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Jupiter's Travels

By: Ted Simon
Narrated by: Rupert Degas, Ted Simon
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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.

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©1979 Ted Simon (P)2015 Naxos AudioBooks Engineering Science Travel Writing & Commentary Inspiring Africa Motorcycle Travel

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"[Narrator Rupert] Degas's accents for the various people Simon encounters add an extra dimension to the work, creating a vivid listening experience." (AudioFile)
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If you have ever imagined an epic around the world adventure then this is your book

Adventure at its best

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First continent had very detailed descriptions of activities, people, and geography- I followed it easily on a map. It was easy to understand the personal anguish and insecurity and the reader feels they are part of Ted’s journey.
Second continent is still descriptive but the detail starts to get glossed over when USA is entered. I felt at this stage the personal philosophy became too focussed on. I would have liked to understand why The Times seemed to abandon Ted, when the book was written he would have known what press he’d had.
The next two continents were sketchy and about people, little detail about conditions or geography. Then we go on quite a spiritual journey and it becomes the focus again. I wouldn’t go to Malaysia based on Ted’s experiences, and sadly India which should’ve been as colourful as Africa was glossed over and his desire to finish the journey was evident.
An enjoyable story but inconsistent.

What an enviable journey

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absolutely loved it, had me hooked,a memorable book, narrator was too good, too many good moments to choose from.

loved it!

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The only book I have felt inspired to write a review.. and funnily the review of the book i recall was someone saying it was the only book they have been inspired to write a review for.. and so it goes.. So so much more than the touring adventure story… such depth of reflection and referent view to himself and the world he journeys through, not just as ‘a man on a bike’,, but seeing himself through every detail of his experience, not separating himself from the ride or the world he rides through.

Brilliant !!!!

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I was toying with an adventure on a motorcycle and came across this deeply intelectule journey in the 1970s around the world. The journey which must have been a logistic challenge is well described but the other journey, the one in the mind is the one that blew my mind. Rupert Degas is now my favourite narrator as he performs accents beautifully.

Enough said. If you want to go on the two journeys, one on the road and one in the mind, this is a must.

Thanks Ted and Rupert.
Fritz

Wow. Deep searching. A MUST LISTEN

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Never got bored with this, being a motorcyclist I kept wondering if I would have what it takes to try that. Summary, perhaps then, but not now. But then who knows!!!

Great travel story.

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Having read about his second trip, retracing his original thirty years later, I was keen to hear about his original journey. I'm so very glad I did.

Amazing story

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A great story of travel in a time when this trip was possible. Kept my interest all the way through.

Thoroughly enjoyed

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Great story, great inspiration and a great man to take on such an adventure.
A must read.

A must read

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Awesome story, I felt like I was riding along the whole time & some moments really hit home.

Not very PC but it was the 70s - there was some positive change though for sure

Like adventure & motorbikes?

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