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Dreaming of Jupiter

By: Ted Simon
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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When Ted Simon rode 64,000 miles round the world on his 500c Triumph Tiger, he inspired thousands of motorcyclists to begin their own adventures, including Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, who chronicled their travels in Long Way Round. Nearly 30 years later, Ted Simon took to the road again to retrace the epic journey he made in his 40s. He meets up with old friends and acquaintances, revisits old landmarks and locations, and rediscovers himself, as well as the world, along the way. Dreaming of Jupiter is a remarkable achievement and a fitting sequel to Jupiter’s Travels, the groundbreaking classic of motorcycle adventure.

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After listening to the Ted's first book and enjoyed it so much I just had to get this too. Again it's very well written and superbly narrated however it is a different book to the first - how can anything be similar after 28 years? It can't, and it comes through, none the less it makes for a very good listen and one that makes you feel admiration for someone who took on an adventure like this at the age he did. I would recommend this book especially if you've read, or listened, to Jupiters Travels as you'll see why repeating something isn't always a good thing along with many other insights as to how our world is changing.

There's a moral here

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Easy, enjoyable and motivating toward travel and adventure.

Liked the first book and this was good too.

Motivating and inspiring for travel

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Way better than his first book although first book already was great. enjoyed it thoroughly.

Very engaging better than first book

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Loved this book. The detail of his travels and the journey was addictive. One of the best books I’ve listened too

Written beautifully

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Couldn't wait for the second rtw (Round The World) pilgrimage of this exceptionally good writer. At 70 doing it again. The reality of our worlds direction is both enjoyable and priceless. The narator is now my flavour of the year. He is excellent! You MUST listen or read Jupiters Travels first.

left me nearly in tears....

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Great story teller and writer with adventurous drive who realises his limitations but still loves life and love

Honesty about his ageing

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"Dreaming of Jupiter" is the follow-up book to Ted Simon's classic travelogue "Jupiter's Travels", which chronicled his motorcycle journey around the world in the 1970s. As someone who loved the first book, I was excited to dive into this one. However, I was left feeling disappointed.

In "Dreaming of Jupiter", Simon sets out to retrace his original journey 30 years later, this time in his 70s. Unfortunately, the author's age seems to have caught up with him, as he takes on a decidedly "grumpy old man" tone throughout the book. Simon constantly moans and gripes about how things have changed since he was last there, bemoaning how countries and towns are not the same as they were in the 1970s.

This repetitive complaining can become tiresome, as Simon seems unable to find anything positive to say about the places he visits. The lack of enthusiasm and curiosity that made "Jupiter's Travels" such an engaging read is sorely missing in "Dreaming of Jupiter".

Overall, while there are some interesting insights and encounters throughout the book, it is ultimately a disappointing read. Country after country and town after town, Simon's complaints become tedious, and the lack of enthusiasm makes for a dull and uninspiring travelogue. I finished the book feeling as though I had wasted my time, which is never a good sign. If you're a fan of Ted Simon's previous work, you may find some value in "Dreaming of Jupiter", but otherwise, I would suggest giving this one a miss.

A Disappointing Follow-Up to Jupiter's Travels"

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The 1st book inspired me, a book full of adventure and good times on the road.

This book reminds me why the Australians call us winging poms.

This book is the opposite to the 1st, he complains the hole way trough.

Is short, don’t bother, it will take away all the 1st book give you and more. Sad !

Sad and depressing.

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