We are back all safe and sound

Well I am sorry to say that we are all done for another year, This year was a big trip, I am thinking but not sure over 1200 miles in total and I am pleased to say that I didn’t lose any motorcyclist. ( I have to put the rider “motorcyclist” as I am afraid that I did relax a bit too early and allowed the bus taking us to the airport to set sail without Geoff, and it was only when we had travelled some distance from the hotel that Nigel realised that he was not with us).
1,200 miles times 11 bikes equates to some 13,200 plus the 800 miles completed by the other 4 bikes ( 3,200) so a total of 16,400 miles or over half way around the world during which time we suffered two major engine issues, one was a cam follower on my bike and also Teds dramatic clutch cover explosion, I am not aware of any punctures and with the exception of a few fuses and that was limited to one bike, that’s all the problems we had, ok I admit we did wear out some foot pegs but that’s all, this must be a true testament to the Royal Enfield, during our time we rode over rough ground, forded a river on one occasion, used highways and byways all with equal success, any repair that was needed was fixed with the minimum of fuss and tools.
Personally I am well pleased; for me the importance is getting everyone home safe and having enjoyed a trip and I think that as a team we achieved this. It’s a team effort; my job is only to get everyone working and thinking as a team , and as a result it not fair to highlight who did what, without each thinking as a team we wouldn’t have been able to have had such a easy ride, to me the joy is an example of what happened in Madura, I am travelling through a major city with lots of junctions and roundabouts and I suddenly realise there is no one behind, no they are not lost, they have all dropped off at junctions and there is nobody left,after a short delay they start to appear, the back making the way to the front with Ted boldly bringing up the rear, the system worked and worked well
Thanks to you all for making this the best trip yet.

Gordon