Comments on: The End Of One Journey And The Start Of Another http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/ Adventure cycling since 2007 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:06:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tom Allen http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1057 Tom Allen Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:58:10 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1057 Hi David - wow, that was a very long time ago! Thank you again! A book would be nice, and I will certainly write one, but I feel that the market is a bit saturated these days (and the world often unfair). However, if the film project comes off, it might be a good tie-in with that. (Re: underwear, I guess I've got to get house-trained sooner or later!) Hi David — wow, that was a very long time ago! Thank you again!

A book would be nice, and I will certainly write one, but I feel that the market is a bit saturated these days (and the world often unfair). However, if the film project comes off, it might be a good tie-in with that.

(Re: underwear, I guess I’ve got to get house-trained sooner or later!)

]]> By: Tom Allen http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1056 Tom Allen Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:53:44 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1056 Hi Brent (Gordon?). I'll think about this Omani enclave as I considered going there. But do you not think it would be very hot at this time of year? Thanks for all of the information. I did spend some time in the mountains in Oman (Jebel al-Akhdar) - the weather was perfect there and it was spectacular. To be honest, the roads here in the UAE have really put me off making any bike excursions since I arrived in Dubai - but this boat sounds good... Hi Brent (Gordon?). I’ll think about this Omani enclave as I considered going there. But do you not think it would be very hot at this time of year? Thanks for all of the information. I did spend some time in the mountains in Oman (Jebel al-Akhdar) — the weather was perfect there and it was spectacular. To be honest, the roads here in the UAE have really put me off making any bike excursions since I arrived in Dubai — but this boat sounds good…

]]> By: Tom Allen http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1055 Tom Allen Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:50:11 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1055 Hi Doug, thank you for the kind words! It's far from over in the long term - we have plenty of future travels planned. Keep an eye on this site for news on that. I'm glad to be taking a break though! Hi Doug, thank you for the kind words! It’s far from over in the long term — we have plenty of future travels planned. Keep an eye on this site for news on that. I’m glad to be taking a break though!

]]> By: Tom Allen http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1054 Tom Allen Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:48:25 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1054 Hi Marlène, thank you - I'm happy to hear you're getting something positive from the blogs. Feedback and criticism is always welcome. I do plan to continue to write, but I'm not sure exactly where and how just yet. When things are clearer, I'll make sure to let you know here. Hi Marlène, thank you — I’m happy to hear you’re getting something positive from the blogs. Feedback and criticism is always welcome. I do plan to continue to write, but I’m not sure exactly where and how just yet. When things are clearer, I’ll make sure to let you know here.

]]> By: David Carter http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1053 David Carter Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:08:18 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1053 Tom, Congratulations on your journey -- I have much enjoyed reading about it, and was very happy a few weeks ago to notice the "one set of underwear" in the top right corner replaced by "one wedding planned"! (I guess she will make sure you have several sets now?). Do write more. You have a real gift for it. Make what you've done into a book. It will sell well, if the world is at all fair. David (who a very long time ago, sent you a map of the Lycian Way in Turkey; don't worry, I don't need it back) Tom,

Congratulations on your journey — I have much enjoyed reading about it, and was very happy a few weeks ago to notice the “one set of underwear” in the top right corner replaced by “one wedding planned”! (I guess she will make sure you have several sets now?).

Do write more. You have a real gift for it. Make what you’ve done into a book. It will sell well, if the world is at all fair.

David (who a very long time ago, sent you a map of the Lycian Way in Turkey; don’t worry, I don’t need it back)

]]> By: Tom Allen http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1052 Tom Allen Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:57:40 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1052 Hi Peter, thanks for the comments and glad you've enjoyed reading the story so far. Justgiving have just given (no pun intended) their site a massive overhaul - the page should be working for you now. I'm really looking forward to following your story while I'm taking a break. I really hope Tibet is a viable option. Hi Peter, thanks for the comments and glad you’ve enjoyed reading the story so far. Justgiving have just given (no pun intended) their site a massive overhaul — the page should be working for you now.

I’m really looking forward to following your story while I’m taking a break. I really hope Tibet is a viable option.

]]> By: Peter http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1051 Peter Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:18:17 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1051 Hi tom, Hope the visa for Iran comes through. Too hot to cycle there at the moment, but I guess you're used to 40C temps now? It's been great to read your updates over the last several months - really enjoyed it. The just giving page isn't working at the moment so I'll have to check back later. Congratulations with the forthcoming wedding. Will look forward to reading about your plans to cycle through Asia - maybe Tibet will have opened back up by then... Take care, Peter Hi tom, Hope the visa for Iran comes through. Too hot to cycle there at the moment, but I guess you’re used to 40C temps now? It’s been great to read your updates over the last several months — really enjoyed it. The just giving page isn’t working at the moment so I’ll have to check back later. Congratulations with the forthcoming wedding. Will look forward to reading about your plans to cycle through Asia — maybe Tibet will have opened back up by then…

