You can reach me at: andrewedwardmorgan@gmail.com
Also, if you leave comments on this site, I’ll read them!
Above: A geisha checking her messages. Kyoto, Japan
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Finally checked out the site, it is quite thorough. I like that one hour at a time philosophy. We will meet again in VT.Good luck Drew! – Mr. M
By: Mr. M on October 8, 2007
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Dear Andrew:
We read the article and are truly proud of you. Stay well and be happy and know we think of you. We have shared the newspaper article with our friends and also at work. They are all truly amazed at what you have set out to do.
Love you,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on October 12, 2007
at 10:57 pm
I am really sorry that I couldn’t make it to your going away party. Be careful and eat alot.
Love,
Cousin Zach
By: Zach Morgan on October 13, 2007
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Andrew
We’ll be watching you all the way!
God bless.
By: charlotte seng on October 14, 2007
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I’m sitting in the pre-war desk chair that was yours at Someya, and pondering how… from the most uncomfortable desks in the world – dreams are born! From one Someyite to another – Ganbatte!
What you’re doing is truly amazing. I’ve been cycling for years, but something like this?! eeek. I really admire your guts!
Good luck!
Jonathan.
By: Jonathan Thom on October 15, 2007
at 2:38 am
Hey Andrew! Your a huge hero of mine! I wish i had the strentgh you have to ride my bike all over the world. I truely look up to you andrew! Good Luck! Donna
By: Donna Angano on October 15, 2007
at 12:49 pm
nice ridin’ champ. roy sounds like the vagabond philosopher that should be startin a revolution. sounds like youre headed to warmer weather soon. as are we. on the coast of cali now in carmel (where clint eastwood used to be mayor) and stayin here for the week. plannin on being in houston on november 10-26. when you think youll be rollin in?
By: mike, patti and kaden on October 15, 2007
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To combat the loneliness, the students suggest that you should:
1.Purchase some some knicknacks.
2.Use mental imagery to think of the good times
with friends and family.
3. Attend a professional sporting event.
They also figured out that you had an average speed of 11.6 mph if you are riding for 4 hours a day. Keep it up Drew! – Mr. M
By: Mr. M on October 15, 2007
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good luck good buddy i’m sure you’ll dip into Mexico before touching the pacific but you have a place to hang your head here my friend. ill be watching.
By: kyle faust on October 16, 2007
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Hi, how has your trip been? I am in Mr. M’s class. I would like to know how many miles you have gone and how many hours you have ridden. Have you slept in any hotels yet? How many times have you gone camping.
Sincerely,
Aidan
By: Aidan on October 16, 2007
at 11:20 pm
it’s the one withe the cool pen again were does it show a map and plot were you are?
By: Kacy on October 18, 2007
at 7:26 pm
hi,im brendan from Mr.M’s class.I’ve bin wondering how your trip has bin doing so far?I think its really cool that you are doing this!! I have some questions,my first question is how has it bin over the night in the woods? Another question is how does it feel to see alot of kids after kids then just move on? My las question is are u doing well on your trip?
Sincerly,
Brendan
By: Brendan Maguire on October 20, 2007
at 3:18 am
Dear Andrew,
Just finished reading your latest events and you truly do have events. Sounds very exciting. Please know we are thinking about you and send our love and wishes for a safe journey to you.
Love,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on October 20, 2007
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Wow man, its been a while since we spoke. This thing you’re doing is pretty cool. Hows the cycling going? Its starting to get a wee bit chilly over here, theres snow on the Alps, its gonna be the season soon. Im not recontracting, Im planning on flying to Singapore and then getting the train from there to London. Should be interesting. Ive been thinking alot about doing a season in France next year. Anyway.
Best!
By: Rich on October 23, 2007
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saw your post on the nagano onelist. gambarimashou!
By: Nadia on October 23, 2007
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Hi my name is andreas I’m from mr. maniscalco’s class, I was wondering how long you’ve been on the road , where are you , how long do you spend on the road.for a problem in math we found that you’re average speed was 11.6 M.P.H. . what do you do for entertainment, you must get lonely. you are getting allot of comments about your trip, when i told my parents about your trp they thought it was crazy . you must get really tired.
Andreas.
By: Andreas Mazarakis on October 23, 2007
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hey Andrew i am erin from Mr. m class ive been
wondering how much people you met.
By: Erin on October 23, 2007
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Hey Drew,
It is Mr. M again. We are in desperate need of miles per day/week stats. We are eager to crunch some numbers in order to find your average speed (mph). Sounds like the Carolinas are treating you well. Again, we will meet again in VT. Please send a video when you get a chance. -Mr. M
By: Mr. M on October 23, 2007
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Aloha Andrew! Cheers from Maui! I love reading your entries and looking at the pictures of your new friends! I can’t wait to get me hands on your first autobiography.
