was strong and the low lying sand dunes provide little buffer from those muscle taxing SW winds, the water was crystal clear, I tried to appreciate the tropical turquoise waters and the beauty surrounding me, but the wind is making for a long tedious day! I crank up the i -pod, Bob Segar blasted out "Against the wind " I find a reprieve within the lee of Puheke Beach, filled up on Tuna and touch up sunscreen, let Lynnis know where I am and that progress is slow today, sick of the head wind!
Unrealistically, I still express my hope of the wind abating and that I would make it to Rawara, but time was not on my side that day, as I left the shelter of Puheke and set out back into the fray Michael txts to say he would meet me at Hauhora, I am relieved to have Michael's support but also disappointed that I won't make my planned destination that day.
Will update again tomorrow - want to help with dinner, my head is losing track of the days and distances, approx 308 km covered, the past three days have been magical.
Saturday - 4th October to Monday 6th October. The adventure continued with an early morning drive to Tapotupotu, we are changing plans to beat the forecast and avoid the head winds, now we are three paddlers together, Lynnis, Michael, Robbie, completing from Cape Reinga to Henderson Bay a 3 day stretch covering 94 km. Together we reached the Cape and shared many adventures and laughs along the way, including climbing to the top of North Cape, walking the mighty sand dunes near Parengarenga Harbour, sharing laughs and creating unforgetable memories.
I will fill you in on more details tomorrow, Lot's of photos to share soon.
Cheers and happy paddling from Robbie, Lynnis, Michael.
Unrealistically, I still express my hope of the wind abating and that I would make it to Rawara, but time was not on my side that day, as I left the shelter of Puheke and set out back into the fray Michael txts to say he would meet me at Hauhora, I am relieved to have Michael's support but also disappointed that I won't make my planned destination that day.
Will update again tomorrow - want to help with dinner, my head is losing track of the days and distances, approx 308 km covered, the past three days have been magical.
Saturday - 4th October to Monday 6th October. The adventure continued with an early morning drive to Tapotupotu, we are changing plans to beat the forecast and avoid the head winds, now we are three paddlers together, Lynnis, Michael, Robbie, completing from Cape Reinga to Henderson Bay a 3 day stretch covering 94 km. Together we reached the Cape and shared many adventures and laughs along the way, including climbing to the top of North Cape, walking the mighty sand dunes near Parengarenga Harbour, sharing laughs and creating unforgetable memories.
I will fill you in on more details tomorrow, Lot's of photos to share soon.
Cheers and happy paddling from Robbie, Lynnis, Michael.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Last few days of the trip
Mum has just managed to call me and had to climb up a cliff to get reception. And they think that they will have finished the trip in the next few days. By tomorrow they should have arrived at Rarawa beach.
Mum is safe at and the wind is blowing about 25 knots. They are not going to be paddling tomorrow because the wind is going to get up to 40 knots. She only has 28kms left and she should have finished the trip!
Mum is safe at and the wind is blowing about 25 knots. They are not going to be paddling tomorrow because the wind is going to get up to 40 knots. She only has 28kms left and she should have finished the trip!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
New plan for the next three days
Mum tomorrow is going to be driving up to Tapotupoto to finish the rest of her trip because then the wind will be behind her. She is going to be paddling with her support team Lynnis Burson and Michael Winch.
There plans are to paddle from Tapotupoto up to Cape Reinga and then turn around and head down to Tombowling Bay. Then they are planning to paddle from Tombowling Bay down to Waikuku. And then from there they are going to camp at Rarawa beach. She will not be able to call me on this stretch because there is no reception but she will be able to contact me at Rawara beach. Mum had trouble trying to get reception tonight to talk to me and had to stand on the roof of the house.
There plans are to paddle from Tapotupoto up to Cape Reinga and then turn around and head down to Tombowling Bay. Then they are planning to paddle from Tombowling Bay down to Waikuku. And then from there they are going to camp at Rarawa beach. She will not be able to call me on this stretch because there is no reception but she will be able to contact me at Rawara beach. Mum had trouble trying to get reception tonight to talk to me and had to stand on the roof of the house.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Update From Robbie
Hi Everyone, well what an adventure so far! The weather gods have been shining down on me, with minimal swell. Although there has been a couple of tough days, paddling from Mataka Station ( Black Rocks ) to Matauri Bay was a toughie! Straight into a 20 knot headwind funnelling down through the Cavalli Passage.
