Wish I was saying that I am going on such a trip… but that may have to wait for a different lifetime. I got fired up about maybe going on the Lumen Dei Ladakh 2009 trip, but there is only one spot left, and I can’t pull the trigger. Annie and I talked briefly about me going on a trip for my 40th birthday, and this would be one heck of a trip. But total cost of trip, airfare, hotel, etc would require a herculean effort to raise the money. WIth Annie looking to switch jobs, my contract coming due, the economy tanking, I can’t see it happening. Besides, going away for 2-3 weeks would be tough. Kate would be just starting Kindergarten, and Lily would be 2 3/4. That would be a tough time to go. Maybe when the kids get older and we don’t have daycare/school costs. That’s only 4 years away. 🙂
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There’s always next year, Christopher. We’d love to have you!
Sounds like you’re in the same situation. Ready to go but required to delay the trip again for another year due to cost.
I would need to buy the required gear (backup SLR and camping gear), plus flight costs as well as the high Canadian exchange makes for a $9000+ decision. (that said, this is one of the cheaper workshop tours)
I’m happy to make a significant contribution on your behalf in order for you to take a trip like this on your own…say the word and like magic – a donation of cash will appear in your account (frivolous spending only). I may request some electrical work in exchange – but I still think I get the better deal out of this!!!