Mamuno, Namibia
Posted by: Ewan McGregor | Date posted: 29/07/2007
Pictures
Charley navigates the rocky roads ©
These rough road conditions have been taking their toll on the guys, the bikes, and their clothes! Ewan paid a visit to a local tailor to preserve his dignity.
'You're probably wondering why I've got this towel on my shoulder in the middle of this town,' Ewan asks. 'I'm not going to have a shower, but I think it is time to see if we can fix the hole in between my legs.'
Charley assesses the trouser problem. 'Could he just put a piece of cloth in there?' then laughs, 'Ah, he's going to sew the back and the top together!'
Ewan laughs, 'No, don't say that! I'll put them on and my balls will go up behind my ears!'
Moments later the job's done. 'Thank you very much, yes, brilliant!' Ewan shakes hands with the tailor.
He presents the finished article to the camera. 'There we go, the hole's gone, nice and neat. Perfect. Brilliant!'
And the team finally made it to Victoria Falls! Have a look at the amazing clips.
'Where are we now?' shouts Charley from behind the camera.
'Victoria Falls. We're in Victoria falls!' declares Ewan. 'We made it!'
'Twelve thousand miles to get here,' explains Charley, 'and we rode every step of the way... apart from two boats...'
'But look where we are!' says Charley, taking in the magnificent view. 'Look, there it is! Woo!'
Meanwhile Russ is taking in a rather spectacular rainbow.
'A complete 360 degrees rainbow! Look at that!' marvels Russ. 'From the left, over the top, to the right. Never seen that before, eh?'
The guys’ views sounded pretty spectacular – but we wondered what your view was like today. See your comments below.
Comments
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At 10:07:36 AM on 29/07/2007, Sunrider (Copenhagen) wrote:
Sadly no rainbow..
As the rain is still pouring.. This must have been the wettest july in a long time. Congratulations on reaching the Victoria falls :-)
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At 10:49:31 AM on 29/07/2007, Ben Waddams (RAF Halton) wrote:
GO Rafting!
Hey guys, what a great trip so far!! Congrats on getting this far. My suggestion would have to be without a doubt - GO WHITEWATER RAFTING under the falls, down the Zambezi. I've done it twice now and it made my holiday both times! Good luck for the rest of the trip. Ben
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At 11:24:55 AM on 29/07/2007, Graeme (Ullapool) wrote:
'A complete 360 degrees rainbow
"A complete 360 degrees rainbow" Now that would be a sight - is that even possible in a natural setting? - Best natural sight - Broken Spectre while on An Teallach
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At 12:00:47 PM on 29/07/2007, char (Michigan USA) wrote:
rainbow
I have seen many many rainbows, but never one like that! It must have been a spectular sight along with the beautiful water fall.-----Ewan,I'm glad you were able to get the hole fixed AND, I love your socks!!!!!!!
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At 12:08:34 PM on 29/07/2007, Michelle (Ringwood Australia) wrote:
From Victoria
Writing from Victoria Australia. Got my bike learners permit today, felt fantastic riding the bike. Can't wait to get on the road. Thanks for the insperation. Danksy
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At 01:20:45 PM on 29/07/2007, Dennis Kelley (Proctorville Ohio USA) wrote:
Eve's Riding
I want to see a video Clip of Ewan's wife Pulling a high speed wheelie? later Dennis
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At 02:02:27 PM on 29/07/2007, A. (Winnipeg) wrote:
What do I see right now?
My children, sleeping. Next best sight: the amazing photos and videos from your journey. Wow. Wonderful, thank you!
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At 02:23:21 PM on 29/07/2007, Antje (Marburg) wrote:
Rain ...
Right now what I see is a grey sky with clouds hanging quite low in our valley. The mountains hide more or less in mist. Concerning the water coming down you could mistake this for some kind of water falls ... it rains and rains and rains ... surely at Victoria Falls you can enjoy the water far more! Congrats for getting there! Ride on and take care!
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At 02:22:52 PM on 29/07/2007, Jay (Hattiesburg) wrote:
Here's an idea...
Start from the tip of South America and ride all the way up to North Alaska! Call it Long Way Up! ;-) Man, you guys are living my dream. I've enjoyed the Long Way Round DVD set several times and now to watch daily this new adventure, well it's just so heartwarming to see you guys do it again. If either of you are ever in South Mississippi, I'd love to ride with you. I have a 1982 Honda Goldwing Aspencade. I figure I could keep up! Good on you boys, here's to more adventures in the future! J.
At 10:07:42 AM on 29/07/2007, John van der Merwe (East London Eastern Cape S.Aafrica) wrote:
O my gosh. Just watched Long Way Round for the first time last weak and log into your webb page every day since then.
I am 55years old and ride a Suzuki Intruder. My wife asked me yesterday wy i was crying, and told her it was to touching when you saw your dad at the end. My folks passed away when i was 16. I feel you chaps are almost on my door step. East London is just around the corner. Well done John.
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