To See Pictures of our trip click on the links below
India & Sri Lanka photos:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/110497764185934937905/WebAlbum1IndiaSriLankaA#
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/110497764185934937905/WebAlbum2SriLankaB#
Bangkok photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/7relaxingwonders/WebAlbum2aBangkok?authkey=Gv1sRgCLrC6fbt_7ekGw##
New Zealand photos:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/7relaxingwonders/WebAlbum3NZ?authkey=Gv1sRgCPmH4sbY7cbz7gE#
Australian Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/7relaxingwonders/WebAlbumOz?authkey=Gv1sRgCLCnib6Rqe2a_wE##
Chile Photos Part 1:
Valparaiso: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/7relaxingwonders/WebAlbumChileValparaisoSantiago?authkey=Gv1sRgCKefkffI74GgsAE##
Patagonia: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/7relaxingwonders/WebAlbumChilePatagonia?authkey=Gv1sRgCJPus4m8nrjJEA#
Argentina Photos:
Patagonia: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/7relaxingwonders/WebAlbumArgentinaPatagonia?authkey=Gv1sRgCN_An_Lyw5uXngE##
Chile Photos Part 2:
Atacama: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/7relaxingwonders/WebAlbumChileAtacama?authkey=Gv1sRgCPnHjIKd95eGsgE#
Peru Photos:
Arequipa & Lake Titikaka: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/110497764185934937905/WebAlbum11PeruA#
Machu Picchu: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/110497764185934937905/WebAlbum12PeruB##
USA Florida Photos:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/110497764185934937905/WebAlbum13Florida##
What is ME? ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is a complex and still very misunderstood illness affecting many of the body's systems, in particular the nervous and immune systems. ME/CFS affects sufferers in different ways, but there is a recognised spectrum of symptoms which are made worse by physical and mental activity. Recuperation after exertion or stress is prolonged and ME/CFS can be severely debilitating. Many sufferers experience isolation, loss of physical and financial independence during extended periods of physical decline, and significant disruption to normal patterns of work and study, recreation, socialising and family life.
There is no "cure" available for ME/CFS at present, but a range of alternative therapies and medication have proved effective in alleviating symptoms in many patients, and valuable biomedical research is being funded by charities such as ME North East.
In the UK it is estimated that there are over 250,000 people currently suffering from ME/CFS. Children are increasingly being diagnosed and in general it affects more women than men. (For more info click on the More About ME tab)
Why aren't you doing more "exciting" challenges? These are very exciting to us! Each one represents a stage in the long and difficult journey back towards physical and emotional well-being that ME sufferers go through. Being able to travel at all is a dream come true for us, and being able to use it to raise funds and awareness even better!
If we sponsor you are we just financing your trip round the world? No no no no no no no! Every penny will go to our chosen charity.
Where is the money raised going? All funds raised will go directly to our chosen charity ME North East.
How much is your trip costing? Good question - put it this way we used to have savings! Probably about £15k each
Are you really going to get the rest you need? Ah yes, well we're going to try...it won't be as restful as an all-out holiday but we'll be doing our level best to do very little for a lot of the time!
How ME-friendly are your destinations? We're not sure yet - but it's definately something we'll be covering in our blog...
