So THAT'S why they paint the tree trunks white! Saw that in Morocco and didn't know why. They also build clever channels to capture and contain water that they use to irrigate crops with. As you say, we've something to learn. I reckon those snakes were just hiding when they heard the Irish accents! Hope your back is better now x
Am sitting in Browns bar here in Tbilisi,reading your emails off your great journals whish are very interesting, am not sure if you both remember me but am the old Irish guy from Kildare, anyway am heading of to Turkmenistan early next month, got my visa by sure luck…. I just wanted to wish you both the best of Irish luck on your magnificent journey and for what’s its worth I will be remembering you in my prayers (I know its a bit cheesy buts it’s our culture) Am looking forward to your next posting, God bless.
Well done on securing the visa John. We do indeed remember meeting you. I hope you have some good walking routes planned for your visit to Turkmenistan. Keep including us in the prayers. We need it!
Aaargh no!! Mark has been enjoying Ayran, which is a cultured milk drink a little like slightly salty watery yoghurt - supposed to be both cooling and good for settling the stomach. I have tried it, and also fermented camel milk….but neither have become a staple for me!
Great post, loved the video. The Irish heatwave is a bit hit and miss tbh, yesterday was 23°, this morning it’s 15° and misty but promises to be 23° by teatime and for the rest of the week. We’ll take it! Love the fruit, much more hydrating that cola! Hope the back is better, cycling isn’t a strain on it but the pain is horrendous when it hits. Michael Whelan from Waterford cycled around that Lake Issykul a while back, it sound great! I look forward to your weekly updates.
We’ll continue to relay as much as is printable - thanks for all the comments, it’s lovely to know people are getting a kick out of the unfolding story!
No apologies! We love all the feedback and comments from everyone, I just want to reassure people that the adventure is still great craic and that we also love it and are not whining! 😀
So THAT'S why they paint the tree trunks white! Saw that in Morocco and didn't know why. They also build clever channels to capture and contain water that they use to irrigate crops with. As you say, we've something to learn. I reckon those snakes were just hiding when they heard the Irish accents! Hope your back is better now x
Am sitting in Browns bar here in Tbilisi,reading your emails off your great journals whish are very interesting, am not sure if you both remember me but am the old Irish guy from Kildare, anyway am heading of to Turkmenistan early next month, got my visa by sure luck…. I just wanted to wish you both the best of Irish luck on your magnificent journey and for what’s its worth I will be remembering you in my prayers (I know its a bit cheesy buts it’s our culture) Am looking forward to your next posting, God bless.
Well done on securing the visa John. We do indeed remember meeting you. I hope you have some good walking routes planned for your visit to Turkmenistan. Keep including us in the prayers. We need it!
Keep it country…… stay safe will post when I get back from Turkmenistan 🙏🏻
Amazing guys. Incredible. Interesting.
loving the videos and the posts they are so immersive Thank you
I recall from Full Tilt that milk was recommended as the best hydration in the heat and I couldn't imagine anything worse.
Aaargh no!! Mark has been enjoying Ayran, which is a cultured milk drink a little like slightly salty watery yoghurt - supposed to be both cooling and good for settling the stomach. I have tried it, and also fermented camel milk….but neither have become a staple for me!
so brilliant to be following you brave travellers - always intersting for a hardened armchair traveller - keep on rolling! and thanks
Brilliant read and loving the videos... there's a book in this for sure lads!
Great post, loved the video. The Irish heatwave is a bit hit and miss tbh, yesterday was 23°, this morning it’s 15° and misty but promises to be 23° by teatime and for the rest of the week. We’ll take it! Love the fruit, much more hydrating that cola! Hope the back is better, cycling isn’t a strain on it but the pain is horrendous when it hits. Michael Whelan from Waterford cycled around that Lake Issykul a while back, it sound great! I look forward to your weekly updates.
Thanks for your kind words, Catherine! We’re really really looking forward to Issyk Kul - nearly a week of cycling to do to get there!
Well done again. Without doubt you are both legends. Do keep relating the tough bits. We can take it.
genuinely affluent place. But I can’t help
We’ll continue to relay as much as is printable - thanks for all the comments, it’s lovely to know people are getting a kick out of the unfolding story!
Nice balance.
Hope back is better.
If I am one of the negative afraid ones I apologise.
I admire what ye are doing and have savage joy in your achievements.
But as I sit before a portable fan I shiver at the elemental search for shelter and cool water.
Maith sibh.
No apologies! We love all the feedback and comments from everyone, I just want to reassure people that the adventure is still great craic and that we also love it and are not whining! 😀
Sorry. Don’t know where that last sentence came from.