Trapani, Italy
Posted by: Charley Boorman | Date posted: 29/05/2007
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Shall we swap t-shirts for a laugh? ©
It's lucky that the guys are using GPS systems. Charley's got definite navigation problems. Watch the clip for more ...
'Well, we’re just leaving Sicily, we’re on the boat, we managed to get on. It looks like Dave and Jimmy might not be able to get into Libya we just found out, but… fingers crossed. And er, it's that way to Africa. Well actually, it’s a bit more to the left a bit, or, the right… it’s sort of that way. Errrr ...'
Meanwhile, Ewan's checking out life below deck ...
'OK so this is our…I’ll show you around our cabin in the boat to Tunisia. There's a couple of bunks, wardrobe, a ladder in case you need to get out on the banks, and a little head - isn’t that what they’re called on boats? And a shower - that’s pretty cool. So there we are, on our way to Tunisia!'
We asked if you'd ever taken your bike on board a ship. Here are the comments you sent in.
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At 05:18:07 PM on 29/05/2007, David (Schwarczkopf) wrote:
Bike on board
Yes, my bike was on board. It was a small ship, and i had to sit on it, because the sailing was so... hot! :)
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At 05:26:37 PM on 29/05/2007, Erich Von-Roy (Darlington) wrote:
Have Fun
I got to hear about your exploits when I was reading some mag. I had to go on the net to see for my self and read what you guy's are doing. I am glad that I did, reading what you two are doing makes my hair on the back of my neck stand up. For I to love to travel, but there is a diference. You travel by motorbike I do my travelling on a mountain bike. At the moment I am planing a trip to Vietnam. Have fun you two.
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At 05:31:20 PM on 29/05/2007, Tom Smith (Victoria, BC, Canada) wrote:
INTO AFRICA!
Hi Ewan, Charley and all the LWD Crew! Tom the round-the-world-by-scooter guy here... You've weathered so much already - my prayers are with you and your families too. Now the BIG challenges before you will begin. So much human and environmental diversity awaits you. I took my Melawend on the Espresso Egitto from Piraeus, Greece to Alexandria, Egypt. It was bizarre having Egyptian officals crawling over all the vehicles in the hold verifying serial numbers with vehicle carnets... I hope all your paperwork is in order. All the best to you! Ride safe. Ride well. GODSPEED, gentlemen! Tom "Odysseus" Smith
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At 05:38:04 PM on 29/05/2007, Paul Fowkes (Rotherham) wrote:
Video Reports
That wardrobe on the boat, fantastic stuff. Its all in the detail, bring it on. Seriously though. Good luck in Africa. This is where the adventure starts. Best Wishes - Paul
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At 05:46:09 PM on 29/05/2007, rich (rugeley) wrote:
New Adventure
Is there going to be a Long Way Up - South to North America? that would be good
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At 05:47:48 PM on 29/05/2007, Jen Salamone (Andover) wrote:
Fantastic Work
The work you're doing on these trips is truely amazing. It isn't everyday that you see those with fame and power show so much interest and concern for those who have so little. You are setting a wonderful and far-reaching example through this production. Thank you for all you do and take care.
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At 05:56:19 PM on 29/05/2007, Troy Murray-Plumer (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA) wrote:
Shipping a bike ...
"Have you ever taken your bike on board a ship? Was it plain sailing?" Only on a ferry across Lake Champlain between New York and Vermont. That crossing went very smoothly. It felt somehow decadent to be on a motorcycle trip AND covering distance without actually riding. Here's hoping Dave and Jimmy are back with the team since the hold up while shipping out for Tunisia. Happy trails team! :-)
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At 06:02:00 PM on 29/05/2007, RIchard Tortorella (Langley, BC, Canada) wrote:
A ship no - Ferry yes ...
Living on the Western coast of Canada, there are many chances to take a Ferry "island hopping". The nice thing is that you get to go onboard infront of any cars, it costs less, *BUT* when your bike is parked you notice how easy it is to have the thing tip over if the sea gets rough while docking ... not to mention that you don't have anywhere to retreat to when you are getting sea-sick ... Here is to hoping it is all Ship-shape and Bristol fashion!! Cheers Richard
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At 06:00:44 PM on 29/05/2007, Troy Murray-Plumer (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA) wrote:
TODAY'S FUN TIPS ...
Suggested Road Song: "I've Been Everywhere." by Johnny Cash. Traveling Tip: According to U.S. Naval Flight Operations studies ... 20 min. cat naps when feeling particularly fatigued are optimal for recharging one's batteries for a period of time. Anything more results in grogginess, anything less doesn't substantively impact the fatigue. Geography Fact: "Mount Chambi is 1,544 meters above sea level and Tunisia's highest point. Tunisia's lowest point is the Shatt al Gharsah which is 17 meters below sea level. A shatt is the end of a plateau. (per http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/Know-More-About-Tunisia-135634.html)
At 09:24:39 PM on 29/05/2007, Dean Shepperd (Dublin, Ireland) wrote:
Good luck
After losing my day job recently, I decided to take time out to concentrate on my passion for filmmaking and focus on my writing. So, I'm about to embark on a road trip around Ireland, then across and down through England and on to the South of France on my recently acquired and stripped down 1985 Harley Electraglide. An opportunity to get away, to reflect, but most of all, to ride and write. Out of curiosity, I bought LWR and loved every second of it. I wish you guys the very best of luck, a fantastic adventure, but most of all a safe journey down through Africa to be re-united with your friends and loved ones. Bon chance mes amis.
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