Going home

6018 miles later. We did all the things I hoped we might. We crossed high mountain passes, rode through deep sand in canyons, crossed streams and even got up to the snow. The majesty of the scenery was more than anything I could have imagined.
The riding was also beyond expectations and the bikes turned out to be perfect.
We met so many good, interesting and enjoyable people who we will remain in touch with.
Now it's time to go home and we are looking forward to that as well.
Before that though just a few more things, as always. I must thank Dave again for an astonishing adventure that will be well remembered for the rest of my life. For two men who have much in common but are also very different we have done very well considering how closely we have had to live together. At times we exasperated each other but mostly we got on very well, solved problems with little drama and generally enjoyed each others company. Dave pushed me when I needed it and occasionally I pulled him back when he needed it( this is why he is still with us). Needless to say we have had a lot if laughs along the way.
Dave is no longer a sausage and peas man but has now developed a taste for Thai food although Mexican is a step too far. In fact Asian food was our preferred option, generally cheap and tasty.
Dave still can't move on the morning. I tried to solve this by spending every morning fully kitted up sitting on my bike for 40 minutes before he would appear. He noted the hints but there was always one more email or detail that needed sorting. Never mind. I learnt to let that go. In fact Dave taught me not to worry about the little things so much and just enjoy the moment good advice
The pictures today are taken from the entire trip.