Peter and Kay Forwood are an Aussie couple out to see every country on earth astride their black '94 Electraglide Classic . See a complete report at
www.horizonsunlimited.com/forwood/mytrip.shtml.
It's a can't-stop-reading adventure of this modern world - for many, a chance to live the vicarious dream of following the sun. (Photo credit Peter Forwood)
Peter started the journey solo in February 1996, when he left home, Townsville, Australia. He crossed the Outback to Darwin, which stands on Australia's northen tip. There both the Glide and Peter boarded a plane to Bali, the exotic beginning of an exciting Asian tour which lasted five months.
Peter explains his reasons for undertaking the trip: "Whilst the family was travelling Sumatra in 1992 we developed a disliking for being sardines on buses but found motor car hire expensive or difficult to obtain or fish-bowl-like. That is where you are watching but not a part of the events taking place. It was discussed and thought that motorbike travel would be the answer to all of our future travel problems. It would be easy to transport, cheap to operate, versatile, and you would certainly be part of the environment with all of the smells, dirt and danger that go with the Asian experience."
This world trip has taken thirteen segments, with Oceania and Fiji the next destination planned for September '07. My hat's off to Peter, Kay and their family for making this inspirational journey. And for the travelogue they left for all of us to enjoy!
www.horizonsunlimited.com/forwood/mytrip.shtml.
It's a can't-stop-reading adventure of this modern world - for many, a chance to live the vicarious dream of following the sun. (Photo credit Peter Forwood)
Peter started the journey solo in February 1996, when he left home, Townsville, Australia. He crossed the Outback to Darwin, which stands on Australia's northen tip. There both the Glide and Peter boarded a plane to Bali, the exotic beginning of an exciting Asian tour which lasted five months.
Peter explains his reasons for undertaking the trip: "Whilst the family was travelling Sumatra in 1992 we developed a disliking for being sardines on buses but found motor car hire expensive or difficult to obtain or fish-bowl-like. That is where you are watching but not a part of the events taking place. It was discussed and thought that motorbike travel would be the answer to all of our future travel problems. It would be easy to transport, cheap to operate, versatile, and you would certainly be part of the environment with all of the smells, dirt and danger that go with the Asian experience."
This world trip has taken thirteen segments, with Oceania and Fiji the next destination planned for September '07. My hat's off to Peter, Kay and their family for making this inspirational journey. And for the travelogue they left for all of us to enjoy!
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