Hi Ian, epic and extraordinary tour, well done. I am still ploughing through your journal but I'm particularly interested in your route through Java especially between Pangandaran and where you turned off towards Cianjur - do you have the gpx files for Java available to publish or send me? Best Regards Richard Skinnybiker2 Palmer

It says, "Ideal son in law."

It says, "It is OK to be deficit, as long as (we) don't fight." 😀

John, thanks for your comments. Much appreciated! Ian

Exactly !

Well done mate !

It certainly looks the part Wal

That's a morning tea of champions Wal !

John, always nice to receive an encouraging comment. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the blog, what I hoped was a record of my ride be it good, bad, ugly or attractive. I'm amazed by the bottom bracket and the spokes. I had not broken a spoke on that bike. I broke 8 in the rear wheel and had 8 spares. As I said somewhere, the bottom bracket lasted 107 km after I got home. I'll dissect it when I get a chance. Ian

Great stuff, Ian -- good on yer, mate! Great photos and a splendid tale. And on critical details: I'm esp impressed by the finely-judged balance you struck between your colossal distance and the j u s t r o b u s t e n o u g h bottom bracket.

Jeff, pleased that you enjoyed it. Thanks for your contribution. Must catch up. Ian

Thanks Daisy, you're a fountain of information. Ian

Hi Ian, thanks so much for your wonderful blog - we loved it and learnt heaps. Look forward to your next one! Jeff, Kara, Isla and Luna.

Pos ronda. It is for some men to gather when securing the neighbourhood (usually at night, after patrolling). It is done on volunteering based, the men in the community take turn to patrol.

Daisy, I agree. But why doesn't one be a bit innovative and sell some different stuff. Ian