Two Stowaways...

Sunday 21 December 2008
...are hiding in our rucksack!!!

Mr Ducky and Mr Caganer!!!!

Mr Ducky is a yellow duck toy, rattle for baby, made in London, fed up of being shaken by baby Timeo.
Mr Caganer is from Catalonia. In Catalonia, traditional Christmas decorations consist of a large model of the city of Bethlehem, similar to the Nativity scenes of the English-speaking world but encompassing the entire city rather than just the typical manger scene. Accompanying Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the Shepherds, the caganer is often tucked away in a corner of the model, typically nowhere near the manger scene. There is a good reason for his obscure position in the display, for "caganer" translates from Catalan to English as "pooper", and that is exactly what this little statue is doing — defecating. Mr Caganer has decided to test toilet facilities around the world.


They have decided to accompany us on the trip, they also want to see the world… We will take picture of our two mascots in pretty corners of the planet and will keep you informed of their peregrinations...

The Itinerary

Saturday 20 December 2008
  • U.S.A.: January 2009
  • Cook Islands (NZ): January 2009
  • New Zealand: January 2009
  • Australia: February 2009
  • Bali: March 2009
  • Vietnam: March 2009
  • Laos: March - April 2009
  • Singapore: April 2009
  • Sri Lanka: April 2009
  • Nepal: May 2009
  • India: June 2009

The Project

Tuesday 9 December 2008




A year of savings, mad preparations, doubts, disappointments, discussions, but also expectations, dreams and many hours sitting in front of maps, websites or reading guides...

A very intense crazy year to realise a very abstract desire: to travel around the world!

A dream come true: 6 months of honeymoon: Australasia, Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

The DESIRE "to go" and meet people, discover new ways of life, new civilisations, witness other types of relationships, explore different landscapes, visit fascinating, puzzling or frightening cities, experience all sorts of moods and atmospheres.

The DESIRE "to escape the routine", to shake up the lethargy of our daily lives, to have a break and escape the urban alienation.

The DESIRE to "spend some time together", to be together everyday for 6 months and live an adventure.

The DESIRE to "rediscover ourselves", as individuals and as a couple. This journey will be a school in itself. Ask, do not run, confront oneself with doubts, fears and desires. Be face to face, rekindle the flame and walk on the same road.

Also the DESIRE to "be free", to grow inside and to open new horizons. Travelling gives a sense of freedom, a feeling that everything is possible...

So many dreams but also a simple fact: If we don’t do it now, we will never do it! So here we go!

"Travelling the world in every possible ways, it is not only discovering others, it is primarily exploring oneself, the excitement of being and reacting. "Xavier Maniguet