Its been a while since I took part in any of The Adventurists’ offerings. 10 years, in fact, since Espe and I took part in the Pioneers Rickshaw Run. Work, Kids, Life have generally been getting in the way. Two weeks before Christmas we got the keys to our home, and yes, this one is the keeper. After Madrid, Bristol, Barcelona, Cardiff, Barcelona (again) we are, at long last, settling down in Bristol. And with settling down comes more time to do stuff. Exactly the sort of thing, for instance, that someone who isn’t settled might do. So how did…

So with a mere 9 months to go until the 2018 Icarus Trophy launches, I figured I’d better get myself a To Do list. After all, I struggle to function without my lists. Purchase flights to Johannesburg Investigate and obtain visas Obtain flying and survival gear Route planning Raise money for charity Learn how to fly   Nothing major in there then. It feels like there is a less to do than for The Mongol Rally which pretty much took over my life for the half year proceeding the launch. And as for the last one, how difficult can it…

Back in January I told the world (well, at least the part that was listening) that I’d do the Icarus Trophy. Ten months later I’m (childishly) excited to announce that I’m signed up to the 2018 edition. Entrant number two, no less. It’s going to be, dare I say, epic and should breathe a bit of life into this blog.