It is strange, now, only a few hours before I embark on my next low carbon travel journey, that I feel quite calm. Considering the enormity of what is to come, I think I should be panicking a bit more. Fear was all I felt three years ago, as I was sitting in Victoria Coach Station in London, waiting to begin my overland trip to Australia, and mulling over all the possible things that could go wrong. Then my mission was to travel, without using an aeroplane, to be the bridesmaid at one of my best friend’s wedding in Brisbane. In those final moments before departure, it dawned on me that this was the biggest challenge I had ever faced. But this was one I had set myself. My passion for conserving the environment was strong. I just hoped it was enough to pull me through the unknown road ahead.

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I have just discovered that my blog was a finalist in the travel section of the Tripbase ‘Low Carbon Blog Awards.’  Along with some more well known websites such as Treehugger.com – the winner of the award and long term friend of Babs2Brisbane.  And some other less known, but dedicated souls like this guy who is unicycling across Canada to raise awareness of the plight of child soldiers in Uganda, Africa.

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As the rain clouds cleared and the sun broke through, I stepped out to begin my day at Hay.  The event was ‘How green is my money?’ a talk and discussion between myself, Alistair Sawday and Elaine Brook.  In connection with the Gaia Partnership, this is a regular session at the Hay Festival and so attracts a good audience.  As we sat in the Green Room waiting to go along, I thought I would be a bit disappointed if there were not at least 20 people.  Andy Friars joined us and told us that 371 were booked in at the last tally, so we had moved to a bigger stage!

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