Think of powering up Mt. Haleakala’s switchbacks on those hills!
By: Jenna on October 27, 2007
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Hey Mr. Morgan, I’m Sarah from Mr. M’s class. I was just surfing the web when I thought to check out your site. It’s pretty cool. I’ve got spme questions for you,
1.) Are you feeling better about loneleness?
2.) How is your bike holding up?
3.) Are you excited to get to Mexico?
4.) How many times have you been camping?
5.) How much money have you spent in all?
Have fun
Sincerly,
Sarah Leve
By: Sarah Leve on October 30, 2007
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Andrew,
I found out about your amazing journey a few days ago, by accident(I was looking up biking vacations and entered teacher/cycling on Google).
I was instantly impressed by your goals/dream. I too am a teacher, middle school algebra and pre-algebra (2nd year) and previously taught 12 years in elementary school to second language students.
What you are doing is very inspiring! Everyone should do something unconventional yet adventureous at some point in their lives!
I’m currently looking to see what I can do in the next few years as well.
I’ll be reading your updates and will be donating to your cause – biking is an awesome sport – I love it. By the way, do you have a rear view mirror to attach to a pair of sunglasses? If not, absolutely get one – it will allow you to see what’s behind you at all times! It’s indispensable – a safety must have!
Good luck!
Sonia
Costa Mesa, CA
By: Sonia on November 4, 2007
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Hey man, just saw you on TV. Lenape high school district channel. I liked the abandoned baby question. Hope that doesnt happen to you too often.
By: Joe Rand on November 12, 2007
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hey dude, i think it’s utterly fantastical what you’re doing. i don’t think i could imitate what you’re doing but it has definitely motivated me to go on my own kind of adventure…. as if living in japan isn’t an adventure in and of itself. well, i’ll leave you with these parting words (not that you need me to give you advice) see all you can, do all you can and leave all your reservations behind you. take care.
matt in ueda
By: Matthew Koehler on November 12, 2007
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Hey Andrew, had to comment on the bike. It looks a bit more technical than the one I remember parked outside Jaipurs! Looks like you’re having an awesome time, I keep checking the website to be updated with your adventures and it keeps tempting to travel. When are you coming to Europe?…
By: Lucy Flack on November 15, 2007
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Missed you at the 2nd Thanksgiving. Sounds like you are doing well and staying nourished. The students and I have been appreciating the video footage and stats. We will catch up in VT. – Mr. M
By: Mr. M on November 27, 2007
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Andrew,
This site is incredible! I so enjoyed looking at your photos and reading where the road has taken you so far….
Pedal on!
Cheers,
Colleen
By: Colleen on December 7, 2007
at 10:13 pm
Dear Andrew,
We have been following your very exciting trip and truly find it amazing that you have traveled the distance you have. We are most anxious to meet up with you in Costa Rica and are even more pleased to find we will be spending time together. Enjoy your holiday season, be well and happy and know we are thinking about you.
Love,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on December 13, 2007
at 10:56 pm
Hey Andrew, looks like things are going really well so far. I still can’t get over how far you have gone already. Best of luck man and it’s really cool following your progress on here!
Kyle K
By: Kyle K on December 24, 2007
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Hi! I am so glad i saw your adventure… i have read the Delaying the real world a few times and have delayed a few times…but i think after seeing this I may be off to do it again. I run after school programs for ELL in Delaware and I am ready for a new adventure (with less paper work!) I wish you luck and thanks for awesome pics to inspire me to not settle..
michelle
By: michelle on December 30, 2007
at 8:17 pm
what do you to wash your clothes? don’t you feel just dirty?
By: George on December 31, 2007
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Have a great New Years man. Your friends miss you.
By: Joe Rand on December 31, 2007
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Hi Andrew,
I just got the time to read of some of your adventures. Thanks for the video clips. I enjoyed that virtual bike ride in Mexico. Sounds like you are looking forward to Costa Rica. My niece just visited there and loved it. Stay well and safe. Happy New Year!
Mrs. M.
By: Mary Anne Mazanec on January 1, 2008
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Andrew,hope you are doing well.love your pics
By: hank on January 13, 2008
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Dear Andrew,
Well, life certainly sounds very exciting for you. At times perhaps a little too exciting. We are looking forwards to seeing you shortly and spending some time together. We send our love and wishes for a safe journey.
Stay well and be happy,
Love,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on January 19, 2008
at 2:48 pm
Dear Andrew,
See you tomorrow. We are truly happy that you are have reached your goal for now, at least. Can’t wait to see you all.
