Off to meet a few 'stans

[John Saxby]

Welcome home, Matt!  Good value for ££ spent, I'd say, and good to hear that your Raven worked as advertised & expected.  Look forward to reports and photos in due course, after you've caught your breath. Thanks on our behalf to Mrs Matt for her patience and support.

[Andre Jute]

It was great seeing your progress on Facebook while this forum was down, Matt. Happy to hear you're back home safely.

[jags]

Matt did u bring me back that stick of rock.

anto.

[Templogin]

Me first Numbnuts!

[Andre Jute]

Duh. I licked it all over already, especially the part that says "Brighton".

[Matt2matt2002]

Ha yes- the rock.

I am a man of my word and have indeed returned with 2 rocks from the Pamir Highway.

The first rock is being sent to Dan in recognition of the work he does here as moderator.

The second ( un-licked  ) is up for grabs and will be sent to the person who guesses nearest the total mileage I traveled.

Miles or Km.

Answers in by 15th of August.

Good luck.

[Templogin]

A stab in the dark - easy now!

1,666km

What was your total weight loss in the end?  You didn't look like you had much to spare when I met you!

[Matt2matt2002]

Thanks Temple.
Your guess is logged.

My Oz pal, Joe lost 7 Kg
He's shorter, stockier and 3 years older than me. (64)

I am 5'10" and lost 5 Kg. , my headphones and a tin opener.
In the past I have lost my wallet, credit cards and camera.
So I'm improving.
Like wine.
Mrs. Matt says, like cheese.

[jags]

Matt u should mount it on a nice  piece of marble bit like paris roubix trophy.

anto

[Danneaux]

Yes. Absolutely, Anto.

All the best,

Dan.

[jags]

  matt piece of rock will only mean something to him  i reckon great memory to have.

[Andre Jute]

The second ( un-licked  ) is up for grabs and will be sent to the person who guesses nearest the total mileage I traveled.

I'll play.

1543km.

[Templogin]

I am 5'10" and lost 5 Kg. , my headphones and a tin opener.
In the past I have lost my wallet, credit cards and camera.
So I'm improving.
Like wine.
Mrs. Matt says, like cheese.

I lost no weight, a Tilley hat and a camping towel.

I think that you should keep the rock as a memento, unless you have another one that you are not telling us about!

[Matt2matt2002]

Well, yes.
I did indeed bring 3 back.
So 1 for Dan.
1 for me ( mounted ).
And 1 up for grabs.

Keep those guesses a cummin, folks.

[Danneaux]

Many, many thanks for your thoughtfulness, Matt. I am thrilled beyond description. 

Meanwhile, here is a link to keep the Adventure Juices flowing for others pondering a nice tour on "other" roads. Your Pamil Highway is included, though I would quibble with the "dangerous" listing on many of these. With care, respect for conditions and proper preparation, many of these roads would make for great travel, at least by bicycle:
http://www.dangerousroads.org/

All the best,

Dan.