Take On Africa - 25,000km by bicycle

[hlloyd33]

Back from my latest trip (The Great Americas) and now have some time to upload some videos from the Africa trip. So if you're interested, here's one from biking through Guinea and Guinea Bissau...

Biking the Guineas' Backroads

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[hlloyd33]

A couple more videos. No cycling involved in these. First is a dama mask ceremony (funeral ritual) I saw in Dogon country, Mali and the second is from the train journey I took in the DRC. Both were amazing experiences so thought I would share)...

Video of Dogon Dama Mask Ceremony
Video of 4-day DR Congo Train Journey

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[hlloyd33]

Hi,
I thought I'd just mention that for the last 10 months, I've been slaving away writing a book about my cycle ride through Africa.
It's from the perspective of a girl cycling alone on the continent. It's about the adventures, about Africa and the people I met. It's about 25,000km on a bike and 1000 beers
It's on Amazon (and you can read the first 3 chapters with Look Inside) in paperback and kindle: Desert Snow - One Girl's Take On Africa By Bike

Would be very happy if anyone read it!

Now the challenge of writing a book is complete, the next adventure is biking across Asia and begins next week... can't wait. Must pack and make a plan.

[Victorian]

Happy Travels! Thx for sharing :-)

[Kiwi-Yank]

hlloyd -

I take my hat off to you.
you are a FINE example to all of us !!!!!!!

I've done a lot of travelling in Africa ... by road and in 4WD vehicles (not by bicycle). But I have done many 1,000's of km out there in rough places.

The effort that you have made ... puts my own efforts to shame.
That is a most excellent accomplishment!!!

I will try to pick up a copy of your book.

best wishes,
Kiwi-Yank

[Willman]

You have covered some ground!

Congrats on you adventures!

[4x4tripping]

What for an adventure!

I hope i will find time to read the book soon!