Jupiter's Travels
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4.3 • 7 Ratings
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- £29.99
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- £29.99
Publisher Description
On October 6, 1973, Ted Simon knew there was no going back. He loaded up his 500cc Triumph Tiger in the pouring rain and said good-bye to London.
Over four years he rode 64,000 miles round the world. Breakdowns, revolutions, war, a spell in prison, and a Californian commune were all part of his experience, which was colored variously by utter despair and unimaginable joy. He was treated as a spy, a god, a welcome stranger, and a curiosity. The extraordinary trip became a journey into his own soul, and for many others—including the bikers Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor—it is a pure inspiration. Rupert Degas, "the most versatile of narrators" (The Times), captures all the thrills and spills of Simon's experience and the timeless charm.
Customer Reviews
Be inspired by the master
I’ve read and now listened Ted’s tale many, many times and still gain more each time and love it more. For me, the best part is seeing how he moves from being a traveller through each country to becoming part of each country; less about travelling itself and more about becoming immersed in wherever he finds himself.
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