Comment: I guess we have to follow a few months later .. as is our tradition?

Thanks Pete, great to hear from you. When are you following? I know how much you like tradition.

Comment: My Dear Pokey and Gumby I am so proud of you!!! Hit the road with lot of joy and fun. And maybe I will meet you somewhere on the way. Don't do anything I wouldn't enjoy, that leaves you a lot to do........... From the one who appriciate your way of life and love you very much Agi

Thanks Agi, You were there at the start and the end of our last tour...It would be amazing to see you at any time.

Kesenem Sepen. from Gumby and Pokey.

Comment: hi there from taipei...deryk, jean, chili and me wish you all lots of fun on the trip. Hil dont have any wardrobe malfunctions...hehehehe

Thanks for your good wishes Lorraine !

Comment: Good luck guys. stay safe! Come to Taiwan, we have great cycling here, although there are a lot of ups and downs!

We'd love to come to Taiwan - might have to be the next trip. Hope you and Jean are well.

Comment: What a great trip. Wishing you all the best. I hope you will be giving us web updates throughout so we can follow your progress

Thanks Warren, you could probably keep up with us just striding along. ... Cheers Gumby and Pokey

Comment: Hi guys great to see you having fun , cycling around europe guess we all have a to do Bucket list , before our leases expire lol lol . Best regards be safe . Cheers Michael Nick elias

Comment: Good luck guys, hope the bitch is still on the back when you get home...hehehehe

Comment: ooppssss dont even know how to spell my own email addy...lol

Comment: Hi John & Hilary, best wishes for a safe and exciting ride at the start of your sojourn in Budapest. I'll be keeping on eye on your progress and will catch up with you John upon your return. 

Thanks Ray, enjoy your break in Queensland and lets go for a ride when Im back

Comment: Hello mum & dad, How is it going? Did you get stuck in any bushfires? James says you missed the Sunday morning ride, oh well, you will have to make up for it on the road. We are enjoying Helsinki, especially the architecture, food and people. Our cards were activated so we should be ok for $ now. Hope all is well.... Love, Kate and James

Comment: Well, you are finally on your way, even though a few minor hazards...that will only be the begin of the stories you will have to tell on the way, and the ones you will tell when you get home. Safe travelling...luv lorraine

Comment: Hi guys, We have just returned from Thailand (tanned & refreshed) .. updated the computer etc etc .. glad to see you enjoying the experience.

Comment: So glad you are having such an exciting time.Hilary you really took to it like duck to water.Here all you are missing is freezing weather.I was overwhelmed when you wrote from Dunajska Streda.Your language skills are improving.Daniel had dinner with me tonight.Seafood,salad ,spaghetti Bolognese.Just back from Bridge.It's midnight I will turn into a pumpkin.xx

Comment: Hi J&H, love the narratives...great reading, sounds like its quite an adventure, all those lovely little places you pass through and all the various types of 'resting places'. How is your rear end holding out Hil? Has the 'thudbuster' helped?? luv from us in Moorabbin xxx

Comment: Hi Hil and John we have been reading your updates and enjoying them thoroughly. Very interesting places you are visiting. Have had Daniel over for lunch and catching up with him tomorrow as well. Take care lots of love from us xxxx 

Thanks for your encouragement! The messages keep us going. 

Comment: Hi Guys Ayako & I just got back from our own mini tour (4 days) along the Sea of Japan. We were cycling up and down the rice fields, forests and rivers in the countryside here. There were some heavy rains that we just missed yesterday. We are back home safe & sound. I have been following your adventure with the wonderful photos and reports....wish we were there too! Do not eschew the unknown adventure that awaits you, embrace it!

Comment: Hi guys, 4 O'clock? 

I could be late but start warming the ball up till I get there!

Comment: What a fantastic thing to do. Well done guys!!!! Heid and Lexie join me in wishing you all the best!

Thanks Martin, great to hear from you and best regards to Heidi and Lexie.

Comment: Following your amazing journey with great interest.You are marvellous.Taking Daniel for Yum Cha tomorrow [Sat.] Kate may come if she is awake after her return home.They had a long journey via Sydney.Rob is back in Sydney for the weekend.Your business still looks good.Lot.s of love&xx

Comment: all the best for the rest of your trip! Who knows if we'll ever get out to Australia!! 

