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| 19th September 2008 John the Sleepingwolf | Great Stuff - From: The end of the road? I have to admit guys, that it almost brought a tear to my eye now you have completed your amazing journey! What an inspiration you are!! I learnt much and enjoyed reading your writings and viewing your pictures. I also learnt when we cycled together in Tassi that I am not a good navigator and have since invested in a tomtom Sat Navigator. All's well that ends well. Stay in touch won't you. |
| 14th September 2008 Claire, Shaun and Family | The next step? - From: The end of the road? Well we all know what celebrities do when they lose a lot of weight just in time for Christmas? Yes, you've guessed it, release a fitness video detailing exactly how to do it, so the couch potatoes can believe that they too can get a body like yours in the comfort of their own home in front of their own TV, whilst still drinking ten pints of lager a night, topped off with a fish and chip supper. I wonder how many you would sell? I'm really looking forward to catching up with you in person to celebrate your safe return. Let me know when you've settled back in and I'll fix a date. Lots of love Claire |
| 14th September 2008 Roslyn | The End of The Road? - From: The end of the road? Dear Rich and Di, You safely made it home with so many fantastic memories of the people and places you have ridden to. Reading through your blogs, as arm chair observers, has also been a wonderful journey. We have been captivated by the outstanding commentary and of course the superb photos. I don't think this will be the last journey for you both but it may be a while before you're gone for quite so long. In question to how far you have travelled?- I presume you mean actual riding? My guess is around 25,000 klm. I'm probably out by a long way. I still think you should now turn your writing ability and photographic expertise into publishing this into a book. You have the basis for a dam good read. We were privileged to have met you in China and to have been able to share some of your experiences with you. Love Ros and Pete |
| 18th August 2008 Sally Ainley | Sally from Raynesway - From: Oaxaca wanderings Still keeping up with the Pearts over here, another great set of photos and words. As for the last line, unwanted employment would be anything like 'Joint Venture' or 'Back filling' I guess! Hope the stress on yours is not hampering your final push towards the end. Presume you have been following the GB Team in the Cycling? We have done rather well eh? |
| 16th August 2008 John from oz | Looks Great - From: Oaxaca wanderings The food looks great, I am still very much enjoying keeping up with you via your blog and loving the photos and words!! Cheers |
| 15th August 2008 Claire | Catching up! - From: Oaxaca wanderings Not visited your blog for a couple of weeks as we've been preparing for our own travels, on our travels and recovering from our travels. No-where as near as energetic as yours of course. Good to see you are still experiencing some fantastic scenery and cultures. Not sure I fancy the isea of chillis for breakfast though! This will make you feel old-Ross turned 18 last Friday and is now treating the house as more of a hotel than ever! Keep safe for the last leg. Love Claire, Shaun, Ross and Cait. |
| 10th August 2008 Nora and Dad | Gorging Yourselves again - From: Oaxaca wanderings Another bright cherpy entry as your journey gets closer to its finale.We were however pleased to see that you still know how to celebrate a birthday in style. What on earth were you thinking of on the day before you take to the road on steep uphill riding, to contemplate a 3 course meal, + beer, and then to follow it with a lump of cake?. Hope you both enjoyed it!! We`ll have a proper beer for your birthday when we next meet. Joking apart another brilliant report. Love N & D. |
| 26th July 2008 DAD | Tours - From: Ups and downs in Chiapas Pleased things are progressing so well. The sampling of so many sticky sweets cannot be good for your teeth, stomach, constitution, etc. Jack and I need to past judgement first. bowls tour great, fast swinging greens, great people, good food and lots of some amber liquid, name and origin unknown!!!!! take care love DAD XXXX |
| 26th July 2008 Roslyn | Another great read! - From: Ups and downs in Chiapas As always this blog does not disappoint the reader. Good to note that you are both well and enjoying the local food and attractions. Happy riding: Ros and Peter |
| 23rd July 2008 Nora and Dad | Another great story with pictures - From: Ups and downs in Chiapas Whoever are the blog scribe and photographer, are making this journey more and more interesting with every section. The photographs are brilliant, and the writing is so interesting that one reads it over and over again. We will all be sad when this adventure is over. Good riding. |
| 16th July 2008 John from Oz | You two Have good memories!! - From: Mayan Meltdown I am thrilled that you two are putting your practices in Australia to good use. I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures and I compliment the author on the writing skills! The whole adventure is written about in an entertaining and skilled way!! Ride on dudes and do keep the words coming!!! I love the photos also!!!! Cheers. |
