plural countries the united states, the netherlands, the philippines. all countries that end with S must be preceded with THE. i dont know the technical explanation for USA because it ends with A. but i guess its because "of America" is not counted in the name or something.
Pictures Dude - what's happened to your pictures on this latest entry? It looks like the copyright police are on to you.... if you need a lawyer at all, you know where I am!!?!?!
Also, if you're interested, we are about to play Cranium and have a spare space if you want to join?
Dave-o
Royalty awaits Being a regular subscribler to the Hard Nipple Times - Nepals No.1 selling newspaper I am pretty up to speed with Nepali breaking news. I am suprised you didnt pick up on the biggest news story for years - forget KFC and Pizza Hut, it was the large number of regal visitors at the airport at the same time - Kings everywhere!
Think on Maybe tomorrow you'll wanna settle down, but until tomorrow the whole world is your home....... Excellent blogs mate, vicarious living for the corporate whore in all of us.
Corrections Its Alan B'Stard, and isn't there a common root from Finnish to Hungarian?
However, to your credit, I don't think I could even name 8 Abba songs, let alone shoehorn them in in such wonderful fashion.
Keep your pecker up! I'm sorry to hear that Stan has rapidly become a name of which you have little remaining fondness. I predict, however, this will have been the most important part of your adventure. Maybe not the best part but almost certainly the most important part. Real character isn't forged in comfort and serendipity. Regardless of your penchant for destroying vehicles of people who have thought they were being kind to you, I am proud of you and if I were more of an Azazel and could sit on your shoulder I would give you the encouragement you deserve...
...by the way, what do you mean you were surfing the net, looking at BBC World News about Afghanistan when you should have been working on your SOWs?
Ed
Love the 'Stans! Hey Tim, fantastic blog. Really loving the descriptions which are giving me itchy feet - albeit from my armchair. Glad you are through the 'Stans unscathed - you'll love Xinjiang. Not sure if it's on your route, but if so, make sure you try some wine in Turpan ;-)
Cheers,
Andy
The Stans - Laurel and Kubrick I noticed your efforts at writing hogwash for diageo paid off for your visa. Knew it might come in handy one day. I also noticed in your foto with Lazizbek that for a man who cycles through deserts you have exceedingly white upper arms. Can you do something about that, son?
Good luck, stay on the road and come back to us some day...
Ed
The KILTS in Rauma Tim, you wouldn't believe it, but Helga and I are still waiting to see the pics from Rauma!! I'd hoped one, with all the kilted guys might have been posted......OK....just keep pedalling and stay safe!
Jeez Louise You are a positive nutter -- hurry up and get back there are SOWs waiting to be produced.
Thinking about you, praying for you and generally laughing my boots off at your irreverant humour and Monty Python lectures.
Hummmm.... The bicycle is the most civilised conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart.
Keep peddling and good luck Hi Tim
Have a great trip mate and will try and keep up with your blog ... It (surprising) has been a good read so far ... Keep peddling and good luck
Downsey
Wow, what a pleasure to read your blog - I hope to be headed to the same part of the world in about a year, and it's great to see stories from Africa presented with some humor and plenty of candor. I hope the stable life hasn't gotten you too bored :)
Morocco Hi Fatima,
It really depends what you're looking for and how much time you have. Marraskesh is undoubtably the most toursit-centric city, and has the best "buzz". The souks and the medina are superb.
I really enjoyed venturing out to the desert and the mountains. Also, many people went to Essouaira for the beach, which is apparently great.
If you like the idea of Marrakesh but without the tourists, then Fez is perfect. less hassle too.
hope this is a starter for you, but you should find your own adventures.
any tips? Hi Tim,
please tell me you went straight back to work from the airport?! I really enjoyed reading about your adventure.
Anyhow my friend Liz and i are heading to morocco in May, is there anywhere you would say we absolutely had to visit before leaving the country?
Fatima x
Josevich
Josevich
plural countries
the united states, the netherlands, the philippines. all countries that end with S must be preceded with THE. i dont know the technical explanation for USA because it ends with A. but i guess its because "of America" is not counted in the name or something.