| NOVEMBER, 2008
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who it is easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing" Mohammed Ali
This is the opinion of a strong man and Alan and I believe this to be relevant to our journey. EYEONAFRICA IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE
" What we can or cannot do, what we consider possible or impossible, is rarely a function of our true capability. It is more likely a function of our beliefs about who we are. "
Tony Robbins - American writer and professional speaker<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
posted by November 30, 2008 12:00 AM EyeOnAfrica comments (0)
Why not raise money for Charity by cycling through Death Valley.
Death Valley is famous for being one of the hottest places on earth. In addition to this it is the lowest land mass area in the Western hemisphere. Temperatures have been known to reach well above 50oC and as the name suggests; little lives in this 3000 square miles of national park. What better place therefore to pit yourself against the elements to fundraise for Childreach! Before your mind wanders on to the horrors of dehydration and sun-stroke it is worth noting that this particular challenge, is organised in "winter conditions". Participants will get a chance to cycle through some of the most stunning scenery that North America has to offer in relatively mild conditions (average temperature range from January to April is between 18oC and 22oC). In addition to all this, following the rigours of the ride, volunteers ... >> full...
posted by November 02, 2008 8:29 PM EyeOnAfrica comments (0)
OCTOBER, 2008
Hi I hope everyone is well. Alan here! Since our last blog a lot has been happening on a number of EyeOnAfrica fronts. we have been working on seeking out sponsorship, looking into equipment, planning out a more detailed itinerary, and making plans for the next few months. With this in mind I thought it was high time that we made sure that the World Wide Web was kept in the loop. It have split the blog into sections as I'm slightly worried that I night go in a little. The search for sponsorship Recently we have been attempting to contact companies big and small in search of some corporate sponsorship and publicity. If you know and companies that may interested in sponsoring charity events like ours please send us their details or pass our details onto them. Another Great way that you can help with raising money for Childreach is to get involved ... >> full...
posted by October 30, 2008 12:00 AM EyeOnAfrica comments (0)
SEPTEMBER, 2008
The past three weekends have seen Alan and I finish off the 3 peaks and achieve our longest days ride yet.
I'll begin with the three peaks.
I'm sure you have all read Alan's last blog about Mt Snowdon, now we have taken moutaineering a step further by completing the three peaks Mt Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Scarfell Pike. Suprisingly both Alan and I agreed that Scarfell Pike the smallest of the three moutains was by far the thoughest climb. Every mountain had its own character Snowdon was beautiful, Nevis was tall and Scarfell was a climb.
We have some amazing pictures from the three peaks and they will be in the gallery soon.
Our longest days ride yet.
Alan and I have been talking about a 100 mile day ever since we completed John O'Groats to Lands End but I wasnt sure if we could ... >> full...
posted by September 22, 2008 7:48 PM EyeOnAfrica comments (1)
Alan and I where at a pub in Fort William drinking and chatting to the locals about our day climbing Ben Nevis, when a drunken lady intrigued about our climb asked 'Why did you climb Ben Nevis?' Alan replied 'We climbed Ben Nevis to prove a point?'
Drunken lady 'So whats the point?'
Alan 'to prove that we could if we wanted to''
Drunken lady 'But did you actually want to do it?'
Alan 'No'
Drunken lady 'so whats the point'
Alan 'to prove a point'
And the conversation continued
posted by September 22, 2008 7:22 PM EyeOnAfrica comments (0)
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