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Category: off the road

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A brief update

You’re probably wondering how it went, aren’t you? Unless you were following my Twitter account, in which case you’ll know that I pulled out on Day 8, after ending up…

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Emily Chappell
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The writers’ blessing

I’m going to issue one of those typical blogger complaints/apologies: that, in trying to live as interesting a life as possible, in order to create entertaining blog posts (as well…

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Emily Chappell
Posted in off the road restless spinster

Loose ends

Notes on finishing a journey. ‘It is not the goal but the way there that matters. And the harder the way there, the more worthwhile the journey’ Wilfred Thesiger I…

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Emily Chappell
Posted in off the road people

The dog race

The day after I was taken in by Judy and Richard was more or less a rest day. Breakfast, a groaning banquet of bread and eggs and meat and fruit…

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Emily Chappell
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On the eve

Just over 24 hours to go. And, just like when I was waiting impatiently for my last big adventure to start, back in 2011, I can’t wait to get going…

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Emily Chappell
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Nesting, and other pre-trip neuroses

Long ago, during the summer of 2011, as I counted down the weeks and days until I set off on my Big Round-The-World Adventure, I noticed that I was spending…

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Emily Chappell
Posted in off the road restless spinster

Legs

You know what? I absolutely love my legs. They’re amazing, and I’m so lucky to have them. No matter how unreliable my tyres, the weather, the road surface, my brake…

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Emily Chappell
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Winter in waiting

On the other side of the world, you pass the moon to me, like a loving cup, or a quaich. I roll you the sun. (Carol Ann Duffy) We don’t…

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Emily Chappell
Posted in off the road people restless spinster soulsearching

On doing well

I’m not depressed any more. And hopefully I won’t be for a very long time, although I won’t be so naïve as to claim that I’ve beaten the disease into…

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Emily Chappell
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Sponsorship: is there an alternative?

I am quite often approached, at networking events for wannabe explorers (like Explore at the RGS next weekend), or in emails via this website, by people who are planning a big…

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Emily Chappell
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