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Thankfully they haven't all been straightened out 😊

Thank you again for your recommendations. The route that you recommended to Hemsedal was awesome.

Hi Jan, they are Shoei Neotec 2 helmets with built in Sena intercom units (SRL2) and they worked very well for us on the whole trip, including Norway. The very efficient windscreen on the R1300 meant I can have the visor open a couple of centimetres, which gives good ventilation. We also used the vent on the top and on the chin in the very hot countries (Greece was up to 39 degrees Celsius). There is an earlier video in the playlist which describes all the things we brought with us, including the mesh jackets and down jackets. However, I think it is a good idea to do a review of what we have learned about that when we get home. One of the things that I didn't mention in that earlier video that I found very good in the far north was a merino wool base layer.

@@mournesrambler Hi and thank you for your swift reply. I tried the Shoei Neotec 2 both last Summer and this Summer, but the helmet does not seem to fit my head very well. I also tried the Neotech 3 this Summer with the same results and ended up with an HJC helmet instead! I like the looks of the Neotech 2 so I suppose I need to try it again! And thank you for informing about a previous video made about the gear, I will check for it! Merino wool long sleeve “t-shirts” and “longs” are a must when you live in Norway and ride as long as the ice on the roads are not too thick or uneven. It isolate and breaths much better than fleece. Jan

Indeed! 😊

Yes, although there have been many contenders, we're thinking Norway has been the best scenery of the trip thus far

Thank you, Rod. The last three days have been tremendous. Will try to get another video together of them shortly.

Thank you, Enda. We're basking in the sunshine at Hemsedal right now. Thankfully very little rain this week. We had a downpour on Tues while we were having dinner, but it stopped in time for us heading home

I remember it well 😃 Perhaps our next trip will be to India 😂

@@mournesramblersure that would be great.

You'll need to get planning that bicycle trip 😁

Good point, Rod :)

Thank you, again, Enda. The weather isn't great here in Lofoten which is disappointing, because the scenery is spectacular. Hopefully it will clear up before we move on.

Thank you, again, Enda. The weather isn't great here in Lofoten which is disappointing, because the scenery is spectacular. Hopefully it will clear up before we move on.

Thank you, Rod. Your encouragement is providing motivation to continue the production :)

Yes, that sounds likely. Everything else was very nice.

This week has been a bit more inclement, but still mostly dry when we've been travelling

Thanks for the encouraging words, Rod. Still much to learn :)

Thank you, Robert. It has been an amazing experience. We're heading to Estonia this morning.

Thank you, Rod. We also had a walking tour in Warsaw which highlighted the conditions in the biggest Jewish ghetto. As you say, unimaginable. Kind regards to you both.

Thank you!

I would thoroughly recommend it. Interestingly, it apparently gets more visitors than either Krakow or Warsaw

Agreed, Colin It's also a salutary warning against indifference from those not immediately involved.

Thank you. Got the oil leak fixed today :)

Thanks, Dariusz :) Hope you are both well

@@mournesrambler Yes we are, thanks. 😃🇨🇭

​@@mournesrambler We are pleased that you had even better experiences with aircraft on your trip than you did here in Switzerland.

Thanks again, David. Please remember to let me know when you come to Belfast.

Thank you, Phil. Lovely to hear from you after so many years. Hope you are well!

Wished we'd had a longer lens :)

Yes, indeed! A little rain today, but didn't interrupt play :)

It takes a lot longer than I had anticipated to edit even a short clip, but if I leave it until I get back I'll be left with hundreds of hours of footage that I'll never watch :) Hope you are well

Yes, some of them are to try to keep the length of the videos down :)

The consistency of the cream made it a fairly obvious choice :)

Yes, Gill keeps reminding me :)

Yes, it was even worse than Herzogenbuchsee :)

@@mournesrambler 😂

Thank you, Brendan. It is even better than we had dared hope. Currently, sitting down to a platter of mixed kebab in Istanbul :)

Yes, Brendan, we are expecting a few challenges on our trip ... if that's the worst that happens we'll be happy :)

Thank you, Rachael

Indeed, Rod! Thank you for your good wishes.

Indeed 😊

Thank you, Brendan. We had some excitement at the North Macedonian border yesterday. I hope to do another video covering that tomorrow :)

@@mournesrambler all part of the adventure of a road trip !!

I hope to share some video we took on the Amalfi coast road tomorrow, which will support your view :)

It was our first visit and we loved it.

Today also had it's fair share of unexpected driving customs ... I'll pop them in a video later :)

Get it bought , Iv toured two up for over 20 years on various GS.s brilliant work horse and comfort. Regards Robert

So far, I'd thoroughly recommend the 1300, but I'll know better in a couple of months :)

@@49googieis there really much of an advantage with the Adventure model? There’s no shortage of either to choose from. Thanks

Lol

Thank you, Darko & Alex. Likewise, when you come to Northern Ireland, and safe journey to Naples and home. It was lovely to meet you both and hear of your experiences. Thanks for your advice on luggage, etc.

I am using the standard Vario luggage, but since there are two of us on one bike, we decided the hard luggage on its own (even fully extended) wouldn't be enough, so we have also brought soft luggage strapped to the top of the top box and panniers. That arrangement has worked well so far. We try to keep the heavier items, such as tools, lower down in the panniers to keep the centre of gravity lower. If you would like to know more about that, please see our 'what should we bring video?" Before we left I had to have the starter relay replaced which was a standard recall, but since then I've had no issues with the 1300. I find it much more manageable and considerably more lively than the 1250, so no regrets thus far. However, we are still less than a quarter of the way round our planned route, so there is still plenty of opportunity for challenges :)

Thank you, Dariusz. It was the best motorcycling day of the trip so far! Maybe someday I'll reach your standards of video editing! At least, I know what I'm aiming for now :)

It was :)

Thank you!

It was excellent

Indeed it is :)

Thanks, Alan. So far so good :)