Been Trippin

Jason M · Post by **Jason M** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:58 pm

During January I have mostly been riding to and from a mythical city in Africa. I know I took the GS but the S would NOT have made this trip believe me

If you want to waste 20 minutes of your life, then you can take a look here

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/eastleighsc/tbt.htm

Ta

m25jambuster · Post by **m25jambuster** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:19 pm

Jason

On the one hand I hate you for being able to do such a trip and on the other hand I thank you. If people like you were not around there would be no inspiration for the rest of us.
Having read the diary and seen the photos I would like to say thanks for sharing it with us. The insight you provide in word and picture is exceptional. Laura has also had a browse and she was impressed by your camera skills and the ability to capture the essence and atmosphere of such a trip. She then went on to mention about a bend and a hedge up north!!

Seriously though - it looks like it was another quality adventure for you.

Ride safe and hopefully see you again soon.

Keith

bigblackfalco · Post by **bigblackfalco** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:56 pm

Top stuff Jason. I've only scanned through it, but some fantastic photography and interesting reading.
I'm dead jealous.....as per usual!
Hope to meet up sometime soon.
Bailey.

leasky · Post by **leasky** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:00 pm

Jason, what can I say? I have just spent the last hour engrossed in your trip. Great prose and some stunning shots. I am a jealous man; what an incredible journey!

I spent 2yrs working in Mauritania, based in Nuackchott. Its a hellish place but the Sahara was a serene beauty to it outwith the town and the dirt and the shite.

I often wished I could get out to some of the more remote places but we were not allowed to leave the compound; I have seen more from your snaps then I did from 2yrs living in the place!

Anyhow sir, thank you for sharing the experiences. I hope to meet you in person during one of the events later this year.

Kindest regards,

Leasky.

gus · Post by **gus** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:01 pm

Excellent my good man,bloody excellent!
Great writing,great pictures,big adventure!
Sir,i salute you.
gus

Neil178 · Post by **Neil178** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:34 pm

Ah, magic stuff Jason.
This needs a 'sticky' imho!
Nice photos and great write up.

soggybottoms · Post by **soggybottoms** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:12 am

Fantastic stuff!!

Great photo's and narrative

Charlie Boorman - step aside!!

Jason M · Post by **Jason M** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:11 am

Chears boys for your very kind comments - as you all know, riding a bike can be a lonely experience trapped for hours with just your conciousness for company. It's always nice to hear that some other people can get pleasure out of it too.

Thanks again

Jason

YouTube · Post by **Paul** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:45 am

Top report Jason. You can write up our next trip to the Ace cafe if you like. That north circular gets pretty scary at times too

Cheers,

Paul

oyster · Post by **oyster** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:52 am

Fantastic. Just spent a quiet hour reading the travelogue. I haven't spent that long reading a single item in years.
Well done Jason for putting this together for us to enjoy.

Ruffy · Post by **Ruffy** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:32 am

That's one amazing story jason,i reckon we should all take our hats of to you for your patience and determination to see the trip out till the end.i think i'd have fell at the first or second fence,you and every other biker all deserve a damn big medal and thanks for sharing it with us,i'd like to meet up withyou somewhere

cheers tim.

BrettC · Post by **BrettC** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:09 pm

Jason, Absolutely, jaw droppingly stunning.

thank you for sharing this.

Brett

stoney · Post by **stoney** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:24 pm

Jason - thata fantastic account. Your photography is excellent. What camera and lens were you using. Looks pretty wide in most shots. Did you stick with one lens or risk swapping them around with all that sand about.

Well impressed - keep up the good work!

Jason M · Post by **Jason M** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:38 pm

stoney wrote:Jason - thata fantastic account. Your photography is excellent. What camera and lens were you using. Looks pretty wide in most shots. Did you stick with one lens or risk swapping them around with all that sand about.

Well impressed - keep up the good work!

Stoney - Thanks for your comments. I mostly used a Sigma 10-20 on my D1X. I had a 80-210 2.8 Sigma too and I swapped them regularly despite the sand. The 80-210 is flippin heavy though and 99% of the shots are hand held/rested I tend not to worry too much about the sand and shit - just clean the sensor every so often with a brush and blower. They're not as delicate as you're lead to believe

I like the wide angle because I't always quite a challenge to use and gives an unusual perspective IMHO.

Jason

stoney · Post by **stoney** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:47 pm

Jason M wrote:
stoney wrote:Jason - thata fantastic account. Your photography is excellent. What camera and lens were you using. Looks pretty wide in most shots. Did you stick with one lens or risk swapping them around with all that sand about.

Well impressed - keep up the good work!
Stoney - Thanks for your comments. I mostly used a Sigma 10-20 on my D1X. I had a 80-210 2.8 Sigma too and I swapped them regularly despite the sand. The 80-210 is flippin heavy though and 99% of the shots are hand held/rested I tend not to worry too much about the sand and shit - just clean the sensor every so often with a brush and blower. They're not as delicate as you're lead to believe I like the wide angle because I't always quite a challenge to use and gives an unusual perspective IMHO.

Jason

Cheers Jason. Great results!

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