🚗 The Long Way to China
Two lads. One promise. A journey across continents.
We’re two friends from Northern Ireland on an epic road trip — all to honour the dream of one man who couldn’t make it himself.
🌍 The Mission
Larry Blakely, a Lurgan local and fellow adventurer, dreamed of driving to China.
Before he passed, he asked:
“If I can’t go — promise me you will.”
Davy said yes.
I joined to help start the journey. Now, we’re determined to finish it.
🛣️ The Route So Far
- 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland → England
- 🇫🇷 France (via Calais)
- 🇧🇪 Belgium (WW1/WW2 sites)
- 🇩🇪 Germany (Cologne & Nürburgring)
- 🇦🇹 Austria
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia
- 🇭🇺 Hungary
- 🇨🇿 Czechia
- 🇵🇱 Poland (Kraków – Georgie’s current home)
📍Next Stop: Bulgaria
🎯 Final Goal: Baku → China
🚙 Meet Georgie
Our 1.4cc blue Peugeot 207 — bought last-minute with the help of a friend.
She’s scrappy, reliable, and full of heart. Just like this journey.
🤝 What Started as a Promise...
...has turned into something much bigger.
We’re now raising funds in Larry’s memory for a charity close to his heart.
Supported by CIP Insurance Brokers — and now, hopefully, by you.
🙏 Support. Share. Join Us.
We’re launching our fundraising page soon.
Your support helps us push further, faster — and do good along the way.