| 13th July 2008 Claire | Smuggling opportunity?? - From: Having a Whale of a Time Its great to finally see your fantastic wildlife pictures, but the one thing that sticks in my mind for your latest encounters is the price of diesel!!! You wil have a big shock when you return to see how cost of petrol generally has shot up-the cost in Ecuador is a definate snip-any chance of you bringing a tanker load back? Love to you both, Claire,Shaun,Ross and Cait |
| 2nd July 2008 Jacquie | The equator stories - From: Having a Whale of a Time Well, I don't know about the other equator tricks, but the one about the water going down the drain one way in the northern hemispherre and down the other in the south is not true...hate to take the fun out of things, but one can actually change the course of the water...saw this on the science Discovery channel a few weeks ago adn I was so upset, but I am over it now. Will try theegg trick when I get home today. Take care on your trip up north. Madpea |
| 24th June 2008 DAD | - From: Genesis: Chapter One magical experience, though provoking, terrific pictures. I do not think Ecuador would have been as good. Obviously something intellectually stimulating and not to be missed. I am pleased that you have cleared the parasites from your system and are back to full fitness. Take care, love DAD XXXX. Still no sign of the new peart!!! |
| 24th June 2008 Claire | Pharmacy report!! - From: Transitions Trusting that Di has now fully recovered, I can safely say that the pharmaceuticals Di was throwing down her throat, although licensed in the UK have not been dispensed by any branches of a well known chemist in my memory! But hey as long as they do the job! Not only did you stretch my professional knowledge, it was also tricky tring to work out the time difference, strange to talk to you at 3am your time, 10am our time. Hope then cruise was fantastic. Lots of love C/mouth Int Pharm Services |
| 23rd June 2008 Nora & Dad | WOW & WOW AGAIN - From: Genesis: Chapter One We have been mesmerised by the magnificent photo`s in your last 2 blogs.What an experience!!!! We can tell by the narative that you have been seriously affected by the experience,and that it has made a lasting impression. We are also pleased to note that a serious health improvement has occurred. Continue to enjoy. Love Nora and Dad |
| 6th June 2008 John Pye | Thinking of you - From: Uruguay: The Dark Chapter Just had a look to see how you are getting on, have been following your progress. best wishes John |
| 6th June 2008 John C | restored to health - From: Uruguay: The Dark Chapter Sorry you have been unwell Di but looks like yo are getting better wasn't that stuff from Fray Bentos was it ? |
| 28th May 2008 Nora and Dad | Yes Back at last - From: Uruguay: The Dark Chapter Such a long time since your last blog entry, some people would have been puzzled why. But we now all know the reason, and wish you a speedy recovery. As usual, marvellous story telling, and excellent photographs. Here`s to a very smooth next 6 weeks until you reach Mexico. Love Nora and Dad xxx |
| 27th May 2008 DAD | health - From: Uruguay: The Dark Chapter hope you are both feeling much better. am looking forward to the next episode. lots of love DAD |
| 23rd May 2008 anonymous | - From: Hawai-two-oh Hi Diane n Richard Hope you are now feeling better, Diane. The blogs fantastic and what a great experience for you both. The photographics are amazing. Both of you take care and lots of love from Ang Phil Dan & Dom xxx By the way just found out today Danielle is doing a trial period at being a Prefect at school - so Dominic better watch out she will be on his case. |
| 11th May 2008 Claire | How will you follow this adventure! - From: Hawai-two-oh With summer finally here in good old Blighty, I realise that you are actually over halfway through your adventure! You never cease to amaze me with your accounts of the people and places you visit-almost makes me want to do similar.......perhaps not, but it does make me wonder if you will ever be satisfied with the rat race again-please make the most of it while you can! Love to you both and stay safe. Claire, Shaun, Ross and Cait xxx |
| 29th April 2008 Mildred | hawai-two-oh - From: Hawai-two-oh Just caught up with your latest blogs and pleased everything OK. It is very interesting to read about all the places you have been and people you have met, so different somehow to the perception people might have of the different countries. The wild life photos are fantastic. Luv to you both. Mildred and Tony |
| 29th April 2008 jacquie peacock | Celebrities, no less! - From: Hawai-two-oh I was really sitting on the edge of my seat when I read this last enstallment thinking, what will entertain me when I'm at school and the students aren't speaking to me! You were very lucky that they were only 8 year olds. Hopefully that will be the worst of it. Your photgraphs are fantastic...more please and when I do see you again, I would like an autograph if you have time between interviews. lots of love, The Madpeas |
