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The event is put on by a company called Endless Ways, and the event is "O Caminho mais Longo," (The longest way), Im not usually a fan of "organised" events, but this gives the trip an excuse (always need a good excuse  ), and a purpose, even if its weak.
I dont think its anything hard core, im not interested in doing hard core off roading, but I also dont want to be tarred with the "Overlander" brush either as I dont have a roof top tent,fridge,house battery(fill in blank here) or the generally expensive farkles that appear to grace many of the overland vehicles we see in North America.I put the Hilux together to take me to amazing places, not to do amazing things.
This is on my dime, and being done my way, likely with a bunch of errors or the wrong equipment/shoes/sandals/vehicle ect,  but I dont give 2 hoots! you can beat to death the reasons you are not ready to go yet, but for me, the one thing this pandemic has taught me is simply not to wait or waste time until all the stars are lines up.
I figured I never got 100% in school, and in some cases 50% was good enough to pass, so you pass and figure out the next bit when you get there,rinse and repeat.
Paulo
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Just one last update on the event,
If you get a chance to get to Portugal and do this event, DO IT!
it was way more off road than I ever bargained for, the organisation was impressive (I honestly dont have the words to tell you how top notch this whole event was)
The scenery was breathtaking, I think we used every mountain range from north to south of the country.
The food was premium, the overnight stays were outstanding in location and comfort (one of the nights each of the participants stayed in individual condos complete with garages ), it mentions 4 and 5 star accomodations, but you always have doubts about what is written vs reality, not in this case.
It was tough, it was gorgeous, it was everything I would have wanted.
And Im going again ,as soon as I can make it happen.
Paulo
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