Riding 2Up

October 1 2009

Oslo

After arriving in Oslo on Monday 28th September almost exactly ten months after starting from Sydney the feeling is quite surreal and rather extraordinary to know that we've made it all the way on our own motorcyle through some of the toughest, hotest, driest, coldest most populated and extreme conditions on earth.

Above: Pascal, Arja and Francois in front of the Oslo city hall at the ferry terminal
Top: Typical scandinavian farm house

It's quite surreal to now be in Oslo ten months after we set out. The truth is that it has gone quite quickly and although we have met many people and have many tails and stories to tell the trip was in the end far easier and better than we could ever have hoped.

It is now that we'd both like to thank everyone who has help us, encouraged us, supported us and sponsored us along the way. It's been especially fantastic to get feedback to our stories and know that people have been continually following us on our way through the tough times and the high times. It is very reassuring when we were both down to know that people were waiting for updates and news from us. It kept us going and made our trip more meaningful.

The most common question by far since we arrived has been 'What next?' and with good reason, we'd both love to keep going but the winter is quickly setting in and with both of us needing work we'll certainly be occupied with job hunting until Christmas.

That said we have more trips on the horizon and even more than ever we will be needing the help and support of sponsors so spread the word and let anyone that might be interested know who we are.

Ride to live and live to ride.

Ride on ride strong.

For even more on our trip you can also visit Mark and Maggie Allenspach's blog on horizons unlimited by clicking here.

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