Remember the Little Black Ball?
The one from this story?
Go ahead, click the link, the part with the ball is under “Digression”, but if you have the time I encourage you to read the whole story (and the 2 follow-up stories, it was a very long trip).
After more than 3 years, in September 2025, the story continues!
The Plan
The little black ball and I are going on a road trip to the Black Sea in my 1977 Mercedes S-Class. Because if you’re going to do something slightly ridiculous, you might as well do it in style.
This is all about:
- Documenting a wonderfully absurd journey across Europe
- Having a good excuse for a road trip
The Journey
Route: Rijeka → Sarajevo (to revisit where it all began) → Black Sea coast
Vehicle: 1977 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 (because if you’re taking a ball on a road trip, it should be a classy one)
Strategy: Scenic routes all the way – no highways, no tolls, just the beautiful long way around
Goal: Get this thing to where it was trying to go
Documentation: Photos, videos, and stories shared on Adventure Imminent blog
Why Support This?
Look, this is admittedly a bit silly. But sometimes the best adventures are the ones that make you smile rather than change the world.
Your support funds gas, food, board, and definitely some good stories along the way.
What You Get
Every Supporter: Your name listed on the “supporters” page on Adventure Imminent blog
€15+: Postcard from the journey, featuring a photo of the black ball along the way (printed through a postcard service and mailed to you)
€500+: Come along for a stretch of the trip! Ride in the 1977 Mercedes S-Class with me and the black ball as we head toward the Black Sea
(if somebody is seriously considering this, be sure to reach out first to make sure we can make it happen)
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