A supposedly short paddle of 15kms took me 4 hours ! Thats an averge speed of just over 3kms per hour impressive a!
I enjoyed a rondevou with Nadia (Call sign - Stormgirl) she paddled out from Russell to meet me at Urapukapuka Island for lunch, & kindly shared ham sammies, gingernuts and coffee, I'm hoping we will meet up again further up the coast.
Day 4. Matauri Bay to Taupo Bay Sun 28th Sept
Micheal Winch paddled out to meet me south of Tauranga and we had lunch in Whangaiha Bay, he bought a weather update, I was quietly hoping the weather would justify a lay day as I'm ready for a rest. I sent a text to Murray Voyce to let him know I would be arriving at Hihi within the next two days and that I would be camping at Taupo Bay .
He invited me over for a cooked dinner and a spa well how could I refuse! So I was promptly picked up, my kayak safely stowed away in Jans shed and off we headed for Hihi via car.
I was transported to another world - a substantial home perched upon a hill top with panoramic views across Doubtless Bay to Cape KariKari , Murray and Jans friendliness was astounding, they cooked a dinner with fresh veges, wine and a hot soak in the spa, I was put up for the night on the second level with a birds eye view across the Bay and woke in the morning to a glorious sunrise, then back to Taupo Bay to clean up kayak gear, and a rest day was granted, Jan & Murray introduced me to a fellow neighbour Brian Carter, who just happens to be a writer & photographer for the Northland Age newspaper, and we instantly clicked as he had an adventerous streak & understood my passion for challenge, so apparently a story will be published in the thursdays edition along with some humerous photos of me reading the local paper while leaning against my kayak on Taupo beach 7am in the morning.
The paddle between Taupo and HiHi was fine until I rounded Berghan Point then I was paddlling into the head wind again! What a relief to finally land and be driven up the long and winding hill by 4wd by trusty driver Murray, after a rest & recovery it was off to Mangonui for famous fish & chips and a well earnt beer , it will be hard to say goodbye to Murray & Jan in the morning.
Wenesday 1st Oct Day 7 - Hihi to Cape Karikari via Tokerau Beach 39Kms
It's going to be a big day so time to have my last chance for a hot soak in the spa and get a good nights sleep, from tomorrow onwards it will be back to camping and Dehy food.
Distance covered so far - 148.5 kms + tomorrows 39kms = 187.5 kms
Will be meeting up with Lynnis at Tokerau Beach, a long paddle across Doubtless Bay .
A supposedly short paddle of 15kms took me 4 hours ! Thats an averge speed of just over 3kms per hour impressive a!
I enjoyed a rondevou with Nadia (Call sign - Stormgirl) she paddled out from Russell to meet me at Urapukapuka Island for lunch, & kindly shared ham sammies, gingernuts and coffee, I'm hoping we will meet up again further up the coast.
Day 4. Matauri Bay to Taupo Bay Sun 28th Sept
Micheal Winch paddled out to meet me south of Tauranga and we had lunch in Whangaiha Bay, he bought a weather update, I was quietly hoping the weather would justify a lay day as I'm ready for a rest. I sent a text to Murray Voyce to let him know I would be arriving at Hihi within the next two days and that I would be camping at Taupo Bay .
He invited me over for a cooked dinner and a spa well how could I refuse! So I was promptly picked up, my kayak safely stowed away in Jans shed and off we headed for Hihi via car.
I was transported to another world - a substantial home perched upon a hill top with panoramic views across Doubtless Bay to Cape KariKari , Murray and Jans friendliness was astounding, they cooked a dinner with fresh veges, wine and a hot soak in the spa, I was put up for the night on the second level with a birds eye view across the Bay and woke in the morning to a glorious sunrise, then back to Taupo Bay to clean up kayak gear, and a rest day was granted, Jan & Murray introduced me to a fellow neighbour Brian Carter, who just happens to be a writer & photographer for the Northland Age newspaper, and we instantly clicked as he had an adventerous streak & understood my passion for challenge, so apparently a story will be published in the thursdays edition along with some humerous photos of me reading the local paper while leaning against my kayak on Taupo beach 7am in the morning.
