The idea came to me to try make the trip pay for itself, by highlighting/promoting our traditional crafters, foragers, food producers, wine/cider/beer brewers, quirky and dog friendly campsites, festivals on craftyforager.com. The idea of 'bartering' followed shortly. Would people be happy to give us accommodation, food etc for advertising and promotion?
Having a Mitsibushi Delica 4x4 seemed the ideal vehicle. A 4x4 camper, that can go places your normal camper can't!! So I set about putting a kitchen in it, well a very small table, with one ring cooker, some little drawers for cutlery etc. Solar Power was next to keep everything charged, provide lights too when the vehicle not moving. Of course stuff can be charged when the vehicle being used. A heavy duty battery installed, with small Solar Panel that sits in windscreen when vehicle not in motion. Cigarette lighter fitting with an inverter, will charge iPad, iPhone, without draining main battery. All the seats move about in a Delica, making fairly comfortable bed, and an armchair. Wardrobe is large rucksack!! Of course 'the Hairies' have complete run of all the accommodation, and always nick the best spots!!
There will be a couple of trial runs before the main trip, to sort any problems. Really looking forward to it, tad scary but very very exciting. Think 'the Hairies' will love it, me too!!
Please follow the Blog to keep updated where, and what we're up to. There will also be updates on FB, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, and of course the website. If you want promotion, or know someone who would, please let us know. Together we can promote, and shout about our amazing diverse island, the people, traditions, and places that make it that way....
