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Hello from the Cotswolds UK

A warm hello to all the adventure travellers out there.

Just taking the opportunity to introduce myself, a biker & adventure traveller of some 30 odd years. I have been riding throughout the UK & Europe since buying a Triumph Tiger Cub, way back in 79. It didn't take long to graduate to something bigger & my adventures began to take on a whole new perspective.

In recent years I have ridden in North Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia & throughout India. Returning to the Himalayas' later this year!

In the UK I ride a Triumph Speed Triple, although as I'm awaiting an op it's sat under a tarp at the moment.

Would be great to find some adventure loving souls to communicate with whilst I'm laid up, to share stories, encouragement & retain some sanity.

Look forward to hearing from you all.
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Hi Sam, Welcome to the site.

I am not a million miles away from you - I live in Alcester but am just 31 days away from the start of my RTW trip so I will be away for at least 6 months. You can follow our progress (me and my mate Mark) at my blog strimstrum.blogspot.com

I took a look at your site and thought I recognised one of the pics as being at the top of Nemrut Dagi in Turkey - was there last August.

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Hi there and welcome to the HUBB, hopefully the Triple will spur you on to a speedy recovery!
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Welcome to the HUBB, mate!
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Thanks all....

Feeling better already, just knowing there are a few other adventure travellers out there.

Well spotted Martin, that certainly is Nemrut. Ended up there by accident about three years ago after making a hasty retreat from Georgia when Russia invaded....

Good luck with your RTW trip, I will keep an eye on your blog. Perhaps we should hook up on your return & share some travellers tales.

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Hi Sam,

Not sure where abouts in the cotswolds you are but..

If you feel like meeting some like minded souls the next Bristol area Pub meeting is taking place at the King william on sunday the 27th March at 5pm.

I hope you have recovered from your op.

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