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Our very gracious thanks to the following organizations and people for supporting us with our Ecoadventures Project.

Vancouver, Canada

-3 VETS LTD, The Great Outdoor Store, Jerry Wolfman: 15% discount on purchase of tent.
-OUR COMMUNITY BIKES: Thanks Richard and get on with your project! (ocb@sustainability.com)
-SPORTS JUNKIES, Dean Bacon: Discount on sunglasses and panniers. www.sportsjunkies.com
-FALSE CREEK AUTOMOTIVE, Vern Bethel:http://skybusiness.com/royalone
-CANADA 3000: Thanks for the cheap flight and to the Customer Relations Representative at Vancouver International for helping us avoid the hassle with the bikes at the airport. (www.canada300.ca)

Cologne, Germany.

-EDITH MUHR, Director of Erich-Kashmer Gymnasium and High School: use of facilities, snacks & drinks
-RESTAURANT ZWEIPANN, Frans Penava, Proprietor: Thanks for the important donation.
-ALTEO POST, Staff: Manfred, Thanks for the beer!
-GRACIELA & ABEL GIL, a lovely Paraguayan couple who invited us for dinner and the use of their backyard to put up tents. Abel is a very talented artist. We also enjoyed meeting MATILDA, their friend and a very nice lady who is studying Hebrew and cooked a delicious meal for us all.

Hurth, Germany

-HARDY REMAGEN, Bia Kroning: a donation of several skeins of luncheon meat.
-EDITH & FRIEDHELM BREUER, a wonderful couple who rescued us from a downpour and had us stay in their garden apartment for the night.
-MITEINANDER CHURCH: fresh sandwiches for hungry travellers

Untermaubach, Germany.

-YLLE, ROSWITHA & JULIAN: invited us to camp in their backyard and treated us to a delicious dinner of spaghetti with lox sauce & beer.

Duren, Germany.

-ANNA & PAUL RHEINHARDTZ: Omar's tire blew by their house. They took him into the next town to a bike store and fed us lunch.
-HILGER GMBH: Donated a new bicycle tire & tube for Omar and a key chain for Marlene.
-VIKTOR KOHNEN, a bicycler who met us on a gruelling hill and offered us pizza and a place to stay at his house. We never got there but thank him anyways for the offer. Meeting people like this along the way is a pleasure.

Schevenhutte, Germany.

-HOTEL ROEB, The Cale Family: Dinner, a room, beer, and breakies. Super people. www.wehebacher-hof.de

Eschweiler, Germany

-FOTOHAUS, Kris & Brigitte: Talented photographer & graphic artist. Called their friends at the local papers to do interviews with us. Coffee, dinner, wine, guest room. A very creative and interesting couple.

Stolberg, Germany

-INGE & ANTONIO PINEDA, Lutheran Church: gave us tour of premises and donation to the cause.
-HUZUR SUPERMERKTE: donation of 3 chickens for dinner
-EVANGELISCHE KIRCHENMEINDE (Lutheran Church), Reverend Jens Wegmann for offering us a place to stay.
-GUNTHER ANTENSTEINER: organist at Lutheran Church who put us up in his attic guest room for two days.
-BARBARA & LOTHAR PFULLER: a wonderful and fun couple who invited us to dinner and more liqueur after-dinner drinks than we could manage. A great couple.

Aachen, Germany.

-XIE, QIONG & LIU, LING: a place to stay, repair of Omar's computer and the treat of a Chinese buffet - yum!! Enjoyed our time with these two young students.
-ACTIV CENTRUM: use of the fitness facilities.
-SHANGAI CHINA RESTAURANT: 10% discount.
-ALEXIANER-KRANKENHAUS: Thanks to Brother Kamillo, a most compassionate human being who offered us a place to set up tents, dinner & breakfast. Gave us two blankets for the road.
-CAFE EINSTEIN: Staff gave us morning coffees. Thanks!

Wittem, The Netherlands

-DAVE & SONJA: a fun couple who offered us the use of their guest room, dinner, beer and breakies.
-WITTEM MONASTERY: Particular thanks to Brother Herman Peters who provided wonderful hospitality to us during our stay.

Maastricht, Holland
-WOREN THIS: We spent a fun afternoon with Woren who is a super cook and travels all around the world with his LIVE COOKING WITH MUSIK CONCEPT. Thanks, Woren, for being who you are. It's a gift.
-MAASTRICHT CATHOLIC CHURCH. PERE TARDIER. We put up our tent in the church courtyard and were given a picnic dinner c/w cervezas, breakies, showers and, most important, a set of washing muffs for Marlene, a specialty of Holland.

Rossmere, Belgium
-FAMILY HAUBAER-VRANCKEN: Met this couple out bicycling in the Belgium countryside. They showed us the way to Rossmere and then invited us to stay at their place. Thanks.

Bilgen, Belgium
-ALDEN BIESEN CASTLE: Thanks to staff for the huge lunch in the dispensary and entry to MOZART IN THE PARK.
-JAN OOSTERBACH: The ice cream man gave us cones outside the castle and invited us to tent in his backyard. Keep practising your Spanish, Jan.

