John Bradley and the Cape Town to Cairo Trip
My name is John Bradley and in May 2009, I left my job in Chicago, sold my car, moved everything else I owned into my grandma's basement and flew to Africa. I plan to take roughly one year to overland on a budget from Cape Town to Cairo. I do not have an itinerary; I have no idea where I will be five days from now. My path is guided by the attempt to balance the urge to see and experience as much as I can with the desire to travel slowly and close to the ground.
This is where I will post my stories, photos, and videos as I move along on my journey. Feel free to post comments or send me an email with any thoughts or suggestions.
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My name is John Bradley and in May 2009, I left my job in Chicago, sold my car, moved everything else I owned into my grandma’s basement and flew to Africa. I plan to take roughly one year to overland on a budget from Cape Town to Cairo. I do not have an itinerary; I have no idea where I will be five days from now. My path is guided by the attempt to balance the urge to see and experience as much as I can with the desire to travel slowly and close to the ground.
This is where I will post my stories, photos, and videos as I move along on my journey. Feel free to post comments or send me an email with any thoughts or suggestions.
Current location: Coffee Bay, South Africa
Distance traveled: 42,790 km
Days on the road: 366
(last updated 5/16/10)
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John:
Your mom was kind enough to share your card and enable me to follow your trip. Having traveled to Cape Town for one week only afforded me a slight taste of the breathtaking diversity and beauty of the continent.
I will be following your journey and thoroughly enjoy your photographs and descriptions.
Your journey will enrich your life and empower you in the future. The story and words of your experiences and insights will make a wonderful book.
Bob
Good day John:
Last week I ran into your Mother and she is so very enthusiastic about her trip to join you this week. She also shared the good news of a publication that will include your photographs.
Have a great time with your Mom and Dad as they join you on the journey. I look forward to more photos and summaries of the experience.
Enjoy the time together.
Bob
Mate,
My wife and I travelled from the Cape to Cairo in 1996. I have heaps of tips if you need them
Cheers,
Jeff
What your doing is awesome! I long to be where you are and do what your doing! Please post videos of musical/spiritual experiences aswell. Much love from Virginia. Peace
Hi John
I am also longing that one day i will do what you are going to do,All the best ,and i cant wait to see all pictures,especialy the animals pic,
Regards
Jackie
South africa
john,I wish you all the best.I am really an adventurous young man.I happen to have bumped into you while researching on the cape to cairo route which I always dream of driving after I finish my studies,maybe 6 years to come. will try to follow you all the time.please inform me on all your activities along...best of wishes
Fine post mate