The Classic Motorcycle Odyssey - from Beijing to Arnhem 2005

from Beijing to Arnhem 2005

Dispatches from the Classic Motorcycle Odyssey - Beijing to Arnhem

These dispatches were written as we traveled and reflected what we were feeling at the time. They are a little more considered than the emails as they were done in leisure times on the Palm One mini computer, rather than dashed out in an internet cafe knowing that we were paying by the minute for my slow typing. There were things that we didn't tell in either dispatch or email contact as we didn't want to alarm folks at home. These issues are dealt with in the upcoming book of the journey which should be published mid-year. Hopefully, accompanying the book will be a DVD to show you what it was like. A pity we can't also include the exotic aromas and extremes of temperature that we experienced. I hope you enjoy our tales and please do not hesitate to contact us.

Map of the Classic Motorcycle Odyssey

Dispatch From Wellington, New Zealand

Pre-trip Excitement - April.

Dispatch from China

Friday, 6 May. Beijing - the city is big...very very big.

Dispatch from Mongolia

Tuesday, 17 May. Our road trip adventure finally left Beijing ..... The excitement was intense as ....

Dispatches from Russia

Wednesday, 1 June. Ulaanbaatar to Russia across the top of the Gobi Desert in Southern Mongolia was always going to be a huge .....

Dispatches from Kazakhstan

Saturday, 11 June. Leaving Barnaul was hard as it was so enjoyable ....

Dispatches from Uzbekistan

Saturday, 25 June. We were only 3 days in Almaty but loved it and managed a few ....

Saturday, 25 June. I'm not going to bore you with a ....

Dispatches from Kyrgyzstan

Monday, 27 June. Those of a sensitive nature may find the contents of this dispatch disturbing...I do. Parental guidance is advised.

Dispatches from Pakistan

Monday, 4 July. Taxkorgan is the last town in China before you head through the border zone with Pakistan. It is at 3,000 m and is ....

Dispatches from Iran

Wednesday, 20 July. The heat of the Baluchistan area of Pakistan and the southern deserts of Iran can be a killer ...

Dispatches from The Netherlands

Saturday, 30 July. Despair. We have experienced many emotions while travelling but none have matched the despair that we felt after farewelling Dick on a plane from Zanedan in Southern Iran.

Dispatches from Home!

Friday, 12 August. Going back to normal It is over. The Last Hurrah is finished. Our lives now go back to normal. It is time for reflection.

The Last Hurrah! by Des Molloy

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