The paddle between Taupo and HiHi was fine until I rounded Berghan Point then I was paddlling into the head wind again! What a relief to finally land and be driven up the long and winding hill by 4wd by trusty driver Murray, after a rest & recovery it was off to Mangonui for famous fish & chips and a well earnt beer , it will be hard to say goodbye to Murray & Jan in the morning.
Wenesday 1st Oct Day 7 - Hihi to Cape Karikari via Tokerau Beach 39Kms
It's going to be a big day so time to have my last chance for a hot soak in the spa and get a good nights sleep, from tomorrow onwards it will be back to camping and Dehy food.
Distance covered so far - 148.5 kms + tomorrows 39kms = 187.5 kms
Will be meeting up with Lynnis at Tokerau Beach, a long paddle across Doubtless Bay .
Monday, September 22, 2008
Trip update
Mum has arrived safely in Auckland and she is now doing her training with J.K.A and fellow Canoe and Kayak instructors. And then she will be driving up to Tutakaka to start her trip.
Day 1 Thursday 25th September
Mum just called me this morning and she said that she is going to start her paddle today. She is starting at Mimiwhangata just a few kilometres north of Tutakaka. Then she is going to be camping at Bland Bay or possibly Whangamumu.If she feels she wants to go further. Mum is now safe at Whangamumu and her plans are to paddle around cape brett and to Urupukapuka and maybe camping at Cape Wikiwiki . She wants to cover as much ground as possible before a high on Sunday.
Day 2 Friday 26th September
Mum has arrived safely at Mataka station going further than she planned. Off the top of her head she said she covered about 51kms today. She is very tired and is setting up camp before it gets dark.
Her GPS says in total she has covered 81.5km in the last two days. The reason she didnt leave from Tutakaka was because the weather was not good but she said she will make it up.
Day 3 Saturday 27th September
Mum today is going to paddle from Mataka station to Matauri bay where she is going to be camping tonight. And she says that back country cuisine rocky road icecream was really yummy.
Day 4 Sunday 28th September
Mum is now at Matauri Bay and her plans are to paddle to Taupo bay today. Last night she had dinner with Lynnis and she got to stay in a caravan for the night. Yesterday when she landed she said she got very annoyed because her wine bottle got stuck in the bow of her kayak and she could'nt get it out!
Day 5 Monday 29th September
Today mum is just going to have a rest day because she does not think that the weather is very good for today. But she should be paddling again tommorow morning.
Day 6 Tuesday 30th September
Mum is today paddling from Taupo Bay around to Hihi today. And she managed to get the wine bottle out of the bow of her kayak. She said yesterday she covered about 124kms.
Day 7 1st October
Mum has paddled from Hihi to Matai bay. Today has been a challenging paddle and it took her 2 hours to cover 7 kms because of the strong wind. If it is like this tomorrow she is going to have a rest day but if it is all good she will be paddling to Houhora.
Day 8 2nd October
Today mum is having a rest day. But she is going to have a drive up the coast to check out the coastline and the conditions.
Day 9 3rd October
Today mum is leaving from Matai Bay and has a big crossing over to Houhora. Then if the conditions are ok she will keep going up the coast and will be camping at Rarawa Beach the night. But it depends on the conditions and the wind.
Day 1 Thursday 25th September
Mum just called me this morning and she said that she is going to start her paddle today. She is starting at Mimiwhangata just a few kilometres north of Tutakaka. Then she is going to be camping at Bland Bay or possibly Whangamumu.If she feels she wants to go further. Mum is now safe at Whangamumu and her plans are to paddle around cape brett and to Urupukapuka and maybe camping at Cape Wikiwiki . She wants to cover as much ground as possible before a high on Sunday.
Day 2 Friday 26th September
Mum has arrived safely at Mataka station going further than she planned. Off the top of her head she said she covered about 51kms today. She is very tired and is setting up camp before it gets dark.
Her GPS says in total she has covered 81.5km in the last two days. The reason she didnt leave from Tutakaka was because the weather was not good but she said she will make it up.
Day 3 Saturday 27th September
Mum today is going to paddle from Mataka station to Matauri bay where she is going to be camping tonight. And she says that back country cuisine rocky road icecream was really yummy.
Day 4 Sunday 28th September
Mum is now at Matauri Bay and her plans are to paddle to Taupo bay today. Last night she had dinner with Lynnis and she got to stay in a caravan for the night. Yesterday when she landed she said she got very annoyed because her wine bottle got stuck in the bow of her kayak and she could'nt get it out!