| 28th April 2008 Nora and Dad | Another beauty - From: Hawai-two-oh Amazing stuff, and fantastic photos, We are entranced by it all, no doubt the blog is only part of the story,and you will need a year when you get home to tell the story in full. Do you think you`ll remember it all?We certainly are looking forward to hearing it.lol, Nora and Dad |
| 27th April 2008 Ros & Pete | Waterfall? What waterfall? - From: Waterfall? What waterfall? Wow!! What amazing photos and of course the fabulous accompanying commentary. As we receive each installment of your blog we rush to the online maps to trace the latest segment of your trip. We think your level of perseverance is absolutely extraordinary. I know I would have given up come the first muddy road. Di you must be building huge muscles. We were blown away by not only the water falls but also the super photo of the butterfly on the crocodiles nose!! Travel safely. love Ros & Pete |
| 26th April 2008 Nora and Dad | You`ve done it again - From: Waterfall? What waterfall? Another beautifully told story, only this time we dont really fancy the mud bath enough to wish we were with you. But the magnificent views, the animals, the waterfalls, they do make us envious. Keep going, Keep writing, and know we all wish you well. lol Nora and Dad |
| 25th April 2008 Danielle | loving the photos - From: Waterfall? What waterfall? Hi you both. Loving the photos and the update. Di looks as though a few more steaks wouldn't go a miss don't want you wasting away too much. Keep up the good work you're doing brill. We are all proud of you and missing you loads. Dx Ax Rx Zx |
| 24th April 2008 Dave | Where are they? - From: Waterfall? What waterfall? Only said to my one remaining trusted and loyal TA this morning that we hadn't had a blog from Richard and Di for a while and, quick as a flash, here it is. Looks like Andy's worst fear is materialising Di, your hair has grown and you're going to have to cut short your adventures so you can get back to Keith Hall's Ladies Hairdresser, pretty sharpish. Keep going. Love to you both. Dave |
| 20th April 2008 johnc | I spy pack animals - From: A machismo world Guess you will both have grown additional lungs by the end of the SA leg. The Llamas look intimidating, any sign of vicunas? Apparently they are smaller and prettier with long eyelashes, if you see any say, 'Hi from AM'. The blog is once again outstanding. Stay safe. |
| 15th April 2008 Sally Ainley | Still reading from Raynesway... - From: A machismo world Hi both from work (new job now), just catching up with your latest travels, awesome rock formations, bet photos don't even do justice despite the superb job of trying to. April now and can't believe you've been doing this since Sept, it goes so fast. Surprised Di has not pushed you off your bike yet reading some of the blogs... Keep on trucking you crazy legs, it's very entertaining. Luv Sal. |
| 15th April 2008 Claire | Out of breath just reading!! - From: A machismo world I have not had time to catch up with you since your arrival in South America, but I'm on holiday this week so have the time to share all your latest adventures-I can't believe you stole those pears from under the police's nose! Glad you did it in Argentina and not China-we'd have been setting up a campaign to free the Ockbrook Two! Lots of love Claire, Shaun, Ross and Cait |
| 10th April 2008 Nora and Dad | Ee aint harf proud o u tu - From: A machismo world Each blog entry heightens the anticipation for the next one. Our admiration grows with each entry, and in a strange way, we wish we could be with you and share your adventure. Needless to say our old carcasses wouln`t have been able to stand it. We all love you both, and think about you often, and long to share things with you. Take care lots of love Nora and Dad. |
| 7th April 2008 ian stott and jenny spurrett | mucho impressive tales.. - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... i've just been reading your blog...great reading and very inspirational...we fly out to Buenos Aries on 28th \april and plan to cycle accross to mendoza and up north into bolivia and peru, following a pretty similar route to yours so its great to get a bit of heads up. heard lots of tales from other cyclist going north to south and its great to piece it all together..cant wait...!! happy cycling you two..Ian |
| 7th April 2008 DAD | Roads - From: A machismo world Ripio it just looks like david's road, or is it slightly worse. Got here ok T5 looks good it just ain't working. Weather wet and cool. take care going down. love DAD |
| 6th April 2008 NORA & DAD | It`s been a while, but we are back again - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Today is April 6th, 2 weeks ago we went to Spain and it was snowing when we left, its at it again today! The 2 weeks in glorious sunny Spain was the reason we have been out of touch.And what an adventurous 2 weeks it`s been for you, floods, strikes, having to spend money instead of pedal power to get from a to b. sorry that was in your last text. Even so "water water everywhere" seems to have been full of incident and adventure. Keep it coming we can`t get enough of it. lol Nora & Dad. |
