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Night time in Budapest |
The sun has set on Budapest but it is no less beautiful during the night time. |
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My host in Vienna |
I have a fantastic time with Heidrun with whom I stayed in Vienna. Heidrun is a College lecturer and Vienna truly provided brilliant places for coffee and cake. |
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Friends in austria |
Vienna offers some of the best coffee places and friends really make me welcome. I have really interesting conversations with these young people. |
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Austria a place of great cycle paths |
I am cycling towards the centre where my host Heidrun is waiting. These are some of the best cycle paths into cities and I hope that my journey along the Danube would be equally fascinating and pla |
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Getting my new bike at DHL IT centre Prague |
There were a number of people waiting for the new bike to be delivered, DHL IT centre had a big buzz when I opened this massive package and all at hand started to put various small pieces together. |
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Prague Youth Hostel |
Fellow Travellers at Prague Youth hostel, a mecca for International students and young people |
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Cycling through knee high snow in Germany |
Who would believe that in April when it is supposed to be Spring that Europe would be all white. For a couple of days the landscape is wintery and i need to change my route, need to cycle on |
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Frankfurt |
I have the pleasure to spend 3 days in this wonderful city with a real kind host Julia. The weather turned really nasty, I do not mind the rain but cycling in high winds on a fully laden bike is no |
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Bonn HQ for DHL and DPWN |
First stop in Germany is Bonn. This picture is in forecout of the glass Tower on the Rhine. As I was visiting, a film crew were there and they shot a film which was televised in Bonn. This clip can |
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Entrance to Germany |
This is my fifth country. The border crossings are just signs on the road, no passport controls. |
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A magnificent vegetarian meal in Valkenburg Netherlands |
As the restuarnat owner hear about my epic journey, I am offered a big vegetarian meal on the House at this remarkable restuarant. My parents and Riette Jansen also get a free drink on the hou |
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A prison cell of your choice |
As I cycle towards Netherlands, I pass a place where you can pay to spend a day in Jail. What a brillianr idea, this surely would deter a few young people who embark on anto social behaviour, good |
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Cycle paths in Belgium and Netherlands |
I made a clear headway as I cycled from Brussels towards Maastrict. Both countries offer excellent cycle ways and motorists are sympathetic too. I wish all European countries would adopt such polic |
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Kasteelstraat Overijse Belgium |
This street is where I became a keen cyclist as I used to cycle to school everyday. My family lived here for over 10 years, I see little Qays is keen to join me, maybe he has a few years to wait be |
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DHL HQ in Brussels European coordination centre |
I get the finery in yellow, my parents worked in this building for over 8 years. DHL are my main sponsors and I am given a few memantoes to take with me. |
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Auditorium at British School of Brussels |
As I visit my old School in Brussels where I studied for nine years (1996-2005), there is a concert for Amnesty International. Here Barry Sayer talking to students about my adventure, what my trave |
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British School of Brussels |
How can I forget the entrance to my favourite school, an truly international place where I developed my drama skills and keen interest in World politics. |
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English Channel |
Boarding the ferry from Dover (England) to Dunkirk (France). The previous day there were storms of 80 miles per hour so the Port of Dover is closed. Afeery crossing for under 2 hours actually took |
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The Start of the Epic Journey |
Trafalgar Square 9th March 2008 THE START of epic journey from London to Beijing. A memorable send-off for Miheer with his MP, the Rt Hon Tony McNulty. |
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The Mini Lunch |
A mini lunch for friends, family and well wishers. A time to speak to Miheer and see all he would be taking on his journey. Miheer’ old bike and tent were displayed too. |
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Sweet Harmony by Young Jains |
Sweet Harmony Monday 3rd March by Young Jains - A special evening for the group to sing the praise of our Lord and prayers for Miheer |
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The Vegan Lifestyle |
The Vegan Lifestyle: Greater Ahimsa for Today's World - Keynote speaker Saurabh Dalal. Sunday 17th February. An opportunity to get the Vegan Passport – phrase book in 56 langua |
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My best friend for six months |
Meet my best friend who will accompany me from London to Beijing. He is a good listener.
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