The daunting feeling now is that after 3 days rest we have to do it all again!
I have been writing the blog at the end of each day but since the start of Mauritania I have been unable to get an internet connection on my phone, I have added these last few days since being in Gambia. I have no laptop with me up until now all I have been using to do the blog is a digital camera and my mobile so apologies for any upside down photos etc
On the way home we have 2 extra days compared to the journey here so we will be taking more photos and have easier days
As we have now made it some people may stop reading the blog so I would like to say a couple of thank yous to the people that have helped us get this far:
Thanks to Delandale Solutions for letting me have the time off, thanks to Howe Heating for being my main financial sponsor.... but do you have to come with me next time?!!
Thanks to Hadrian at Kent Motorcycles, I went to him less than a month before I was due to leave on this trip in desperate need of a bike at the last minute that would be up to this very tough journey... I made it!
To anyone thinking of doing a similar trip he had before I left an immaculate blue Varadero in his showroom on the A2, Barham
The bikes have both been brilliant, this has been the hardest journey any of us have ever attempted, we covered around 3250 miles through extreme conditions in 9 days through 7 countries, 2 continents! We have experienced many different cultures and foods, and met many kind people along the way
Whilst being here everyone has been amazed at how quickly we managed it, every year they get people doing similar trips in 4x4's but not in this short amount of time, we have even been interviewed by the local paper as they were very interested to hear about our adventure
We have pushed the bikes so hard for so long at a time across the desert that the exhaust pipes now appear to be permanently burnt black, I am no stranger to high speeds or long distances but I have never managed this before
I am writing this on Thursday 15 May, we have just taken the bikes out to refuel (dad fell off in the sand again!) and we will be setting off tomorrow at 6am
Route Map
10 comments:
Wow howie... very impressed. Cant wait to hear all your stories, glad your taking it easier on the way home. take care Ruth x
Hope you enjoyed your couple of days in the Gambia and didn't do too much sunbathing in the sand, even though your Dad did. Looking forwards to your return trip report and pic's Take care. Geoff
Congratulations to you all on your safe arrival....We are really impressed by your journey..Take care on your way back...When do you expect to be be back in England?.... love Trevor & Jill
Hey Simon
Glad you got there safely... there was us worrying about Egyptians and Desert Wolves and all the time there were mines!!!!
Have a safe journey back too, looking forward to hearing all about it!
Kathryn xx
Well done Mr Howe! Now make sure you come back safely!!
Hi Simon, Peter,& Kathy, hope your bums are not too sore and that you are enjoying your trip. Its wet and cold here so no change!!, take care on the roads etc and see you all soon Julian & Aileen xx
Hope you are all well
Folloeing you with interest
Crazy Engllishman ( and Woman)
Keep safe
John
Glad you guys made it ok
Suppose you'll be wanting to ride Le Touquet beach races now and excursions down to Camber Sands to keep your hands in on all this sand riding mullarkey!
Take it easy and guess we'll see you on the road in rainy UK at some time!
Well done to you Simon and your parents. This is a once in a lifetime (i'm sure) trip. Enjoy a fewd days rest and good luck with the trip home. Very well written Simon you are now in charge if all creative projects. Barry Snashall
Hey Simon
Have just been reading of your adventures - it's ok, it's lunchtime! Have been reading extracts to Claire. Wow; you must have seen some amazing scenery... I am so jealous. Glad you made it there safely - assume you are now on your way home....
take care
Maria (LC)
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