Long Way Down

by Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 9781847440532 Global Overview for this book
Registered by omgmni of Grantham, Lincolnshire United Kingdom on 5/21/2010
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6 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by omgmni from Grantham, Lincolnshire United Kingdom on Friday, May 21, 2010
Have brought this all the way from England to Canada with me because I hadn't finished it before I left, and it is a pretty good read! If you're interested in travel or have seen the TV series, it's definitely worth a read.

Journal Entry 2 by omgmni at Nellie's On 4th in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, June 12, 2010

Released 13 yrs ago (6/12/2010 UTC) at Nellie's On 4th in Calgary, Alberta Canada

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I left this there a couple of weeks ago, and I think it's become part of the decor now! Grab it quick and hopefully you won't look like a thief :)

Journal Entry 3 by wingrureadingwing at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, June 12, 2010
As hunting for books is my favourite part of Bookcrossing, I was excited to see the book in Nellie's. I swapped 'The Book Thief' for this book with the assistance of the accomodating couple having brunch at the table. I will read the book and take it next month to the Calgary BC meeting, July 10 @ 11:00 AM at the Joshua Tree Cafe. I will offer it to the other Bookcrossers as a bookray and I'm sure there will be plenty of interest in the book. Thanks omgmni!
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July 3,2010

An interesting diary of the two bikers on their journey from Scotland to South Africa. As the entries alternated between Ewan and Charley, it was entertaining to see how an event was interpreted by the authors: a literary replay.

Journal Entry 4 by wingrureadingwing at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, July 10, 2010

Released 13 yrs ago (7/10/2010 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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Bringing this book to the BC Meeting today at the Joshua Tree Cafe.

Journal Entry 5 by Crossing-Guard at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Sunday, July 11, 2010
I picked this up at July's BookCrossing meeting. It will be added to the giant TBR mountain. Awesome seeing you today!

Journal Entry 6 by Crossing-Guard at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
What a great adventure. It makes me want to learn to ride a motorcyle so that I can drive through Africa meeting all the great people. I'm going to have to track down the tv show so that I can get some visuals to go with the text. Thanks so much for sharing this with me.

Journal Entry 7 by Crossing-Guard at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, September 11, 2010

Released 13 yrs ago (9/11/2010 UTC) at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada

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This book is about adventure and I think it is time for it to continue to another reader who will hopefully take it on another adventure.

Are you in the Calgary area and interested in meeting up with other Calgary BookCrossers? Please check out our facebook group, "BookCrossing Calgary" for details on how. Meeting are held on the second Saturday of every month at the Joshua Tree Cafe starting at 11am. New Crossers are always welcome.

Journal Entry 8 by locker-monster at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, September 11, 2010
Picked up this book at the Calgary BookCrossing September meet-up. I love Ewan McGregor. I haven't read Long Way Round but this still looks like a good read.

Journal Entry 9 by locker-monster at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
A great read. I laughed when Ewan went to the Skywalker home in Tunisa and no one recognized him. I need to pick up Long Way Round now.

Journal Entry 10 by locker-monster at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, November 13, 2010

Released 13 yrs ago (11/13/2010 UTC) at Joshua Tree Café, Edmonton Trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada

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Releasing this at the Calgary BookCrossing November meet-up. If it didn't go home with someone, it's on the book shelf.

Journal Entry 11 by fracula at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Saturday, November 13, 2010
After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. Inspired by their UNICEF visits to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth.
And so they set off on their 15,000-mile journey with two new BMWs loaded up for the trip. Their route took them from John O'Groats at the northernmost tip of Scotland to Cape Agulhas on the southernmost tip of South Africa.
Along the way they rode some of the toughest terrain in the world -- and met some of the friendliest people. They rode their bikes right up to the pyramids in Egypt and visited Luke Skywalker's house in Tunisia. They met people who had triumphed over terrifying experiences -- former childhood soldiers in Uganda and children living amidst the minefields of Ethiopia. They had a close encounter with a family of gorillas in Rwanda and were nearly trampled by a herd of elephants in Botswana.
Riding through spectacular scenery, often in extreme temperatures, Ewan and Charley faced their hardest challenges yet. With their trademark humor and honesty they tell their story -- the drama, the dangers and sheer exhilaration of riding together again, through a continent filled with magic and wonder.
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Picked this book up the Calgary BookCrossing meet-up at the Joshua Tree Café.

It's fun to be reading books that have already been read by my new friends.

Journal Entry 12 by fracula at Calgary, Alberta Canada on Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Released 12 yrs ago (7/19/2011 UTC) at Calgary, Alberta Canada

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This book is ready to continue its journey. Funny enough, its heading back to the UK, as a thank-you for a RABK.

I just love how book karma works and I hope the new reader of this book approves of this selection and enjoys!

Journal Entry 13 by KawasakiBabe at Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Thursday, September 15, 2011
This book has had a heckkuva journey getting here - it took 2 months and has finally been delivered today, with a beautiful present and a card - thank you so much, Fracula. Gestures like this that restore faith in humanity and keep the world together. Can't wait to read it. xx

Released 5 yrs ago (4/17/2019 UTC) at Wooley Edge Scout Camp in Wakefield, West Yorkshire United Kingdom

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It didn't get picked up so I brought it back with me.
Released to our new Airbnb project - due to be up and running by September!

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