Does anybody want to sponsor this Scot?

I thought this guy might be of interest to my fellow travel bloggers. Any NYC-based writers in need of a bagpiper? ;-)

Rob Calder, a 32-year old bagpiper from Edinburgh, is busking his away across the United States for charity. He arrived in New York on Tuesday and made his first $67 on the corner of 47th and 5th. He hopes to earn a minimum of $5,000 for Ecas, an organization directed by his mother that lends help and support to Edinburgh's physically disabled. Friday he heads to Pennsylvania followed by Washington DC, Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona and Colorado before finishing his trip in California in late July.

Mr. Calder is one of many volunteering for charitable causes in lieu of unemployment. After losing his job he was inspired by Scotland’s Homecoming year to invest his compensation package and free time in travel while raising money for charity.

Glasgow born, he calls himself the Bagpipe Busker. A friend built the site for him and he’s funding this himself. Calder's planned itinerary, blog and information on how to make a donation can be found at www.bagpipebusker.com.

He's only here for another day or so...

Jason Coletta