I have recently finished reading a remarkable book “A Wild Life, A Life Far From the Ordinary,” by a man I have known for many years.  I met Geoff Wilson when I was teaching his children.  He was always ready to share a story or two and to talk about his passions- his family, faith and adventures.

The year I was teaching Geoff’s eldest daughter, the family were preparing to spend twelve months sailing their yacht Calypso JJ around Northern Australia and South East Asia.  Many people thought they were crazy for taking their three young children out of school and giving up the comforts of home to set sail upon the high seas.  I also had some trepidation, but this was combined with a touch of envy.

The family returned from this trip with an unbreakable bond, a new appreciation of each other and the world that they live in and a plethora of stories.  It didn’t take long for Geoff’s adventurous spirit to start seeking new terrain. He