http://www.bbc.co.uk/journal/entry12.shtml LongWayDown: User comments on journal/entry12.shtml en-gb Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification QueryEngine Hi Charley & Ewan, hope every thing is going well and if not I am sure our great MAC TOOLS will help put it right!!. Keep up the good work raising loads of money for great causes and come back to one of events again when you get back. Mac Tools Rules!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:52:39 GMT 1645-132046 Warm Greetings from very hot Poland.I think here is as warm as in Italy or even in Africa!! Regret that you didn't visit our beautiful country during LWR. But maybe someday you'll come to Warmia in Poland and you'll see how lovely is here. You could spend here fantastic moments with your families! And now I wish you ALL THE BEST in yor trip to Africa and have a safe road to CAPE TOWN. It must be fantastic adventure:you know- travelling with best friends,I wish I could do such trip... Love you and have a great fun!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 08:28:46 GMT 1031-964709 your the reason I have a gs, many thanks, all the best for long way down. ride safe. spanner http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 08:38:57 GMT 1032-893224 Hi guys, how are you? I hope you're having fun in our country!! I'd like to ask you a thing: seeing that you have to go in Africa, will you pass in Sardinia? Please, come here in Sardinia, where I live!! I beg you!!! I will show you my wonderful region!! It would be indeed a pleasure for me!!! Please, come here, I wait you!!! Kisses, Roberta. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 09:07:33 GMT 1034-74965 Thanks for the updates on your travels through Europe. I can't wait to see your reports when you get to Africa, I really want to travel there when I graduate. Long Way Round opened our eyes to so many things in the world we had never seen. It's a great thing you're doing. Good Luck :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 09:13:07 GMT 1036-117379 I just love the fact that you two fellas are so welcoming and humble with strangers. It is with the strangers that the journey finds its heart from. I hope one day you will travel around Oz and I can invite you guys in for a cup of tea. Have fun and be safe. xx http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 09:17:53 GMT 1037-685626 They probly are. We have some great roads for bikes in australia. I envey you Ewan, riding with you brother and father. How cool that would be. Lost my father 7 years ago, before we could do our Aussie adventure trip. I will do it in honor of him, hopefuly sooner rather than later. All the best mates. Hope it goes well. Stay upright. Stay safe. Dicko... http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 09:25:53 GMT 1038-679706 Wonderfull to see how a loving family you got Ewan.I always admier you for being such a good family man If you could pass in Israel..oh what a treat it could be.You and Charlie would be guests of honor.And I suggest the ope country roads not the big town.There are BEAUTIFULL places to see...And I promis you a goood cofee....Well I know it can't hapen but I can dream ain't I? Shalom to every one http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 10:04:56 GMT 1040-949242 I frequently went to Scotland on holiday with my family and have grown to love it, riding a bike through it would be a dream! And thankfully it is more likely to come true than riding around the world! I hope I can get a few direction tips from the LWD DVD!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 10:05:30 GMT 1041-168084 Yes! I agree with Ewan. Our home is always the best place in the world. He can travel worldwide, go to another galaxy (star wars),live in London and be a star, but Scoltland will stay always in his heart. See you soon God bless tou http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 12:07:27 GMT 1044-618836 Hi Ewan and Charlie. We loved Long Way Round and Road To Dakar. We were inspired by you to have a go at something like this (but not quite as extreme) ourselves. So in April this year nine of us rode 2400 miles along the remains of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles and raised £30,000 for Macmillan Cancer support and Promise dreams in doing so. We had nothing like the hardships you guys went through. But surprisingly we did get sub zero temperatures, snow, ice, hailsones, rain and high winds until we left New Mexico (when the weather got warmer). We nevertheless enjoyed the trip immensely)Anyway well done to you both and good luck for the rest of the trip. Cape Town by the way is brilliant. