Category Archives: Daily Updates

First bit of sponsorship

I’ve felt for some time, and many people have said, that I should get my website address on my trailer. I was going to get stickers before I went away, but never got around to it. Now Raven Graphics, based … Continue reading

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Day 59 – Istanbul

Still on camping time, so got up at 6:30am. I used the internet, and found an email from Mum saying that TNT won’t deliver my package of spare parts, because my mum is not a company. I’ve had enough of … Continue reading

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Iran Resources

Well, I’ve spent most of the morning on the Internet researching and trying to reassure myself about Iran, and the South Eastern part the FCO says “don’t go to”, which you have to go to to cross by land into … Continue reading

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Day 58 – Selimpasa to Istanbul

Slept very well last night, and I needed it! In the morning I ate an entire box of coco-pops (1500 calories), and had tea from the owners of the house. My tent is soaked, but it still has to be … Continue reading

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Day 57 – Tekirdag to Selimpasa

Slept excellently well – reminded me too much of a nice warm snuggley bed at home. Got a text of Tass in the morning, he’s leaving Istanbul at mid day today, I’m arriving tomorrow afternoon. Oh well, we’ll have to … Continue reading

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Day 56 – Kesan to Tekirdag

Had a good breakfast with Rahman and Fatih, then we cycled together out of Kesan back to the main road where I continued alone. Thank you so much for your hospitality! The cycling today was tough. There was a fierce … Continue reading

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Day 55 – Alexandroupoli to Kesan

Another good day today. Cycled from campsite to centre of Alexandroupoli at 7am to use internet, collect laundry, and send u-lock home to Dad. Packed up and on the move at 9, and went via the bike shop to say … Continue reading

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Day 54 – Lagos to Alexandroupoli

Fantastic day today. It was cold last night, so I woke up all snug in my sleeping bag to find that the dog from last night was sleeping next to my tent, guarding me from other dogs. I made good … Continue reading

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Turkey tomorrow!

I know, it’s been a few days since I posted proper updates. But I’ll be in Turkey tomorrow, and than Istanbul on Monday! Excited!

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Day 53 – Kavala to Lagos

I was ready to go at 8am today, but I forgot to pay last night and the campsite reception only opened at 9am. I was a nice cycle. Once out of Kavala the traffic joins the motorway and it was … Continue reading

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