Oh, sure, I’ve had blogs before. I’ve also had the best of intentions of keeping them updated. Apparently that’s the key.
But here’s the thing – it’s a busy world. And if you’re anything like me, stuff that doesn’t NEED to be done immediately (or at all) tends to plummet to the bottom of an ever evolving and usually growing “to do” list.
So why am I having another crack at the whole blogging thing?
Because I’m about to embark on another Rotary International-inspired quest – and I don’t know about you, but I think the work Rotary does around the world deserves as much exposure as it can get.
In a little over a week, I’ll be hitting the trail – bound, again, for Cambodia and the regional city of Kampot, where there’s a little chunk of my home-town of Dubbo in the form of the Chumkriel Language School.
The 2012 Rotary Dubbo team.
From there, my Rotarian travelling companion and I will be taking a brief swing through Calcutta and the Bengali region of India (where there’s another project on the boil) en route to Kathmandu where we’ll meet up with a fellow Dubbonian who has been visiting Nepal for the best part of two decades to help give the gift of sight.
As I have with past “tours of duty”, I’ll be documenting our travels – so I hope you’ll join us through this, the latest incarnation of my attempt at blogging. If you’d like to see what’s gone before – here are a couple of links that will explain the Chumkriel Language School project, and what fun and enormous reward we’ve had along the way.
http://dubborotarycambodia.blogspot.com.au/search?updated-max=2011-04-10T15:36:00%2B10:00
http://rotarychumkriel2012.blogspot.com.au/
Now, assuming I make it home in one piece and I’m still capable of stringing a sentence together, I’m hoping I’ll be sufficiently bolstered by a legion of adoring followers to continue to blog regularly, including the occasional pilfered piece from the publication of which I’m editor and general dogsbody, Weekender (there’s a link down there somewhere…)
Cheers – welcome aboard. I hope you’ll find it’s the Write Stuff for you.
Jen Cowley 
I would strongly recommend against indulging in the local ‘Kashmirian chocolate’ whilst in Calcutta if you get the chance when heading up north to Nepal head to Sikkim which is nestled in between Nepal and Bhutan (it became part of Indian just after China invaded Tibet – you can head up to the Tibetian border but they won’t allow you near the border post – especially if you are wearing a free Tibet tshirt … ) and you can get a four wheel drive from Gangtok to Nepal (the highest highway in the world is in this state … that road truly scared the bejesus out of this flat plains Bogan boy …)
Have fun and remember when you couldn’t be assed writing and want to put it to the bottom of the ‘to do’ list – post a photo cause they make up for at least a thousand words!
Looking forward to your travels Jen. Love reading your work! Take care and travel safely.
Looking forward to following a fabulous journey x
I’m ready for my next injection of news from those I care about in Kampot. Please pass on my warm wishes. Keep safe and seize the days. It was great to have that catch-up with Alex last week. Much love, Lola.
Looking forward to seeing India again through your eyes. Good luck. Karyn B x
Very impressive. Have a wonderful time while you’re giving.
Respect to you Jen! Hope you’ve landed safely. Look forward to the updates.
Testing times – comments welcome 🙂
A good start!