How The Corporate Ladder Stole my Bike Adventure...
 

Its a fact of life, that we all have to work, to earn money, to feed our lifestyle choices.

Its really depressing though - when work becomes an obstacle, rather than a stepping stone, to pursue our passions...

My lovely biking partner Gigi, has just become the latest victim of the US mortgage crisis.

In a climate of redundancies at the american banks we work for - she has decided to ditch our upcoming trip... in the hope of "securing" her position on the corporate ladder.

I'm gutted. However - will probably continue without her, regardless. (I think... )

There are two paid for, XT600s in South Africa, waiting. A contingent of 4x4s scheduled as support on the route. Possibly a discounted flight ticket.

If anyone is free in April, not chained to the Corporate Ladder and fancy a desert adventure... shout.

Details are posted in the 'Seeking Travellers' forum.

The yearning is huge....
 

I'm sorry to hear that: both for you and your original biking partner, but it could not have been an easy decision for her to reach...

Personally, I'd love the opportunity, but cursed timetables and semesters say otherwise. More of an educational ladder....

I hope you find a good substitute travelling buddy: its going to be a fabulous experience for all involved.

If there was a "smilie" for blind, raging, green-eyed envy, I'd be inserting it forewith!!!! Repeatedly!

Good luck!