I won a hat...

...and my name is massacred by CBC Radio3 host Grant Lawrence. Or is it?? You be the judge. More on my name genocide later.

Here's the copy of my entry. I knew that I was too late to win, so I decided to earn bonus points by going all out.

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Sure, anybody can whip out google earth and draw a line from Edmonton to Easter Island, but let's get serious. Lines suck. Road trips are better. So here is the realistic roadtrip to Easter Island from Edmonton Alberta. Taking into account wind, and stopsigns.

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2987km to Edmonton to Brawley, California. This scenic trail avoids most major cities, most major trafic delays, and sends it's occupants through major world biosphere reserves. Warning. Air Conditioning is required in Utah. Brawley is the perfect location to relax for the day, as it's close to the Mexico boarder and holds all the conveniences of North American life. Stock up, because mexico is a whole other world! And pay attn to the sky...it's been said that "Mysterious Aerial Bars of Light" have been seen by local residants from time to time on the horizon.

1491km from Brawley to La Paz, Mexico. La Paz is the ideal place to launch on a boat on this journey. It's beautiful location on the Gulf of California protects from most storms and allows time for the road-sick sailors to gain their sea legs before any serious sailing is to be had.

805km from La Paz to Isla Socorro , which is occupied by the Mexico Military but helps a sailor in need any day. Stock up and avoid the dodgey burritos.

1003 from Isla Socorro to Clipperton Island. This leg of the trip was a little longer, to gear up for some greater lengths ahead. Clipperton Island is uninhabited, but has a wealth of delicious crabs. The boat will be docked and fresh crab meat will be consumed in great quantities. Don't forget the butter. And don't jump into the Lagoon, whatever you do.

2315.75km from Clipperton Island to the Galapagos. Ahh the Galapagos, a volcanic paradise of biologically unique souls. After spending some awkwardly intimate moments on the head (bad crab) our travellers can add some fresh fruit to their diet and see the turtles.

3702 from the Galapagos to Easter Island. At long last! Tired, sundried, and happy our travellers emerge unscathed and deeply moved to the scenic blah blah blah blah.

Grand Total = 12303.75 km if the wind is good and no body get's lost.

My address is below...I hope I won a cooool hat! (crosses fingers and toes)