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I came across this yesterday and was charmed at the notion of letting others dictate the specifics of a bike route.
I also loved the concept of "important, but not urgent".
In summary, a retired schoolteacher started soliciting and delivering handwritten letters to complete strangers. As is the way of these things, there's now a network of self-powered posties, some undertaking only local deliveries, others much, much further afield.
The Guardian
and
ConexxionFrance
The website if you're interested in doing similar
YouTube (You'll need French)
YouTube Part 2 (You'll still need French!)
While this is in the Touring & Adventure forum, some members only deliver locally so it doesn't have to be only for long distance tourists.
I think it's a really interesting and potentially very rewarding experience.
I also loved the concept of "important, but not urgent".
In summary, a retired schoolteacher started soliciting and delivering handwritten letters to complete strangers. As is the way of these things, there's now a network of self-powered posties, some undertaking only local deliveries, others much, much further afield.
The Guardian
and
ConexxionFrance
The website if you're interested in doing similar
YouTube (You'll need French)
YouTube Part 2 (You'll still need French!)
While this is in the Touring & Adventure forum, some members only deliver locally so it doesn't have to be only for long distance tourists.
I think it's a really interesting and potentially very rewarding experience.