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 12:09:22 GMT 1045-347834 good luck guys http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 12:14:59 GMT 1046-103736 Ewan and Charlie. Best of luck on your journey to south africa. I loved the last show you guys did and hope that fortune favors you and your crew on your trip. I am realy looking forward to following your further adventures. Good Health, Open roads and the very best of fortunes on your journey. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 12:29:51 GMT 1047-257046 Hey all you other 'Long-ers', 'Long-ies', 'LWD-ers, 'LWD-ies ... (hmm, your thoughts on what we should be called as a group of folks following the team's adventures? :-) In any event, for those that may not already know I wanted to share with the community the website www.wikipedia.org as a FANTASTIC resource to use to get more out of the trip. For instance, Ewan mentions the Castle of Mey in one of his most recent video submissions. 'Lo-and-behold ... nice little primer on the old place right there on Wikipedia! Enjoy. Happy trails all. :-) Troy http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 12:54:04 GMT 1050-817086 "Ewan reckons the Scottish roads are the best in the world. Do you agree?" Hmm, the Scot's roads did look pretty impressive from that recent video. However, as seen in LWR, I'll defer to Charley's belly as the true arbiter of "best roads". As such, you'll remember the 'tummy jiggle' scale was best for the USA. ;-) Cheers! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 12:58:56 GMT 1051-457781 Hi ya Ewan, great to see ya doing another trip, ive done the London to Italy trip in 2004 to see the Moto GP, awesome riding in Italy and Switzerland, have a great and safe journey, 50 + are off to Brno in July I will be filming again as i did for our "Mugello Run" , we loved the Long Way Round Trip so looking forward to the new DVD, so have a great journey. Crazy old Biker dudes from Erith. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 13:56:05 GMT 1054-557150 Touching to hear Ewan remains so passionate about his home country after all his world experiences. Shows the true nature of the Scots the world over.....we'll never forget ours roots no matter where we roam. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 15:15:26 GMT 1057-382795 What you guys are doing is awesome and inspiring. Hope it's going to be an amazing trip for you guys. Keep going and ride safe! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 15:19:20 GMT 1058-222792 Ewan, Charley and the entire LWD team- My husband and I discovered Long Way Round in America on Bravo. Or shall I (Amy) say , having Ewan as your favorite actor on your TiVo options did the trick. We immediately fell in love with the show and Adam started looking for a bike immediately. We wish you the best of luck on Long Way Down and the remainder of your trip. I was excited to find this website to keep up with your journey here in the States. Sincerely, Amy & Adam Wirdzek Nashville, TN P.S. Ewan, we loved your Nashville t-shirt on your LWR journey. Nice! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 16:16:24 GMT 1060-209698 I managed to do a great ride through Norway and although i believe Ewan may be right Norway's Arctic Highway has all the best bits you'd find in Scotland but on one road. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 16:59:17 GMT 1065-427104 LWR now LWD, how inspiring you guys are! Well I’ve ridden 14000 (½ day weekends) miles in 2 years. 1 day we rode the south coast, 3 days up north and a few weeks ago 4 days on the isle of wight. Its not quite LWR or LWD but it’s with friends on the open road with some good laughs. Now planning 5 days on the Isle of man, you never know, 7 days in Scotland then……..Europe. Good luck & stay safe, remember rubber down & helmets up! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 17:26:10 GMT 1067-649368 suppose we could use "long way-ers?" - as we would have to include past, present, and hopefully future trips! and totally agreeing with you about charley's "tummy jiggle scale!" lol! will be curious to see if ewan says that everything "looks like scotland!" again!:P keep on keepin' on boys! anxiously awaiting next log! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 17:22:15 GMT 1068-7235 hi guys god speed u on this journey stay safe and enjoy no bikes 4 me last time i ended down ditch in greece god bless. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 18:22:18 GMT 1069-352634 Every day I go online to check the news, and there's always something grim... or even grimmer happening in the world. But since you started the trip, it's been a pleasure to log on and wonder "Where are Ewan and Charlie today?" I love that you're bringing us current events about the countries and people you're visiting - but in a positive way. Hope you enjoy some relaxing meals in Italy! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 18:18:58 GMT 1070-847705 Hello to you both have a safe and good trip, can't wait to see it on TV and read the book, the last book and dvd was brilliant good luck http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 18:37:34 GMT 1071-655181 Hi Ewan and Charley Good luck with the trip. I enjoyed the other two dvds you made. Looking forward to watching it in November and hopefully buying it if released. China and Japan are two countries worth going to. Regards Graham http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 18:41:02 GMT 1072-945077 Hi to Ewan, Charlie, and the LWD team. You're doing something that the rest of us mere mortals can only dream about! Very good luck to you all. I shall look forward to the book and DVDs! May the force be with you. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 18:38:26 GMT 1073-159056 Hi Ewan,Charlie and "The Longway Down"team, Please Please could Charlie do another Road scale sequence like he did on "longway Round" it was one of the funniest TV momments i have seen. Enjoy the ride guys look forward to the series and the DVD. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 18:59:40 GMT 1074-505377 thanks guys,since long way round we have a daughter and an r1!good luck with this one.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 19:31:17 GMT 1075-510891 to the moto twosome hope u have had a good days ride today. an epic journey u have encountered on. i am of africa and have lived there for 23 years in cape town. i will be in touch with u throughout your journey. to send u godspeed and long straight roads. goodluck merry band of travellers. may your sunsets be mild. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 20:19:14 GMT 1078-397862 Hello men! A fine job your doing, charity stuff, raising bike awareness and having a bundle of fun. You are probably responsible for getting more people on two wheels and out exploring, Ive been doing it for years! Good luck ride safe and keep the shiny side up. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 21:04:20 GMT 1081-455552 Hi Guys and girls I've just found out about this mammoth trip and i wanted to wish you the best of luck. Im a massive fan and can't wait to see the episode's in november. So take care and have a great time. Mark http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 22:20:51 GMT 1084-378283 Just wishing everyone invloved on this trip of a life time the best of luck! Ewan, Charley, Russ, Dave, Claudio, Jim and everyone else involved! You probably wont read this your selves, but just to let you know how much you guys have inspired me to one day make my own journey of a life time. I'm only 16 so I can't really do much yet but I have big plans for the future and it's all down to you guys. I hope you have an amazing time in Africa and in all the countries on the way. Thank you. Best of luck and ride safe! xxxxxxxx http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 22:16:19 GMT 1085-569573 hi ewan mcrevver and harley boorman...cant wait to see this adventure in november! got book and dvd of long way round, it was absolutely fantastic. loving your work for charity.please keep safe on this journey.wish i could be there when you reach the finish line. xx ewans biggest fan ever xx http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 23:14:20 GMT 1086-1661 As always Ewan being an ambassador for Scotland which we all appreciate here in Scotland, we wish you well and just keep noising them up about how great us Scots are mate! Cant wait to see it http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 26 May 2007 23:19:25 GMT 1087-822043 I'm loving Long Way Down even more than LWR as with this one I feel like I'm along for the ride. Thanks so much guys and best of luck on the rest of the trip! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 00:30:33 GMT 1091-857658 This is why I so enjoyed the Long Way Round and why I am sure I will enjoy The Long Way Down even more. It's not the destination that makes the trip, it's the journey and the things that happen and the people you meet along the way. It reminds me to be open to these experiences every day! Thank you to Charlie & Ewan and their whole crew for bring their journey into our lives. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 01:39:57 GMT 1095-988684 Oh how home sick you've made me. I grew up in Dundee and used to love driving up north,off the beaten track, round the bends and watching out for the sheep and cattle. The views are magnificent rain or shine and you can't beat the country locals. Haste ye back boys safe and sound. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 04:05:41 GMT 1097-588798 Hi guys - my beemer bike buddy and I loved the LWR dvd, I got it for him as a thank you gift after he helped me a lot in january '07. (Minor surgery). He loves the dvd's, and so do I. (Got a set for myself as well while I was at it... :oD) I'm cheering each and everyone of you guys on, and wishing you all the best of luck, and loads of great travel experiences, nice people and great places. And best wishes to your families as well. Ride safe, and take care. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 06:41:36 GMT 1099-922734 Hi Ewan and Charlie. just a comment about "Ewan reckons the Scottish roads are the best in the world. Do you agree?" As i travelled with my father in Scotland in 2003 with two "old " R1100R and a cannot say that the road are bad..personnaly i really like this kind of road, it simply looks like the swiss montain road without the see ;-))))). Try it, you will be surpise too and the landscap are sometime also very similare (as my Scotisch father in law told me several time). Let us dream and have fun Take care Phil http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 07:45:34 GMT 1102-631722 Firstly I was excited for you both to be on another adventure, now after spending the weekend doing house work and looking after my three kids and husband, I am so envious of you. I have been checking the web site daily to check out what you two are up to. I would love to be out on the road to freedom. Think of this Aussie working mother of 3 when you have a cuppa. Danksy http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 09:17:43 GMT 1105-102741 can i just say well done to ewan,charley and the rest of the team! seen the long way round, it was fantstic...cant wait to see this in november hope it all goes well for you guys. GOOD LUCK LADS!!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 09:37:20 GMT 1106-54969 Hi Guys. I did a trip around Scotland a couple of weeks ago with some guys from www.bigtrailbike.com. We stayed at Applecross on the west coast and did many of the smaller roads up to and around there. I agree - uttlerely awesome roads/moutains/bends/etc! Good luck with Africa! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 10:15:26 GMT 1108-779364 You boys...at it again eh??! Fantastic!! Wishing I was doing it myself. You're the reason I'm now riding a GS Adventure! Did Claudio not fancy it then, or is he still looking for his luggage from the last trip?! Good luck guys - will be tracking your progress. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 11:49:49 GMT 1111-371419 After watching LWR, you felt like family, I'm an ex despatch rider and understand how you can enjoy even the tough times. You showed that people all around the planet are warm and welcoming (and it's only the politicians who mess with the place). Good luck with the latest adventure - can't wait to get to know the people you meet on the way. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 11:55:56 GMT 1112-611668 Just like to say after watching LWR..i was fasinated by how the world looked from ontop of a motor bike. You guys went on perhaps the ultimate long distance adventure and saw some amazing things..im really looking forward to this next trip of yours. Take care and ride safe. All the best Luke http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 12:35:28 GMT 1113-653155 Hi Ewan, Charley & the team, I would like to wish you all the best on a safe and exciting journey the Long Way Down to the south of Africa, I envy you all, and admire your courage to do this. I look forward to following your journey on your website. Good luck guys! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 13:29:58 GMT 1119-863599 Its great to see you again!we have been following the long way around religiously and we will follow the long way down the same way.the trip that you are doing inspire all of us.good luck for the future. orly http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 14:05:32 GMT 1120-645173 I can't wait for your new video to release. I love the first one you guys did. I am glad you still have Claudio on Camera. I love the paint you gave your bikes. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 14:24:53 GMT 1121-371437 Hi Ewan and Charlie Having fallen in love with you both and everything that you experienced and achieved in 'Long way Around' I am loving the fact now that you have the drive and ambition to do it all again - and that I will be able to experience it all again too! For different reasons it would be impossible for an awful lot of us to experience the adventure that you are having but it is possible by supporting you both and watching the journey as is happens. I wish all the team all the very best and look forward to being able to watch while you are on the 'Long Way Down'. Both of you take care and enjoy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 14:54:18 GMT 1122-82132 One of the most endearing things about Ewan is how much he loves his family! It's too bad brother could not follow Ewan and Charlie on the whole trip. That would have been an interesting dynamic to see! I wish them the best on their trip; a lifetime of memories and safety in their travels! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 14:55:43 GMT 1123-666171 Hey guys! My husband ordered the Long Way Round DVD as he is about to buy a touring motorcycle and got me hooked! Now we are looking at both getting one and traveling together. The ability to go and experience the world is amazing! Can't wait to see the next DVD! Enjoy and stay safe!!! Oh and Ewan, I LOVED the Nashville t-shirt!!!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 15:28:09 GMT 1126-414487 enjoy yourselfs but keep safe..if you both went past my house then id invite you in for tea..keep up the good work. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 17:22:28 GMT 1132-242836 Dirty little monkies - the pair of you. Continue making these lovely films and riding a motorcycle in the UK is going to get as bad as doing so in Italy. I'm transplanting one of my eyes to the back of my head and drilling a hole in my helmet in readiness. Dirty little monkies - in your beds ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 17:32:19 GMT 1134-754259 Great inspiration for everyone who has dreamed of such adventures, for years I have listened to my dad talk about his trips across the us and europe in his younger days - mainly on BMWs, great to see this enthusiam relit when we watch you guys. Good luck with with this one and Charley... you know the Dakar is calling you bk for another shot... Safe journey and best of luck to you and the team! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 17:45:27 GMT 1136-122516 Just been looking over your logs and had to laugh when you were in France in the rain you inspired my friend clive and i to do our first trip down to Monaco and back last year and it rained in Germany and switzerland so hard we were starting to call the trip the W.W.R (the wet way round)untill we got to the Grand St Bernard tunnel and sunny Italy have a great time and your right its the nice people you meet on the way that makes the trip http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 18:05:20 GMT 1138-196141 It's really nice that some of your family members got to be invovled on at least some parts of this trip. That's a really nice thing to be able to do. As for is Scotland has the best roads, I wouldn't know because I've never been, but as long as they're smoother than some the horribly pot-filled ones here in Toronto, they're probably fantastic. :) http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 18:34:39 GMT 1139-526487 It must be comforting to you both that the whole world is behind you and care about your safe return. It is exciting to read where everyone is from as they write words of encouragement. Ewan and Charley, you have made a huge impact on us all. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 18:48:28 GMT 1140-865802 I wondered if you could use any advice from me on account of my having had 7 lessons on an ER5 :-) I gave up learning when I got pregnant. It was worth it though, my blonde haired, blue eyed boy was named Christian after your character in Moulin Rouge, he just turned 4. Good luck - loved the last book and series, look forward to more. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 19:43:09 GMT 1143-488682 Hi guys, how are you? I hope you're having fun in our country!! I'd like to ask you a thing: seeing that you have to go in Africa, will you pass in Sardinia? Please, come here in Sardinia, where I live!! I beg you!!! I will show you my wonderful region!! It would be indeed a pleasure for me!!! Please, come here, I wait you!!! Kisses, Roberta. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 19:57:02 GMT 1145-898639 Hi Ewan I just wanted to say , LWR was excellent and i enjoyed it very much watching you and Charlie, who wouldnt? But i have to say that it showed us that people still care about each other and go out of their way to do something nice. Carry on the great work x http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 20:01:25 GMT 1146-593651 Hi. massive well done on the long way round. bought the book, watched the dvd, became an addict so obviously i had to do my bike test. sold my car to do that haha and Passed and bought a 650 GSdakar (thanks to charley) and am now plannin a two month monster road trip to the tiny island of Tenerife where my paps lives. My mother has you two to blame for this haha! i hope this trip is everythin the last was and more. good luck guys. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 21:49:36 GMT 1150-31016 Why did you leave your brother out of this journey? http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 23:13:50 GMT 1152-815011 Ewan/ Charlie All the best on te trip (So jellous). Loved Longway Round and can't wait to see the banter from Longway Down. Favorite bit was the riding and remoteness of Mongolia (Hmmmm!! Nice Pants Charlie). It really is just like Scotland. And the bogs.... Enduro tastic. Maybe you will come and taste the scottish Enduro hospitality one day. All the best. Malky. www.scottishenduros.