Day 5 Monday 29th September
Today mum is just going to have a rest day because she does not think that the weather is very good for today. But she should be paddling again tommorow morning.
Day 6 Tuesday 30th September
Mum is today paddling from Taupo Bay around to Hihi today. And she managed to get the wine bottle out of the bow of her kayak. She said yesterday she covered about 124kms.
Day 7 1st October
Mum has paddled from Hihi to Matai bay. Today has been a challenging paddle and it took her 2 hours to cover 7 kms because of the strong wind. If it is like this tomorrow she is going to have a rest day but if it is all good she will be paddling to Houhora.
Day 8 2nd October
Today mum is having a rest day. But she is going to have a drive up the coast to check out the coastline and the conditions.
Day 9 3rd October
Today mum is leaving from Matai Bay and has a big crossing over to Houhora. Then if the conditions are ok she will keep going up the coast and will be camping at Rarawa Beach the night. But it depends on the conditions and the wind.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Thankyou for your Generosity - Trip Plan Update
Thankyou to everybody who has donated to the Make a Wish Charity. This week I will be concentrating on finalising, preparation for the trip. My daughter's Jessie and Amy are going to be taking care of the website while I am away, I originally was hoping they could follow me up the coast as part of a support team, but limited resources and time unfortunately have not been on our side. Hopefully sometime this week we will have organised to link up to broadband and be able to load some photos.
Together they will keep you updated of my progress. We look forward to sharing this adventurous journey with you all. Kind Regards From Robbie, Amy & Jessie
Together they will keep you updated of my progress. We look forward to sharing this adventurous journey with you all. Kind Regards From Robbie, Amy & Jessie
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Kayak4Cancer Team has been an inspiration to me
My most sincere thanks to the team - www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/kayakforcancer.
Thanks for being inspiring, encouraging and supportive. You are all awesome!
Ruth & Ian Henderson, Chris Dench, Stephen Law, Guy Folster, Greg Dunning, Charlie Barker, Neil Watson, Dave Evans, Phil Oster, Gordon Daglish and everyone else who was involved.
One email to Sue Levett asking for advice on the Kayak4cancer team lead Sue to forward my enquiry onto Stephen Law, who was more than willing to help with any questions I had, it all seemed quite daunting and I didn't know where to start or what to ask ?
Then more help came from Ruth E.Henderson, heading South from the big smoke (Auckland)to visit family in the bay, she popped into the Canoe and Kayak shop for a cuppa and a chat, I talked about how experiencing coastbusters.org.nz and the International kayaking week, had inspired me. Meeting so many great people with the common interest & passion for sea kayaking and the great outdoors.
She had a special parcel to pass on from Stephen Law, a big bag full of all the files, information,maps, everything that the team and everyone else who had been involved in planning had poured their time and passion into. The expression of generosity & willingness to encourage others to fufill challenges and goals was impressive and somewhat overwhelming.
I took the parcel home and slowly but surely over the cold, wet days of winter, I read and studied the paper trail that told there story.Now in a couple of weeks I will be starting a journey/challenge to complete a solo paddle from Tutukaka to Cape Reinga, which will test my vital skills,self reliance,confidence and determination.
Now another step to take , to choose a charity to support along the way?
Thanks for being inspiring, encouraging and supportive. You are all awesome!
Ruth & Ian Henderson, Chris Dench, Stephen Law, Guy Folster, Greg Dunning, Charlie Barker, Neil Watson, Dave Evans, Phil Oster, Gordon Daglish and everyone else who was involved.
One email to Sue Levett asking for advice on the Kayak4cancer team lead Sue to forward my enquiry onto Stephen Law, who was more than willing to help with any questions I had, it all seemed quite daunting and I didn't know where to start or what to ask ?
Then more help came from Ruth E.Henderson, heading South from the big smoke (Auckland)to visit family in the bay, she popped into the Canoe and Kayak shop for a cuppa and a chat, I talked about how experiencing coastbusters.org.nz and the International kayaking week, had inspired me. Meeting so many great people with the common interest & passion for sea kayaking and the great outdoors.
She had a special parcel to pass on from Stephen Law, a big bag full of all the files, information,maps, everything that the team and everyone else who had been involved in planning had poured their time and passion into. The expression of generosity & willingness to encourage others to fufill challenges and goals was impressive and somewhat overwhelming.
