I had the most awesome opportunity this week to meet Lilli Pilli, a 62 year old woman, who has been traveling solo, through Africa for the past 2,5 years! Such goals
She lives in her 30 year old Toyota Landcruiser. In actual fact, she has lived in a van for almost 20 years now. Her story is remarkable and inspirational.
I was intrigued by her bravery - and had many questions on how she started out. She admits that it took her a few years to summon the courage to go it alone. Already an experienced world traveler, she had always traveled with a partner, but as fate would have it, she had to make a choice.
Lilli’s story has given me much hope - and I am now filled with ideas to begin my own adventures ?
My friends were amazed that I managed to meet up with her. But technology - what can I say? Other than it’s a marvellous tool. I simply reached out on Facebook and offered her accommodation for a night.
And there she was - filling my space and my mind and my heart.
May the road rise up to meet you Lilli Pilli - you are truly a wonder ?
This is cool @CharnieZA thanks for sharing this great story. I could not imagine living in a land cruiser, I know they’re big, but they’re not that big!!
It would be good to meet Lilli Pilly and learn some of her stories. She must have plenty!
Oh her stories are fascinating @KarolT - and when she is in Europe - her favourite place to travel is Eastern Europe. She says it is so beautiful - I’ve definitely put the region onto my bucket list!
Indeed @Selvamani_R ! The best place to follw her is on Instagram. Her handle is @lillitogo. She is not doing a blog or anything, but does post about once a day on IG. She says the writing and blogging will distract her from her travels - which she loves with her whole heart. She absolutely immerses herself in the experience.
@PaulPavlinovich - that Landcruiser is jam packed! But funnily enough - she says she cannot sleep in a normal bed. In the back of her landcruiser she feels safe and secure and comfortable.
That’s cool @CharnieZA I took to sleeping in the back of my ute when camping and found it was always colder than sleeping in a tent. I imagine in some areas having the comfort of a locked door with something a little stronger than canvas or nylon is certainly attractive.
