Maiwar is off to Peru!

A weight has been lifted off my shoulders and relief abounds as I now know that Maiwar is on her way to Peru.

On Wednesday the 12th of January, I drove Maiwar down the dirt roads of Pinkenba to a very unassuming container loading facility. There, with the help of some great blokes, and a 16-ton forklift, Maiwar, and all her worldly goods were safely packed into a fine looking 40’ container.

My media-man-extraordinaire and good friend, Abir Tarafdar, made it down to capture this important stage on film. The guys at the loading facility were very obliging and Abir was able to get some great shots.

Abir has played a big part in the journey, having made the website and all the videos. His positive outlook, vision, enthusiasm and above all wisdom have had a big impact on me, and will continue to do so as our partnership and friendship grows. Rest assured the journey has and will continue to be heavily documented on film.

As you are aware from my last update, the logistics have been a long winded and frustrating experience. Just as I thought everything was sorted, I was informed that I would not be able to pack any foods into the container. This is a frustrating and costly blow to the otherwise well managed preparation of the journey.

I will be relying on specifically designed freeze-dried meals to fuel me, and maintain my health on the ocean. I was lucky enough to be sponsored by Back Country Cuisine, who supplied all the meals at no cost. It is now looking like I will have to pay thousands to fly the meals over to Peru.

One must learn to be flexible and accommodating when undertaking an adventure such as this, all will work out in the end.

So, in a few days time Maiwar will be loaded onto a very large ship and will travel a long and circuitous route across the Pacific to Callao, Peru. Perhaps it’s comforting to know that Maiwar will have already crossed the Pacific by the time I get to Peru. I’m sure she will enjoy the journey home immensely.

Just before I closed the doors to the container, I said a few quiet words to Maiwar, wishing her well on her journey, and reassuring her of good times ahead. She has continued to impress me, and I have no doubt she will relish crossing the Pacific on her own keel.

See you soon Maiwar.