Hi Claudio and Janet, thanks for your hospitality at your pool and restaraunt, We will have a place for you in Australia!

Comment: just read beginning of week4.Good on you.Seems youhave great things ahead.Monaco & France!Be careful.Kidscoming 2 dinner frid.

Comment: Well done to you both on the journey so far. Have enjoyed reading your weekly progress and can only say how impressed I've been with your detail of the ride and the fab photos along the way. Have passed you web address onto some riding mates who have also taken a great interest in what you are both doing. Keep safe and continue to enjoy. 

Thanks Ray, just working on the tan really.

Comment: Hey guys I am at the airport on my way back to the US. I loved Genova--my grandfather's home town.... The coastal ride to Monaco is busy, beautiful & they are respectful to cyclist. Enjoy the view & the food--not to mention the wine!!!! Ciao Ciao Peter

Comment: I know how difficult it is to get a Hotel room sometimes.We booked a Hotel in Nice from Australia but they said we have to leave by a certain date.We thought no worries once we are there we will extend,but oh no it was Monaco race time.We drove & tried everywhere till someone said You wont get anything in France near the races,go to Alessio.! We absolutely loved it there.Pity u didn;t stay.Get in early!xx

The earlier you get in, the less distance you do. Im a hard taskmaster but like all things in life - ballance is everything - we havnt slept on the street yet (close though)

Comment: Hi Pokey & Gumby We love reading about your tour. The scenery looks great (fantastic photos Get another Camera and claim it on your travel insurance) What a wonderful way to see Europe. Loking forward to the next chapter. Lots of Love Pearl & David

Great to hear from you both. We are alternating our 2 cycle outfits so every second day someone sees the great work you did with the cappa outfits. See you soon.

Comment: I'm green with envy Hilary - glad you're having a great time and hope the toosh is holding out!

Take it from the captain, the stoker is doing really well. Hilary was touched to get your message.

Comment: Really enjoyed reading week 4. I am now in the USA and at my sisters today & will be seeing my brothers tomorrow, I mean today! Jet lag has me up at 4:30 am! An added treat awaits you.... From the Italian border-France-Monaco. THREE countries in about 30 minutes! Ciao Peter

Great to hear from you Peter, yes we did the 3 countries but in sweltering heat. Because of the lag from when we get to update the site, we are already in Geneva looking for some cool.

See you soon?

Comment: Pokey & Gumpy, Great web site and great photos, enjoy the ride of your life. Be safe.... Cheers.

Thanks Youda, regards to all the Kopels

Comment: What an excellent website! What a journey. Continue to enjoy.

Comment: Ihad a greta night last night going through all your travals-can't wait for week 5- glad to see there's a bit of shopping involved Hil and that you are keeping up with medieval- as you can imagine we are singing and dancing like mad. Your descriptions are fantastic John- I could almost be in the piazzas drinking the wine- not going up mountains on the tandem though!! keep on pedalling and having fun Cheers Cheryl

Comment: hi J & H, well the last ride, pity we wont get anymore running commentary about the trials and tribulations of a tandem ride through Europe for this time. Enjoy the rest of your holiday??? had your lot for lunch on Saturday all 3 of them!!! See you soon, safe trip home luv xxx

Comment: Hi John & Hilary, just finished reading your account of your last 5 weeks - tres formidable! I am moved to tears at how amazing this is! And hats off to you Hilary! Just so extraordinary a thing to do! Well, enjoy the rest of your trip, look forward to seeing you at home over some good

Hi Helene, great to hear from you. You're next. Plan your own expedition!

Comment: so jealous of you guys..............enjoy and safe return home

Comment: Welcome back to you both and congratulations on your amazing achievement! You are both unbelievable and I know you will be full of stories when you come back to school Hilary! Until then, relax and enjoy the rest of your holiday! Wendy :)

Comment: Well done Hilary & John! Thanks for the wonderful photos and the unique travel comments. Just back from my mini-adventure in the USA. Work starts in 2 days!!!!! Talk to you soon! Peter