Tongeren, Belgium
-FOTO FORUM: Donated a film to the project.
-BEGEINHOF HOSTEL: Thanks for the beds for the night.
-GALLO-ROMEINS MUSEUM: Entry into museum and to Asterix Display
-CAFE BIJ MARIELLA: Delicious food for lunch and beers. Thanks Mariella and Johnny.
-TAVERNE DE KLEE: Thanks to Ronny, Benny and Bernadette for the beer and peanuts.
-RULLINGEN CASTLE: Camped for the night on the grounds.
-KASTEEL MARIAGAARDE HOEPERTINGEN: Rooms and meals in exchange for yardwork. Quite an experience.

Borgloon, Belgium
-INTERNET-CAFE BRASSERIE DE BURCHT: Thanks to Marina and Jean-Pierre for the use of the internet. A big help. Good luck.
-RUDY HEEREN-MOENS: Enjoyed an interesting conversation with Rudy about travelling & enjoyed the beers.
-CAFE CARRE: Thanks for the beers and warm place to get out of the rain!
-ZUSTERS DER CHR. SCHOLEN: The sisters at this convent gave us supper and found us a great place to stay for the night with ...
-LEO & LENA VERWIMP: We enjoyed the energetic conversation with Leo & Lena. Thanks for the very comfortable and gracious accomodations.

Tienen, Belgium
-CINAFOT: Thanks for the 3 films.
-RESUME: Thanks for the beer.
-'t PISTOLEEKE: Enjoyed a delicious cake thanks to this nice bakery.
-FREDDY MASSA & FRANCOISE VANGORDSONHAVEN: Francoise cooked up a delicious supper of hamburgers & fries for us. Yum.

Leuven, Belgium

-BERT CRABBE & KAREN VANDENPUTTE: Stayed with Bert & Karen for a very enjoyable three days. Thanks for the hospitality!
-TWINKELTJE: Thanks, Rita, for the snacks for hungry travellers.
-THE CHICKENDALES: The barbecue chicken was delicious. Thanks.

Tervuren, Belgium

-PETER DESSART: Thanks for the films & copies. You have a generous spirit & we enjoyed meeting you.
-PASTOR JEON WON HO: Korean Presbyterian Church. Thanks for the accomodation and sustenance. A very comfortable billet.
-AFRICAN MUSEUM: Thanks for the entrance and postcards. An enjoyable experience.
-CAFETERIA SINBA: MUSEE DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE: Thanks for the delicious Ethnic Congo lunch.

Brussels, Belgium

-LE GLORY'S TEA-ROOM: A pleasant and yummy stop for a bite to eat.
-JACQUES BREL HOSTEL: Thanks for the discount and comfortable stay.
-FABIEN AND CECILE MOREAU: Thanks for the place to stay for the weekend. Much appreciated.
-PARAGUAYAN EMBASSY: A wonderful stay at the Capital Hotel. Thank you, Mr. Ambassador.

Belgium
-JUAN CARLOS et SONAYA MONTES: Thanks for the yummy food and tenting spot. We enjoyed the evening.
-MERRY HORSE FARM: Merci pour les coq monsieur

Ittres, Belgium
-MICHEL BOUCHERIE - CHARCUTERIE: Thanks for the lunch;
-LIEVE QUETS: What a wonderful lady. Thanks, Lieve.

Ecaussines, Belgium
-OLIVIER. Hey, guy. We had a great time. Thanks.
-PHILIPPE ET VALERIE FANTESSE: Really enjoyed the tour of the scuba diving lake and thanks for the wine and supper.
-PHOTO TONGLET: Thanks for developing two more films.
-BENOIT ET NICOLAS: Scouts who donated a big bottle of coke to some thirsty travellers.

Maurage, Belgium
-YVONNE PRECELLE: We enjoyed our stay with you, Yvonne. Thanks very much.

Peissant, Belgium
-CHARLES & FLORENCE: What a fun couple. Thanks for everything and happy bicycling.

Ostergnies-Colleret
-SARAH & STEPHANE GRIMAULT ââ‚“ 24 June 2001

Colleret, frontière France-Belgique
-ECOLE PUBLIQUE, Directeur Thierry Carion : Thanks for the opportunity to speak to the students and families re our project, and thanks for the lunch.

Quievelon, France
-MANUEL PEREZ â₦ J
-MARIE & NICHOLAS : The suntan lotion was a great help !

Dimont, France
-Mme. HACHIN, 74 ans

Solrinnes, France
-LA FAMILLE LOWRE, Christine, Serge, Bruce, Luc, Lise, Boris : The bbq was yummy and we slept well in the tent. Merci !

Sars-Poteries, France
-Merci àPIERRE pour la bière, et allo àSébastien

Beugnies, France
-MICHEL ET CHRISTIANE GAILLIEZ : One of the best home-cooked meals on the road !

Willies, France
-DI MASCIO, Severine. Thanks
-FREMAUX, SEBASTIEN. Merci
-PASCAL, NATHALIE, ALAIN, JEAN CLAUDE, JEAN MICHEL, ERIC, FRANCIS et MOHAMED. Thanks for sharing the picnic by the lake.
-LA FORESTIERE, Merci pour le bière.

