Monkeying around on the Worlds Most Dangerous Road

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August 7th 2008

Published: August 9th 2008

There are a few times when our days are so amazing that we feel that they deserve a blog entry all of their own and this was one of those days.... We had both been looking forward to another highlight of our trip since leaving the UK.. the mountain biking down the Worlds Most Dangerous Road. Sophie had seen this road on an email many years ago and at that time had never dreamt she'd ever see it ... Read Full Entry

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Sophie & Dale

Sophie and Dale

Back in 2008 we took 21 months off work, rented out the house, found a foster home for Stuart (cat!) and ventured out to the big wide world. We saw as many places as we could fit in in the time we were on the road and returned home in February 2010 after a truly life changing and eye opening journey. Our adventure lasted... 615 days! After our return we fell into the routine of life back in the UK but have always planned to get back out there as soon as we could. It took a bit longer than we'd hoped but we did squeeze in getting married and a few holidays ... full info

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10th August 2008

Cherise
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Please please please bring one of those cute little monkeys back for me!!! I want one! Phil would like a little parrot that sits on his shoulder while your at it....;)

12th August 2008

Nan/Pap
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Inca trail magical both of you did fantastic,Dale your traning with the SAS in Scotland must have helped [HA HA !].Glad it was you not me on the bike ride, Loved the monkeys and veiws, We went to Hunstanton it was very hot we both enjoyed it so did the dog but not quite as exicting as your trips. Love Nan/Pap xx

12th August 2008

nina
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sofe...you on that mountain bike is pricelss!!your so so brave! bet you had a really sore bun at the end!!hehe. But i would definately have caught the bus with you!!oh my god that cat thing is awesome!hope you surive the jungle mate!loving the adventures, love you both and miss you loads love nina xxxx

16th August 2008

Ashlee Spencer
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Phew!
Looks like an amazing breath of fresh air going round those mountain cliff tops! Must feel like your riding around the edge of the world...Just what I need now, but all I can see is a squirrell on the lawn and hear Mum banging around in the kitchen! lol dont take one second for granted, sure you won't anyway!!

16th August 2008

Ashlee Spencer
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Ossalot
Bring Ossalot home, awwww never seen something so cute and strange.

16th August 2008

anonymous
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Wow, i can barely gulp just reading it! Well done both of you, sounds absolutely terrifying! Don't know if I could do it, maybe for a minute or two!!

16th August 2008

Natasha
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awwww those monkey are sooo cute Dale seams to be making animal friends where ever he goes. Stay you guys luvs xxxx

17th August 2008

grant
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hey hey were the monkeys
what can i say words fail me .im in awe what an amazing experience take care and keep on treking n leave those monkey nuts alone lol x

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