May 18 2008
Update from the road – Saddle Sore
Well we have reached Esfahan one of the most beautiful cities in Iran, we are staying here for 2 nights to regain our sanity. Steve has been sorely tested by the terrible driving of the Iranians. We are so looking forward to a cold beer in Turkey and I can have my hair back. I have to wear a head scarf and a shawl in 35ºC not very comfortable. We are able to travel without the armed guards now so progress has been faster.
We are not able to access the website yet as most of the internet is blocked here. The photos will be loaded in Turkey in a few days so you can see what we see.
We have been treated very well by the Iranian people, they are very friendly.
Happy birthday to Eleanor for 11 May, to my Mom 70 today and to Niel 4 years on 15th.
Will be in touch as we can
Hi Steve and Dawn, good to read your progress and good to hear that you are both(and Tara!) having a well earned rest. Take advantage of the rest periods, they too are essential to your progress. Thank you for remembering Eleanor’s birthday – 23!! Blimmey, how old does that make me?!! Uncle John has been in hospital for a few days with shingles in his eyes (very painful) but he is out now and on the road to recovery. Our summer has disappeared – very chilly right now. I’ve been busy doing my final assignments, dissertation and viva for the last few months and throughout May. Final exam on 23rd May and that’s it – 3 years of study, and that drive down to Cardiff, well and truly over……… providing I’ve no resits!! Hurray…I won’t know what to do with myself! Sounds like you are making good progress – keep it up. Be careful and be safe. Love Nancy xx
Hi Steven & Dawn
Read all your e-mails you have sent you seem to be doing very well the three of you.
Brenda and I are both well, Brenda is stacking up the cold beers for you . I am looking forward to going down to the Albion with you both and asking for “two pints of Smooth and Carlsebrg”.
Irene our manager here at Millom Court is kindly sending e-mails to you .looking foward to you meeting her and everybody here .Quite a few already donated towards your venture .
love and take care both (and Tara)
Dad & Brenda
Keep going Uncle Steve and Dawn. I have spoke about you in one of my assemblies at school. Everyone amazed at what you are doing?
Keep on riding safely.
Benita, Phil, Elliot and Ollie. Elliot thinks you are coming all the way on a kanga roo!!
After so many days and miles of humming Clarkys……Motorbiking so Exciting…… You must be ready for a change to hum away the miles,so…….Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow round and round the wheels go……….