Christ! All of this is giving me PTSD about our seemingly impossible Ecuadorian bureaucratic situation. 😆 I note that you will also will be keeping the exact details of the resolution quiet. Good to see you back on the move. We’ve also taken off again, but are sticking to roads! we’re @trailing_ivy_ on Insta but I’m planning a move to Substack too as the socials are not sparking joy. Safe travels. Paula & Jeremy (formerly 17x6).
Great to hear from you, Paula! Seems these situations are unavoidable regardless of vehicle type. I’m glad to know you guys are at it again. Enjoy the trip!
Yeah it’s so true; we have chosen a very different vehicle this time, just so we can mix things up with a different set of problems, haha! What the PanAm trip taught us was to be able to say ‘ok that happened… shit.. but there has to be a solution’. We’re going to put that philosophy of calmness in the face adversity fully to the test (and frequently fail) in West Africa soonish. 😬. I take my hat off to you for taking on this new challenge of yours.
You said, "I can still remember the song that was playing on the radio when we left our lives behind the first time, 14 years ago." Okay, don't leave us hanging! What song?!
Christ! All of this is giving me PTSD about our seemingly impossible Ecuadorian bureaucratic situation. 😆 I note that you will also will be keeping the exact details of the resolution quiet. Good to see you back on the move. We’ve also taken off again, but are sticking to roads! we’re @trailing_ivy_ on Insta but I’m planning a move to Substack too as the socials are not sparking joy. Safe travels. Paula & Jeremy (formerly 17x6).
Great to hear from you, Paula! Seems these situations are unavoidable regardless of vehicle type. I’m glad to know you guys are at it again. Enjoy the trip!
Yeah it’s so true; we have chosen a very different vehicle this time, just so we can mix things up with a different set of problems, haha! What the PanAm trip taught us was to be able to say ‘ok that happened… shit.. but there has to be a solution’. We’re going to put that philosophy of calmness in the face adversity fully to the test (and frequently fail) in West Africa soonish. 😬. I take my hat off to you for taking on this new challenge of yours.
Fair winds! We're looking forward to following your journey!
You said, "I can still remember the song that was playing on the radio when we left our lives behind the first time, 14 years ago." Okay, don't leave us hanging! What song?!
Here’s to Now, by Ugly Casanova :)