It's done, I've entered the LAVATRAIL 2011 ultramarathon! 22 more days to be ready for 50 miles of tough terrain, and over 2000 metres of climbing :-) I'll put some details up in the endurance pages of the website soon.

As for the canoe project, we're waiting for a decent weather window between the storms so we can get it into open water. There will be an update asap

Well it has been a little while since my last post. I've been making the most of my time on the island whilst not working - diving, surfing, running, climbing volcanoes, exploring remote corners, boat building...Rather than pressuring myself to think about 'major life decisions' in the face of going back to work in a week, I've been living for today, enjoying the company of good friends and visiting new places.
Thinking a little less and doing a little more is definitely good for the soul and I intend to continue in that vein from here on.
That being said, a little thought can go a long way, and I'll be attempting to make some constructive progress with those 'decisions' about work and lifestyle during the next few days. Most importantly, how to earn some more money and where to build my earthship.

Oh and I've decided to enter an off-road ultra-marathon next month! I figured it was a great way to see more of Lanzarote from close up :-)

Productive couple of days on the canoe :-) central compartment nearly complete, hope to get it back in the water within a week. More photos now up on the website