Laura When you have a waited....planed for a trip so long the anticipated is hard to contain ...then the trip with all the highs and tired nights ...so much to see....do and record ....when the trip is over... what remain is the memory ... what has been felt seen and experienced ......moving forward we now have the technology to do more then just remember, and a few snap shots thrown in the cupboard ...the blog you have created Christopher will remain for so long ....for you to revisit and others the enjoy ....its been a pleasure to follow your travels and adventures ....Iv'e enjoyed it.. and I hope we can do it again ...when next the travel bugs bits ...... ( soon I would guess.)

Christopher Pearson Thanks fellows yes bookings already done for next two trip's just have to get the Triumph back to Australia serviced and ready to be shipped again.

Lee Every chapter was a waited for read. The knowledge you gained by being there was better than any book learning. It puts things into perspective much better. Keep on enjoying the journey.

Greg Lane A very long trip full of memorable people, places and events. Don't forget to add Belgium and the Isle of Man to the list of places visited. Now for the next adventure.

Laura ......yes welcome home to you both.....you have travelled far and seen and experienced much...and to arrive home safe and well is a "Triumph"........which will also return home in due course......also in good condition.....we hope.....

Greg Lane Welcome home Christopher and Merrilyn.

Laura The photo album that acompanions this Blog has some of the most spectacular Sunsets l have ever seem .....it would be a pleasure to have actually have been there to see them in person ....the simple weekend away in such a beautiful place ....will renew your spirit ...thats as good as life gets ........

Laura Like so many times ....when we hear of a tragedy.. we hear the words ....it registered .. then passes by us .... this reminder brings home the facts of how personal this is to the people left to ponder the loses...... and for how long it resinates through the community ......it is a credit also to their resilience..... and how they regroup to carry on ..

laura So much seems to happen at...and around this part of the world...no time to be bored or depressed..... it must be a wonderful place to live or to visit.....

Laura A leisurely tour through interesting towns and fertile county side......and what "sweet tooth" would not be seduced by Candy.....with the name of "Cherry Blossom Candy" ....me me....me ....

Laura The photo album that acompanions this Blog would not cease to amaze .....the ruggard mountains with their snow covered peaks.... to the wide expance of lakes and rivers ...l guess each country has it's share of the cute and cuddly ...and the little black Bears and now the Chipmonks would have to be up there for Canada....a chance to have a day.... to Picnic and explore ... with the possibility of a Chipmonks intrusion would be a magic way to spent a day in the Canadian Rockies. ..

Laura Confession.....yes l am one of those people who have always thought a Museum are "one of those stuffy old places" full of "boring old stuff" l have certainly changer my mind after reading what the writer has to say about this Museum ....with their keeness and abilities to pass on results of their research .... I am impressed with the size of the leaf of the Ginko plant and it is looking so nice and green for it's age ....Climate Change... had done it again .....