Carrying gear for fit only for an African summer we arrived in Turkey needing new clothes and equipment to take us through a cold European winter. Sleeping bags were provided by the Irish Defence Force and were posted along with thermal clothing to Istanbul, timed for our arrival. We planned on departing Istanbul on the 27th of December after a three day Christmas break, however, the Irish, English, Czech and Turkish Post contrived to delay us two weeks. We eventually left Istanbul last Tuesday, crossing the Bosphorous into Europe (officially marking the beginning our our third continent). The departure marked the beginning of an 18 day non-stop cycle to Milan. Already conditions have changed drasticly with shorts and t – shirts being exchanged for thermals and rain gear as the days get progressively colder. Below is our planned route home. After crossing Greece, we will cycle from the heel of Italy to the Alps. Having climbed the famous region via Mont Blanc we will descend into Switzerland before travelling across France. England and Wales represent the last stage before catching the ferry to Dublin.
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Like the Google Map guys. Very nice. Would be good to replace the flash map (now removed from site) with once similar to this – showing the entire journey. Good luck, keep wrapped up!
Hello Friends ..
Today one of you, i do not know his name, came to eat something in my Bar, … .. At Molfetta city..
I just wanted to wish you a good return home, I hope that
weather conditions are better than today ..
I hope that one day I can make a trip like
what you’re facing these days …
A greeting to all
God Bless You..
keep up the good work lads, its all down hill now. what happened that Neil guy, did you ban him from the site.
It really is the final leg as ye arrive back in Ireland today. It has been amazing watch ye’r progress and adventures from the start and looking forward to hearing more. What a life time achievment, well done and congratulations to you all. Enjoy the quay view in Dublin!!!!!
Clare
Hope you got back safe and sound lads, just had a quick look at your website, truly amazing what you’ve achieved, congratulations and hopefully will catch up with you again soon from Gerallt, Jen and evreyone at the Voelas, Pentrefoelas. Good luck.
well done from ailish reidy