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sun, 27 May 2007 23:39:34 GMT 1153-632996 Got to agree with the comments on the Scottish roads, Best compliments i ever heard about our roads was whan my mate Col came up from England to visit and i took him a rideout up the mountains..."wow chill, we get to a bend and i think to myself this cant get any better, then we turn the corner and its like opening up a calender, i just cant stop grinning mate". Ride safe http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 00:30:24 GMT 1155-275584 oh heck yeah, we try and do as many bike rallies as we can each year, from the little trad rallies to the biggies...we'll be there. ride safe http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 00:35:53 GMT 1156-474531 You know, i think i have become a LWD groupy.Hahaha, at 41 i thought i'd be past that. It does feel alittle like i'm traveling with you guys. Guess i { we groupies} are traveling with you, only by cyberspace. Stay safe mates. stay upright!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 05:06:05 GMT 1159-734994 After years of Jap bikes, LWR convinced me to buy a GS. It's been around Europe and convinced my wife, after 35 years on the pillion, to get a licence. Now she has a Beamer too - at 58 the oldest person taught by BMW Rider Training!! All from watching Long Way Round. I've read LWR and Race to Dakar (signed by Simon Pavey when I met him in Wales) twice. Now need a new book so go for it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 05:29:59 GMT 1160-55059 Good to see you two back on the road. We hope to watch you guys passing the pyramids next month. If you fancy practising in the sand before Sudan we can show you some great desert close to Cairo. Cairo off road bikers http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 07:25:14 GMT 1162-408708 Good luck Charley and Ewan from Deaf Bikers UK! We are, of course, jealous of your latest adventure. Enjoy the magic of Africa! Our group of 5 deaf bikers will be going on a 3 week expediation to Nord Kapp this summer along with several deaf riders from other European countires. We'll also experience the beauty of international sign language as we ride together! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 07:30:58 GMT 1164-174380 I must say it must be gr8 to leave all your worries behind and ride on with your best pal by ur side.Hoping for a safe journey through Africa.HEY!WHAT ABOUT A TRIP TO INDIA WHEN THIS TRIP'S OVER. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 08:04:42 GMT 1165-20516 As an exiled scot and far travelled biker of 70000 miles,I have to agree with Ewan, Scotlands roads are the best! The A82 and A87 are the best roads and offer everything you could ever want. Wish you both well on the journey, be safe and look forward to seeing the adventures on TV/DVD Davie http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 11:35:32 GMT 1169-667750 hey guys i loved LWR thought it was absolutely fantastic definatly looking forward to LWD what u guys are doing brings out such awareness to everyone else in a charity and biking sense i dont actually have a bike at them moment but have been brought up in a biking family and i am definatly getting one as soon as i can im only 18 and have just started a job where i get plenty funds to go for one so i am definatly looking forward to that and hopefully at some point in the future can have my own adventure myself and my mates are planning a biking trip in the next few years and i just hope its as exting as yours has been, good luck forver more and looking forward to seeing it in november ps scottish roads are the best in the world :) xxRobert http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 11:55:47 GMT 1171-635040 Hey Guys, I seen you on the fist day of the trip in Stirling, but you were leaeving just as I pulled up. Enjoy the trip ya lucky gits, Cheers Wully. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 13:46:46 GMT 1185-465725 Ewan and Charley, Iam also travelling south out at sea on a drilling rig heading for Angola. The guys here are following your progress,so safe riding and enjoy. Dave Atkin. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 15:17:01 GMT 1191-1049 hey he roads in france are quite good too... i have to say! i am currently riding through france on a markII GS.... looooovely! take care guys, christophe http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 15:13:57 GMT 1192-674056 I am so proud of the both of you and I hope you stay safe! can't wait to see it all! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 16:56:22 GMT 1200-103929 Hi,Ewan and Charley. Have to agree ,the roads in the highlands are amazing even the main road from Fort William to Mallaig- an A road which in places is single track !! Thanks for the inspiration for a road trip,best of luck and best wishes,hope to see one ,or both of you at the NEC bike show soon. Nige Davies SRParamedic http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 18:41:03 GMT 1204-78965 Enjoy the trip and take care. For the next Long Way, how about Spain? Because here, we love you a lot! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 19:07:28 GMT 1209-865645 Just arrived back from Perth in Scotland and what a great place. Of to East Africa in a week and bet the roads won't be that good in Uganda and Dar. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 19:18:25 GMT 1210-740793 Just got back from the scotish highlands,great roads,and you can catch all the seasons in one day,scraping ice from our bike seats on sunday morning at Fort william and catching the sun on the Isle of Sky in the afternoon,dodging the rain on the way back to Newcastle today.Great roads but take your wet gear. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 21:37:44 GMT 1218-229875 I went touring around Scotland on the back of a bike a couple of years ago, my bum was numb for the duration and it was freezing cold wet & snowed in the middle of august...But it was the BEST holiday I have EVER been on, gorgeous scenery, windy roads - heaven! The A68 is pretty darn fun too!! I have to agree on this one....Awesome roads! Have a safe trip guys :-) http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Mon, 28 May 2007 23:01:13 GMT 1220-938450 Hi guys! I'm from Scotland but I've been living in Italy for the last 22 years give or take. I really enjoyed "The Long Way Round", truly a breath of fresh air in this world of crass syndicated sitcoms. ANYWAY, just to say, that I have fond memories of visiting Scotland as a child with my parents and remembering the times we visited my grandparents in Killin and visited Crieff where my Dad was born.Spectacular roads and I couldn't agree more with Ewan. I can't wait to see the full series! Tim http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Tue, 29 May 2007 11:07:25 GMT 1247-449136 cant wait to see this on tv should be good. i have logged onto the site everyday to check your progress. keep up the good work xxx http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Tue, 29 May 2007 20:46:32 GMT 1282-86264 I don't know the exact route your taking if you do get a chance to visist the it is an owesome site tidal and plenty of wildlife around- beware of the crocodiles and hippos near the banks in the north lovely beaches in the south,Take care ride well. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Wed, 30 May 2007 09:19:48 GMT 1302-40095 Safe journey lads and aurra best frae the bridie toon of Forfar, looking forwards to seeing the completed DVD. When I was backpacking through South America not long after Falklands war I met two Argentinians in the Hotel Europe in Peru and we had a hilarious battle in the communal shower room throwing bars o soap at each other, that was when they told me they were touring S.A. on bikes and heading now for Argentina and invited me to join them - i didnt as my journey was going elsewhere but isnt it coold how so many such things and oppertuities can open up and what adventures and memories and friendships can be formed - thats living and im sure thats how you feel too - i get the feeling your also a great ambassador for Scotland so long may you be that and keep up the good work. Toodaloo the noo!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Thu, 31 May 2007 08:14:02 GMT 1371-891897 Hi Guys, Keep going with your Spirit of Adventure, the trips you are making are the 21st century equivalent of Vasco de Gama and Magellan. Your ships are your bikes your tools are just todays' technology. Good luck guys and stay safe.regards,Tony http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Thu, 31 May 2007 08:35:27 GMT 1378-135684 I haven't ridden as widely as Ewan but I agree that some of Scotlands roads are just fantastic for a bike; when you can see and it isn't howling a gale and raining. Even in those conditions I'm still on the bike every day (Triumph Tiger). Living in central Scotland it just makes the congestion so much easier to deal with and whenever the chance arises to use Scotlands A and B roads they never fail to delight and enthuse. There are also hundreds of miles of firetrails to explore and get right amongst it, if your bike can handle it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Thu, 31 May 2007 09:12:24 GMT 1382-413338 Hi Ewan and Charley good luck with the rest of your journey cant wait to see the new series. the long way round was the best tv for years all the best Dave http://www.bbc.co.uk/longwaydown/journal/entry12.shtml Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:37:48 GMT 4376-644416