Trelon, France
-RESTAURANT LE FRAMBOISIER, Thanks to Odile & Arnaud for the delicious meal & to Hugo for providing entertainment !

Glageon, France
-LA FAMILLE BOSQUET, Saved us from a terrible windstorm ! And fed us twice.
-M. JOLY, Directeur de lââ‚â„¢Ecole et Premier Adjoint : Thanks for letting us tent at the school.

Fournies, France
-CYBER CENTRE, Thanks for the internet time & use of scanner (even if it didnââ‚â„¢t work !)
-CYCLES PRISSETTE, Jean-Michel. Gift of sunglasses & bike repair. Invaluable help !

Anor, France
-PIERRE & JACQUELINE LAMART : Thanks for the room for the night !

Hirson, France
-VILLE Dââ‚â„¢HIRSON : Camping & meals at Le Foyer.

Saint Michel
-ALAIN ET JACQUELINE BRUYANT : Thanks for the drawing pens.

Martigny, France
-MAIRIE, Merci àChristophe Remy
-MUSEE DU SOUVENIR MILITAIRE : Thanks for the interesting tour !

La Tour du Diable, France
-CARINE, OLIVIA : Merci for the refreshments. A refreshing stop on the way.

Rozoy sur Serre, France
-M. et MME. COLLIGNON : Thanks
-SYMPA ALIMENTATION : Merci

Dohis, France
-M. et MME. LATOUR ââ‚“ DOUCE : Merci
-LE MAIRE DE DOHIS : For use of ââ‚Ëœle petite écoleââ‚â„¢ for the night. And to the mayorââ‚â„¢s wife for dinner fixings.

Parfondeval, France
-MME. Cardier, Premiere Adjointe : Merci pour le dejeuner.

Renneville (Ardennes), France
-MAIRIE : Merci pour le donation.

Sevigny-Waleppe, France
-GREG & FATHER : An open welcome and pleasant evening with your friends, a trip to the next town for the festival and a place to tent for the night. A big thanks.
-FAMILY NACQUART : Merci

Poilcourt Sydney, France
-MAIRIE : Merci pour le donation

Bourgogne, France
-LE GRAND JARDIN : Merci pour le café.
-MAIRIE : Merci pour le donation.

Reims, France
-ANNE, FABRICE, VINCENT, STEVE : Thanks for the ride and the champagne !
-FAMILY GODIS-ROSENBAUM, Philippe, Inge, Allicia, Jaslo et Fabio : yummy lunch celebrating the anniversary
-FLORENCE MOBUCHON, Ajointe au Maire : Merci pour le rendezvous et souvenirs de la ville.
-E.U.R.L HUBERT : Thanks for the bike repair.
-CHAMPAGNE DELBECK : The bottle of champagne was delicious.
-NRJ Radio Station :
-LES PETITES SÅ’URS DES PAUVRES et MA MAISON : Thanks so much for the meals during our stay in Reims.
-COLLEGE PIERRE DE COUBERTIN : Thanks for the use of internet.
-NGI : Thanks for looking at the laptop.
-LES SÅ’URS DES CLARISSES : Thanks for the 4-day stay. Very comfortable.
-COTE PHOTO : Thanks for the film development.
-LE GYMNASE : Thanks
-MCDONALDS : Thanks for sustenance before leaving town.
-BUREAUX DE POLICE, Crois Rouge : Merci for the map.

Sacy
-EARL CHAMPAGNE HERVIEUX-DUMEZ : Merci pour le degustation.
-BORIS : Thanks for the beer and a chance to see inside the beautiful home.
-CHAMPAGNE TANY PORET : Thanks for the taste
-CHAMPAGNE GOULIN-ROUALET : Merci pour le degustation.

Villedommange, France
-F. BERGERONNEAU : Thanks for getting us in out of the rain, the tour of the winery and a warm, comfortable place to sleep for the night.

Cuchery, France
-C. THEVENIN : Thanks for the place to sleep.

Dormans, France
-VILLE DE DORMANS : Merci au Maire pour le dejeuner àBrasserie de la Mairie.

Reuilly Sauvigny, France
-M. STEPHANE DETRIER, MAIRE : Merci pour le donation.

Charteves, France
-COMMUNE DE CHARTEVES : Merci pour le donation.

Mont Saint Pere, France
-EPICERIE ââ‚“ A 2 PAS : Donation of sunglasses. A big thanks !
-CHEZ NOUS S.A.R.L : Thanks
-COMMUNE DE MONT SAINT PERE : Donation ââ‚“ thanks !

Reuilly-Gland, France
-SAGE, HILME et NICOLAS, Maire : Thanks for the place to tent for the night and meals.

Chezy sur Marne, France
-LA PREMIERE ADJOINTE : Thanks for the place to stay for the night.
-VELO 7 : Thanks for adjusting the gears.

Paris, France
-RESTAURANT CHEZ PETIT ROI : Our first delicious lunch in Paris. Thanks !
-BICLOUNE : Thanks for the bike repair & suggestions for travel places in France.