Hi Erik, we ran into you at a petrol station about 100km before Istanbul. We were 4 guys in a Silver Skoda, driving from London to Mongolia. I was super interested in your trip and always said i would go on your website, glad i did because your trip sounds amazing!
All the best,
Team We, Like You – Mongol Rally 2009
I heard about your blog from a friend. While I was checking your blog, some questions occured in my mind. I would greatly appreciate if you could answer them.
Why did you protect the “water” with a password. It is one of the essential elements of nature and very important for all of us, I am sure you must have observed many important sources as a scientist and why don’t you share your observations?
Also I was wondering the purpose of your trip, why did you choose that “route”?
How do you eliminate the pictures that you put on your blog? I realized that you don’t really post the beautiful parts of the city but mostly the voulnarable/sad/poor parts of the places you visit, is there a reason for that?
Also as a cyclist how do you protect your health? Do you eat food with high calories, how many calories would you have to intake in a day?
Nerviye – Hi,
Glad you dropped by to have a look at the site!
The water page is protected simply since it is not yet finished, when it is i will share whatever i have gathered!
The route is a somewhat loose constalation of places, people and coutries that i’m interested in for different reasons. I have been quite flexible so far, changng the route as i roll.
i’m not sure what you meran by eliminate, some might be gone due to problemns at the flickr page, you can find more photos under the photo link.
for the choice of pictures, simply can not be bothered in the photos that you can buy on post cards, in some more pretentious way i’m interested in the truth rather than the tourist attractions.
i eat what i can get a hold of, sometimes more sometimes less- for sure i might need more than i eat sometimes and during ramazan it is not dead easy to find that good old kebap everywhere. i think i need some 5000kcal per day, maybve less when it is hot maybe more when it is freezing.
thqank you for the Q’s, hope you got some answers, take care of seda!
What a great read this is. Reminds me of “The Sheltering Sky” updated to 2009. I am traveling now in Europe which has become almost like traveling back home in the States, not bad, just not “soul expanding”. Best Wishes
Hey Erik! What you´re doing is so impressive! How is your budget coming along? Are you thinking about trying to get a work along the way? Good luck with everything!
budget is ok, been lucky enough to meet very generous people along the way. without that, i think it would have been hard to make it. Sticking to pasta and cooking a lot on my own is quite a good way to get around.
With the break down of the bike once a month the budget is stressed. Hope to find a bit of work in georgia for the winter.
Följer dig sedan du lämnade Falkenberg, verkar som att du har det ganska bra, fast cykeln verkar vara i behov av att lagas lite titt som tätt.
Trampa på och håll humöret uppe.
/Joakim
Hej! vi kommer att följa din resa under de tre år som vi har kvar i högstadiet. Hoppas du kan svara på många nyfikna frågor som klassen har..
Mvh 7d med SO-läraren T “foppa” Forsberg
Hello Erik!
I am Brazilian, and visiting sweden(Gotemboro) my swedshy friends bought a magazine to me, and I saw your amazing trip.I will visit your homepage frequently.In brazil if you need something, it will be a pleasure help you.
All the best,
João Clarindo
Mountain Biker
Ribeirão Preto-São Paulo-Brasil
I am Timi, we met few minutes in Istanbul! I found your site, and will become a usual guest.. I ve seen you are still in Turkey, your trip will last a long long time.. I m working hard this year, but i keep in mind the idea of joining you in several cases of fails.. I hope you ll reach Georgia as you wished, and further more.
It s really cool to see someone doing something you wish to do, but you probably wont cause of a lot of things.
Enjoy everything, au revoir,
Ciao Erik, I hope that this word sounds familiar, and i’m sure that it is!
It’s a real emotion read your blog after long time, maybe 2 months, and I know that you still have a lot energy for continue your travel and I hope that you will have always good luck untill the finished also after . . . capito stellina?!?!? hang in there, i wait you for your return in Nijmegen, ciao !!!
Hoppas allt är väl med dig, kul att följa din resa.
Ska du ner mot Libanon så är pappa på väg hem (nu på lördag den 12 dec.) Du är hjärtligt välkommen säger han. Vill du ha han telefonnr. så kan du bara sms:a mig så skickar jag det till dig. Jag såg att du tog en annan så du kanske inte ska ner mot libanon.
Our mutual friend Tomma told me about your trip, and I just have to share I think it’s an amazing journey you are undertaking.
Enjoy Tbilisi, and be aware: people tend to get hypnotized by the charm of the Caucasus, unable to leave this amazing part of the world .
Var ett tag sen vi satt och drack vin i Helsingborg… Läste lite på din blog och ser att du verkar ha tagit en ‘paus’ i Georgien. Skulle gärna dela en katchapuri med dig där. Kul att du börjat plugga ryska också. Inte ett lät språk, men mycket rewarding att kunna. Annars vet du säkert vid det här laget att vodka fungerar som translator!
Det var en fin stund i H. jag minns gott vin och mycket god mat och spännande tankar!
Jag måste jobba mer på ryskan, det är ett som är säkert men det är något jag får ta göra i vår. nu hemma! snö och vänner i överflöd!
Hi i´m Maxi from Buenos Aires, im planning a travel through South America on a bike, if you ever come to South America dont hesitate on contacting me, i would love to share some part of the track with you. Cheers! Your trip and your mission inspires me a lot!
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Hi Erik, we ran into you at a petrol station about 100km before Istanbul. We were 4 guys in a Silver Skoda, driving from London to Mongolia. I was super interested in your trip and always said i would go on your website, glad i did because your trip sounds amazing!
All the best,
Team We, Like You – Mongol Rally 2009
Hi erik! I am glad to see you haven’t been swept away by the flood. Good luck and lots of love from Alta
Hi Erik,
I heard about your blog from a friend. While I was checking your blog, some questions occured in my mind. I would greatly appreciate if you could answer them.
