So no one likes being a beggar, but we are looking to raise money for this trip. We've found a charity that sounds pretty ridiculous, but actually does some pretty good things. It's called "send a cow" and their purpose is to provide livestock to poor farmers to allow them to become self-reliant.

Not only do these guys provide the livestock, they also provide training and advice on how to keep their stock flourishing.

We like what they do, and perhaps also like that what they do sounds ridiculous, but is actually pretty cool, and that is kind of what we have been going for with our little rally project. We will also match everything that we raise, and are looking to get a total of 5,000 British Pounds together, which should be manageable if we get a couple of people and corporations to send in a couple of dollars, euros, or pounds here and there.

If you are able to donate even a single dollar or two, it will be greatly appreciated. We will also be collecting donations for Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps alleviates suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided more than £500 million in assistance to people in 81 nations. The organisation's 2,100 staff worldwide currently reach 7 million people in more than 35 countries. Mercy Corps allocates more than 92 percent of its resources to programs that assist people in need.

Americans: If you want to donate to mercy corps, please go to the following site: http://www.firstgiving.com/hijetset

Europeans: If you want to donate to send a cow, please go to the following site: www.justgiving.com/team-hijetset

Europeans: If you want to donate to mercy corps, please go to the following site: www.justgiving.com/teamhijetset

If you send us a picture, we will include that on the website too if it's OK with you.

A very special thanks to our first Sponsors:

For any donations of over $10 or 10 euros we will write your name in really small letters on the side of our car.That way, when we run out of money in the middle of the desert, we can look at the side of the van and decide who to call and beg for help!

For more information on Send a Cow click on the send a cow logo below or head to www.sendacow.org.uk.

For more information on Mercy Corps, click on the mercy corps logo below or head to www.mercycorps.org.