I took the parcel home and slowly but surely over the cold, wet days of winter, I read and studied the paper trail that told there story.Now in a couple of weeks I will be starting a journey/challenge to complete a solo paddle from Tutukaka to Cape Reinga, which will test my vital skills,self reliance,confidence and determination.
Now another step to take , to choose a charity to support along the way?
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Break thru ! Support from Northland kayakers
Thanks to Lynnis Burson & Michael Winch for offering to be ground support, you two are fantastic, local knowledge goe's a long way.
Lynnis & friends will be waiting for me at Urapukapuka Island aboard Freelance, with an offer of a hot shower & a good meal.
Back Country Cuisine has kindly offered excellent rate for their meal packs, so an order has been dispatched, I'm especially looking forward to the Roast lamb & Apricot crumble.
Steve Knowles has spent a lot of time supporting me with weather and safety equipment advice, thanks to the team at Canoeandkayak B.O.P www.canoeandkayak.co.nz.
Thanks to Colin Alexander from Solo Wings for his generosity in loaning me an epirb, and Sid Salek for organising it.
Thanks to Rex Barlow for his support and workmanship in strengthening my kayak, many hours spent glassing away in the garage.
Lynnis & friends will be waiting for me at Urapukapuka Island aboard Freelance, with an offer of a hot shower & a good meal.
Back Country Cuisine has kindly offered excellent rate for their meal packs, so an order has been dispatched, I'm especially looking forward to the Roast lamb & Apricot crumble.
Steve Knowles has spent a lot of time supporting me with weather and safety equipment advice, thanks to the team at Canoeandkayak B.O.P www.canoeandkayak.co.nz.
Thanks to Colin Alexander from Solo Wings for his generosity in loaning me an epirb, and Sid Salek for organising it.
Thanks to Rex Barlow for his support and workmanship in strengthening my kayak, many hours spent glassing away in the garage.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Northland kayak Challenge Update- Build up paddle to increase expedition experience & develop credibility for future challenges
Planning is progressing, looks like I may now have a driver assisting, even if only to bring my car up to the end destination, will be planning trip to be as self sufficient as possible, main consideration are being able to re charge Phone, V.H.F batteries with limited power sources?
My 12 yr old daughter Jessie will be up dating the blog site regularly during the journey.
The motivation for this expedition comes from the desire to extend my skills and expedition experience, to develop credibility to lead towards having the opportunity to mentor youth with leadership potential in the outdoors.To encourage a sense of adventure and nurturing resourcefulness, resilience, and confidence in the outdoors.
My 12 yr old daughter Jessie will be up dating the blog site regularly during the journey.
The motivation for this expedition comes from the desire to extend my skills and expedition experience, to develop credibility to lead towards having the opportunity to mentor youth with leadership potential in the outdoors.To encourage a sense of adventure and nurturing resourcefulness, resilience, and confidence in the outdoors.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
New Adventures planned
September/October 2008
My next opportunity to complete another adventure challenge. This time paddling north from Tutukaka to Cape Reinga, still sorting out details, looking for a driver to follow me up the coast.
And a worthy charity to raise money for, preferably something to do with eye health as I have an eye condition called keratoconus, which is a difficult condition to treat. This is one of the reason why I am so motivated to get out there and live life, experiencing all I can .
Adventure and challenge generates a passion for life, transporting us from the mundane to something worth living for.
My next opportunity to complete another adventure challenge. This time paddling north from Tutukaka to Cape Reinga, still sorting out details, looking for a driver to follow me up the coast.
And a worthy charity to raise money for, preferably something to do with eye health as I have an eye condition called keratoconus, which is a difficult condition to treat. This is one of the reason why I am so motivated to get out there and live life, experiencing all I can .
Adventure and challenge generates a passion for life, transporting us from the mundane to something worth living for.
Living my Dreams A poem for you
Living my dreams
Leaving the city blues behind
Feeling higher in my mind
Wrapped up in the sights & the sounds
mezmerises & surprises
Serenity & peace you supply
Yes - I am high on the world
Leaving the city blues behind
Feeling higher in my mind
Wrapped up in the sights & the sounds
mezmerises & surprises
Serenity & peace you supply
Yes - I am high on the world
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