Why did you protect the “water” with a password. It is one of the essential elements of nature and very important for all of us, I am sure you must have observed many important sources as a scientist and why don’t you share your observations?
Also I was wondering the purpose of your trip, why did you choose that “route”?
How do you eliminate the pictures that you put on your blog? I realized that you don’t really post the beautiful parts of the city but mostly the voulnarable/sad/poor parts of the places you visit, is there a reason for that?
Also as a cyclist how do you protect your health? Do you eat food with high calories, how many calories would you have to intake in a day?
Thanks for the answers in advance
Have a safe trip,
-Nevriye
Nerviye – Hi,
Glad you dropped by to have a look at the site!
The water page is protected simply since it is not yet finished, when it is i will share whatever i have gathered!
The route is a somewhat loose constalation of places, people and coutries that i’m interested in for different reasons. I have been quite flexible so far, changng the route as i roll.
i’m not sure what you meran by eliminate, some might be gone due to problemns at the flickr page, you can find more photos under the photo link.
for the choice of pictures, simply can not be bothered in the photos that you can buy on post cards, in some more pretentious way i’m interested in the truth rather than the tourist attractions.
i eat what i can get a hold of, sometimes more sometimes less- for sure i might need more than i eat sometimes and during ramazan it is not dead easy to find that good old kebap everywhere. i think i need some 5000kcal per day, maybve less when it is hot maybe more when it is freezing.
thqank you for the Q’s, hope you got some answers, take care of seda!
What a great read this is. Reminds me of “The Sheltering Sky” updated to 2009. I am traveling now in Europe which has become almost like traveling back home in the States, not bad, just not “soul expanding”. Best Wishes
Hey Erik! What you´re doing is so impressive! How is your budget coming along? Are you thinking about trying to get a work along the way? Good luck with everything!
budget is ok, been lucky enough to meet very generous people along the way. without that, i think it would have been hard to make it. Sticking to pasta and cooking a lot on my own is quite a good way to get around.
With the break down of the bike once a month the budget is stressed. Hope to find a bit of work in georgia for the winter.
Följer dig sedan du lämnade Falkenberg, verkar som att du har det ganska bra, fast cykeln verkar vara i behov av att lagas lite titt som tätt.
Trampa på och håll humöret uppe.
/Joakim
Hej! vi kommer att följa din resa under de tre år som vi har kvar i högstadiet. Hoppas du kan svara på många nyfikna frågor som klassen har..
Mvh 7d med SO-läraren T “foppa” Forsberg
Hej, vad kul!
Hör av er om ni behöver info!
E
Hello Erik!
I am Brazilian, and visiting sweden(Gotemboro) my swedshy friends bought a magazine to me, and I saw your amazing trip.I will visit your homepage frequently.In brazil if you need something, it will be a pleasure help you.
All the best,
João Clarindo
Mountain Biker
Ribeirão Preto-São Paulo-Brasil
Hej Erik!
I am Timi, we met few minutes in Istanbul! I found your site, and will become a usual guest.. I ve seen you are still in Turkey, your trip will last a long long time.. I m working hard this year, but i keep in mind the idea of joining you in several cases of fails.. I hope you ll reach Georgia as you wished, and further more.
It s really cool to see someone doing something you wish to do, but you probably wont cause of a lot of things.
Enjoy everything, au revoir,
Tim
Ciao Erik, I hope that this word sounds familiar, and i’m sure that it is!
It’s a real emotion read your blog after long time, maybe 2 months, and I know that you still have a lot energy for continue your travel and I hope that you will have always good luck untill the finished also after . . . capito stellina?!?!? hang in there, i wait you for your return in Nijmegen, ciao !!!
Tjenare Erik!
Balken ar underbart! Fantastisk natur och intressant folk! Sag att du skulle overvintra i Georgen? Kanske ses i mellanostern da om nogra mander? ^^
Albin
hej, ja det later ju riktigt bra!
jo, det blir vinter har, vad tanker du sjalv for vintern?
Hej Erik,
Hoppas allt är väl med dig, kul att följa din resa.
Ska du ner mot Libanon så är pappa på väg hem (nu på lördag den 12 dec.) Du är hjärtligt välkommen säger han. Vill du ha han telefonnr. så kan du bara sms:a mig så skickar jag det till dig. Jag såg att du tog en annan så du kanske inte ska ner mot libanon.
Hela familjen hälsar…
//daniel
He Erik,
Our mutual friend Tomma told me about your trip, and I just have to share I think it’s an amazing journey you are undertaking.
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Enjoy Tbilisi, and be aware: people tend to get hypnotized by the charm of the Caucasus, unable to leave this amazing part of the world
Greetings,
Inge
Tjena Erik,
Var ett tag sen vi satt och drack vin i Helsingborg… Läste lite på din blog och ser att du verkar ha tagit en ‘paus’ i Georgien. Skulle gärna dela en katchapuri med dig där. Kul att du börjat plugga ryska också. Inte ett lät språk, men mycket rewarding att kunna. Annars vet du säkert vid det här laget att vodka fungerar som translator!
Full fart!
Marcus (Louise hälsar)
Det var en fin stund i H. jag minns gott vin och mycket god mat och spännande tankar!
Jag måste jobba mer på ryskan, det är ett som är säkert men det är något jag får ta göra i vår. nu hemma! snö och vänner i överflöd!
hemma nu!
ska försöka få in gbg, hoppas vi kan ses då!
kram
T’es mignon tout rose après la pente
Hi i´m Maxi from Buenos Aires, im planning a travel through South America on a bike, if you ever come to South America dont hesitate on contacting me, i would love to share some part of the track with you. Cheers! Your trip and your mission inspires me a lot!