This Christmas, Pele and I won’t be celebrating around a Christmas tree.
Nor will we be basking on a tropical beach. Instead, the two of us are adventuring into the mountains of Northern Thailand tomorrow for a fully loaded 900km, thigh burning ride on our Co-Motion tandem. The terrain is described as “nasty” and the route climbs into the clouds, often 20km at a time.
We’ll be climbing, descending, climbing and descending… then repeating until we’re fully cooked.
Pele is going to try documenting some of the trip via facebook, and I may journal some of the stranger, more exciting or arduous moments to share on my blog. We’ll also document our spending. It could be interesting to read… in a “my God, you two are idiots” kind of way.
Have a great Christmas! I’ll see you in the New Year.
PS From David, Andrew’s webmaster:
Andrew will be back soon and will start to answer all the comments and questions than are waiting for him. We’d like to thank you for you patience and understanding.
PPS I have heard a little about his holiday with Pele… I think Andrew is going to have a very “interesting” post about his travels – stay tuned!
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7 comments
Jeff Kowalsky says:
December 25, 2012 at 8:16 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Andrew,
I’d like to wish you and Pele a Merry Christmas, safe travels and all the best in 2013. Living in Canada I have a lot to be thankful for. To that list I add finding your book and blog, thank you very much.
Enjoy your trip!
Jeff Kowalsky
Barry says:
December 25, 2012 at 9:25 pm (UTC 8 )
Enjoy the trip and the Christmas R&R
Hopefully you can post some scenic pics on your return
Barry
Andrew Hallam says:
January 11, 2013 at 11:02 pm (UTC 8 )
Thank you Jeff and Barry,
Andrew
Jeff Kowalsky says:
December 28, 2012 at 8:33 am (UTC 8 )
HeyAndrew,
I’d like to wish you and Pele a Merry Christmas, safe travels and all the best in 2013. Living in Canada I have a lot to be thankful for. To that list I add finding your book and blog, thank you very much.
Enjoy your trip, sounds like fun!
Jeff Kowalsky
Jeff says:
January 23, 2013 at 10:08 am (UTC 8 )
Hi Andrew,
I’d be interested in hearing how your trip went. Fill us in when you get a chance.
Cheers
Jeff
Andrew Hallam says:
January 23, 2013 at 1:31 pm (UTC 8 )
Thanks for asking Jeff! We had an amazing time. I convinced my wife (I think) to compile some photos and a story for the blog. She wrote down every penny we spent, and she was the chief photographer. In total, we cycled 800km and by the time we were halfway through, we had climbed more vertical feet than the difference between sea level and the tip of Mt. Everest. At times, it was really tough. But as tough things often are, it was rewarding. Thanks again for asking about this. I’m going to give my wife a gentle nudge. It would be a fun piece!
Cheers,
Andrew
Jeff says:
January 24, 2013 at 10:33 am (UTC 8 )
In 2010 I climbed Mt.Kilimanjaro, which is about 9500′ less than Everest so I can appreciate what you did. That trip was tough as well but I wouldn’t trade the memories for anything. Sounds like an interesting trip, I look forward to the article, c’mon Pele your turn!
Cheers
Jeff