Take care, Peter

]]> By: Gordon Brent Ingram http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1050 Gordon Brent Ingram Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:27:03 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1050 Greetings from a cool Friday afternoon in Vancouver, Canada! Tom, Your dear brother, Ben, who is as I write this squirting cleaner over a table in the fine cafe in which he works (and performs), just showed Julian (next to me) and me your blog. Congratulations! Ben seems well (though says he drank too much last night on his day off) and tells us that you're languishing in the heat of the consumer-netherworld of DO_BUY. I've lived in Sharjah and could provide a few contacts EXCEPT that all of my friends who are ex-pats have fled the UAE for the summer (to get away from the heat)... Alternatively, you might want to explore some of the villages in the mountains (at 5,000 to 10,000' in elevation) in the Hajar Mountains of Oman (really just a 5 hour drive southwest of Dubai in the mountains above where you just cycled). There is even a decent system of trails and dirt roads though lots of Range Rovers going too fast which can be dangerous and un-nerving for bicyclists. Better yet, I'd consider taking a boat from Dubai that leaves every weekend to the Omani enclave on the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam. There are some enchanting towns and the Indian Ocean side has a remote and enchanting sea side village (only accessible by sea) called Kumzari where people speak a strange amalgam of Arabic, Farsi and Balochi called 'Kumzari'...'Lots of (Iranian-Omani) pirates and remote beaches; some corals though the water's a bit too cool. Still, it's a great place in which to explore (and literally chill) -- far more interesting (and potentially cheaper with lots of camping possibilities) than the bright lights of DO_BUY...and the beaches are much cleaner... If you needed some contacts on how to get to Musandam...I could find them... You could also cycle via the town and former slaving-port of Ras Al Khaimah ('head of the tent') but those roads are full of cement trucks and are difficult...I'd take a boat... cheers, Brent studio@gordonbrentingram.ca <a href="http://gordonbrentingram.ca/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gordonbrentingram.ca</a> Greetings from a cool Friday afternoon in Vancouver, Canada!

Tom,

Your dear brother, Ben, who is as I write this squirting cleaner over a table in the fine cafe in which he works (and performs), just showed Julian (next to me) and me your blog. Congratulations!

Ben seems well (though says he drank too much last night on his day off) and tells us that you’re languishing in the heat of the consumer-netherworld of DO_BUY. I’ve lived in Sharjah and could provide a few contacts EXCEPT that all of my friends who are ex-pats have fled the UAE for the summer (to get away from the heat)…

Alternatively, you might want to explore some of the villages in the mountains (at 5,000 to 10,000′ in elevation) in the Hajar Mountains of Oman (really just a 5 hour drive southwest of Dubai in the mountains above where you just cycled). There is even a decent system of trails and dirt roads though lots of Range Rovers going too fast which can be dangerous and un-nerving for bicyclists.

Better yet, I’d consider taking a boat from Dubai that leaves every weekend to the Omani enclave on the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam. There are some enchanting towns and the Indian Ocean side has a remote and enchanting sea side village (only accessible by sea) called Kumzari where people speak a strange amalgam of Arabic, Farsi and Balochi called ‘Kumzari’…‘Lots of (Iranian-Omani) pirates and remote beaches; some corals though the water’s a bit too cool. Still, it’s a great place in which to explore (and literally chill) — far more interesting (and potentially cheaper with lots of camping possibilities) than the bright lights of DO_BUY…and the beaches are much cleaner…

If you needed some contacts on how to get to Musandam…I could find them…

You could also cycle via the town and former slaving-port of Ras Al Khaimah (‘head of the tent’) but those roads are full of cement trucks and are difficult…I’d take a boat…

cheers,

Brent
studio@gordonbrentingram.ca
http://www.gordonbrentingram.ca

]]> By: Doug http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1049 Doug Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:58:39 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1049 I check your blog on a frequent basis, looking for the next blof entry. Your writing has often kept me riveted to my screen. Having done some cycle touring myself, I must admit that I have been living somewhat vicariously through your postings. From my own selfish perspective, I am sad that it's over. It's like reading a good book and hating to see it end. Thanks for sharing your adventures! And congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I hope you and Tenny have a wonderful and adventure-full life together. All the best! --Doug I check your blog on a frequent basis, looking for the next blof entry. Your writing has often kept me riveted to my screen. Having done some cycle touring myself, I must admit that I have been living somewhat vicariously through your postings. From my own selfish perspective, I am sad that it’s over. It’s like reading a good book and hating to see it end. Thanks for sharing your adventures! And congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I hope you and Tenny have a wonderful and adventure-full life together. All the best! –Doug

]]> By: Marlène http://tomsbiketrip.com/2009/06/the-end-of-one-journey-and-the-start-of-another/#comment-1048 Marlène Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:12:49 +0000 http://tom.ride-earth.org.uk/?p=687#comment-1048 Hello Tom, I have only just found out about your blog a few weeks ago thanks to a message you left on Peter's (Gostelow) one, and I am yet to catch up with all the adventures you ave lived through since setting off on the road, but I just thought I would congratulate you on your forthcoming wedding to Tenny :-) I appreciate immensely the quality of your writing, objective criticism, and the perspectives you propose to your readers and truly hope you will continue writing and sharing with all of us out there. Marlène. Hello Tom,

I have only just found out about your blog a few weeks ago thanks to a message you left on Peter’s (Gostelow) one, and I am yet to catch up with all the adventures you ave lived through since setting off on the road, but I just thought I would congratulate you on your forthcoming wedding to Tenny :-)
I appreciate immensely the quality of your writing, objective criticism, and the perspectives you propose to your readers and truly hope you will continue writing and sharing with all of us out there.
Marlène.

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