| 1st April 2008 John | Excellent - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Still loving your work guys!!!!! Keep up the pedals and penmanship!! Cheers, John. |
| 31st March 2008 Jacquie | Wow! - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... This is what armchair travelling is all about! Just wish I was in an armchair instead of a desk chair. Great stories Di and Richard it's not the external strength that is important . . . hahaha! Keep safe. Love, The Madpeas |
| 27th March 2008 Tania Barrett | Hi - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Loved your last installment.The countryside and architecture are amazing. Is Richard's hub the only bike problems you had? How are your tyres holding up? Cheers, Tania, Pat, Eamonn and Ben |
| 27th March 2008 Ros & Pete | Salta - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... Dear Di and Richard, I think Di you are destined to be a travel writer - every entry is captivating and well supported by excellent photos. You have us scrambling to try to locate your travels on a map. The barbecue certainly looked interesting and would have recharged your batteries!! We hope you are both not wearing out your bodies like the bikes as they seem to be needing some fine tuning! love Ros and Peter |
| 26th March 2008 DAD | pictures - From: Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink... these are great, so the original must be fantastic. Did you hit lucky or was it planned to stay with a cycle engineer. glad the weather improved. continue the good work. DAD |
| 25th March 2008 John | With Great Envy - From: Bicycle Diaries Hi there guys, you are stars!!! I have been following your adventures on your blog, and it is great!! What a journey!!!!! |
| 18th March 2008 Owen Susan | Jack Charlton spotted in Argentina - From: Bicycle Diaries Great blog, the photo's are brilliant but I'm not sure "The Slumming it again" is Che Guevara? the headwear and moustache don't look right to me! No sign of Maradona, but that Guanaco sure looks like Jack Charlton. I hope Richard wasn't scared of missing Birmingham v Newcastle last night. The fear set in for me after 10mins knowing there was another 80mins to watch!!! Viva Town! Take care luv Owen Susan Pat & Kez |
| 16th March 2008 Nora and Dad | Half way there and still going srong. - From: Bicycle Diaries Well done, half way and still going strong. Ros and Peters comment reminds me, your last disc hasn`t arrived yet, we`ll let you know when. Glad to see the natives are friendly, You`ll have to let the rest of the blog readers know how you got on with your radio interview(s) in Spanish! Great photo`s, brilliant narative, Love you both, waiting for part 2. lol Nora & Dad |
| 10th March 2008 Ros & Peter | Bicycle Diaries. - From: Bicycle Diaries Fantastic pictures and a great commentary! The photos Richard are amazing. We are wondering how many many memory sticks you now have? We look forward to reading your blog entries and wish we had the stamina to complete even a small part of your adventures. You look like you are fading away Di- eat up and carry on cycling! Love Peter & Ros |
| 9th March 2008 Claire | Food,Food and more food! - From: A cure for jet lag... The photos are fantastic and the whole journey has been illustrated well by the changes in food as you travel further! Not sure what Rosemary Conley would say about your diet in an effort to lose 15kg between you, but if it meant I could eat an ice cream that size, bring it on! Anyway, a belated happy birthday, Shaun is delighted that he has been joined by someone in the 50+ club-just wait till you get home to all the junk mail offering you life insurance and funeral plans just for you! Not sure if Saga could match your holiday expectations though. Just to make you feel really old,Ross takes his driving test on Thursday-remember that visit you made to me in Taylor St Wilmorton just as I was going into labour Richard? Keep up the good work and love from us all Claire,Shaun,Ross and Cait. |
| 3rd March 2008 Dafydd of the Valleys | Adieu mes amis! - From: Fifty not out! "Grand Designs"!! more like Time Team if you ask me... Glad you survived staying in the construction site. I guess it's good not to get used to luxuries like floors and walls. Have fun in the Americas! Dave |
| 28th February 2008 Jacquie | Wow! - From: A cure for jet lag... I don't know how you two keep going what with the steak and icecream. Mind you, Diane, you look like you could do with about 5 more of those icecreams...you're fading away! Good luck with the rest of those mountains and be safe. The Madpeas |
| 26th February 2008 Nora and Dad | Never mind jet lag, What about the muscles? - From: A cure for jet lag... Your recent exploits make our eyes water. The last time dad rode a bike, 200 yards required 2 hours recovery time.With 4000 miles behind you and a 39 hour 18th February, plus jet lag, we thought that Chile to Argentina would probably be a mountain too far. But we forgot, being Pearts and with ice cream and steak inside you, whats a mountain or two. Massive achievment, congrats, and good cycling.Lol. Nora and Dad |
| 21st February 2008 Rose Nandi | Felicidades! - From: The end of the Australian chapter approaches Happy Birthday, Diane! What a way to spend it! Big hugs to you both. |