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Inspired, enthralling and stylish are just some of the words used to describe the first edition of Bearback . Now in paperback, Pat Garrod s remarkable story is set to be discovered by even more travellers.. Imagine jacking it all in, packing your life into a 41-litre pannier and riding into the sunset. Bearback is the story of two GPs who did just that, downing stethoscopes to take off on their motorcycle, The Bear, to see the world. Across the deserts of Africa, over the mountains of the Andes, deep into the jungles of Indochina, and beyond the Arctic Circle; 100,000 miles through six continents and 64 countries. A circumnavigation of epic proportion and entirely unsupported, it was to become one of the longest journeys ever undertaken by a couple on one motorcycle, a journey destined to change their lives forever. A remarkable journey. Searching, honest, uplifting Sir Ranulph Fiennes An inspired travelogue, dispelling the myth that remarkable journeys are out of your grasp National Geographic Traveller Belts along at a cracking pace. Stylish and good quality - RIDE I didn t want this enthralling book to end. If you only read one travelogue this year, make it this one Real Travel, Book of the Month We ve all dreamed about it quitting the job, packing up the house, and hitting the road for the adventure of a lifetime. Few do it, and even fewer do it as well as Pat Garrod Travel Africa Magazine