Love,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on January 24, 2008
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Dear Andrew;
We truly loved being together, a litttle sick but together. All in all the wedding was wonderful and our trip together very memorable. Please take good care of yourself and know we are thinking about you. Should you see Alison and David and family please send our love.
Love,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on February 8, 2008
at 12:15 am
Hi, I’m from Mr.m’s class I’ve been wondering how many schools do you plan on stopping at? how long do you stay in one town? and it will take like 5 weeks to go across the atlantic on a boat!
P.S. hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By: Drew on February 9, 2008
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Hi Mr.Morgan,
Im one of Mr.M’s student i that is cool that youre teaching there and i would like to wish your sister a happy wife withe her new husband.
James
By: James McCarthy on February 16, 2008
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Hi Andrew,
Hope are doing well.. Me and brother were hanging out with you and your mom in Costa Rica… The canopy tour was great – along with the Tarzan swing – although my legs were shakin long after I got off that stupid swing!! We had the best time there… Hope you are doing well in your travels… Your mom told me about your website so i wanted to say hello… I have attached a pic of me and my brother on the canopy tours.. Please say hi to your mom for me..
from
Felicia
By: felicia on February 28, 2008
at 4:27 am
Hi Andrew,
I have an idea for your “America” question, or at least my solution. I have not refrained from calling myself an American.
When people tell me that they are Americans also, I tell them fantastic. Why don’t they call themselves Americans. People from Mexico frequently call themselves Mexicans. Costaricans call themselves Costaricenses or ticos. Would they like it if I called them Dingbobs or whosits? Frequently the answer is no. I inform them that they have chosen to refer to me as an estadounidense. They have decided what to call me. I am from the United States of America. It is the name of my country. They have chose to call me by the first part of the name and I have chosen to call myself by the last part of my countries name. Should I not have the right of self determination? What is truly at stake is not the use of a name, but the feeling of being left out. That is a feeling of insecurity, which is not something I or you can give them. They have to deal with it from with.
Mat
By: Mathdaniel Johnson on March 4, 2008
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Hey Andrew,
Just stoping by to say hello hope things are great. Best Regards,
Hank
Brownsville TX
By: Hank on March 6, 2008
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Hi Andrew im Susana im for the school of Costa Rica Kamuk School and i see the page and you e-mail thanks !!!!!! bye bye !!!
By: Susana on March 7, 2008
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Dear Andrew;
By now you must be used to living the life of leisure. Uncle Sid says you must be getting fat, if you are still eating the way you ate when we last saw you. I, truly doubt that you could ever get fat. We just gainned weight watching you eat, even though we weren’t well enough to share in the eating process. We send our love to you and also please take it with to Alison and David when you go.
Stay well, be happy and know we love you.
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on March 23, 2008
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Hi Andrew,
I’m from Kamuk Costa Rica, I hope you’re really good and that you’re enjoying your trip, we want your classes, come back !!! Hahaha sorry !!! I hope we can see you again soon. Good luck !!!
David
By: David on April 12, 2008
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Hi Mr.Morgan my teacher wanted to know where were you and by the way i’m from Mrs.Finsterwald’s class if you wanted to know who was i and i wanted to say was that i have a crush on you and so does my cousin well that all for today i will come back on your blog later ok see ya later Mr.Morgan later!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By: Keshawnna on April 13, 2008
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Hi Andrew!!!!
We are the class that asked you how you poop. How is your journey? Have you been seen again while taking a shower? How many new friends have you made? We thought your presentation was very cool. Your journey is a cool thing to do. Some kids from our class want to do it too.
See ya later alligator!
Your friends from 4A at Colegio Jorge Washington
By: COJOWA- 4A on April 18, 2008
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aloha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im the kid who ask you how to pup jejeje………in colegio jorghe washinton…….have a person seen you taking a shower jejeje…….I only whan to say you good luck……..
see you later alligator
from me
By: me on April 18, 2008
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Dear Andrew;
We have just finished reading your latest adventures and want you to know that we are thinking about you. We send our love and wishes for a continuing great trip.
Love,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on May 1, 2008
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Hi !!!!!!
we are another students of Mr.glab you are very cool! your journey is cool jajajajajajaajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajaja keep being like that bye see you later aligator see you soon you big baboon!!!!!!…….
By: naty,cami,vane y pau on May 2, 2008
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Hi! I’m from Mr.M’s class.
My dad was really amazed when I told him about what you were doing! I think it’s really cool!
I was wondering where will you stop to get a job on a ship?
From, Maddy
By: Maddy Firkser on May 4, 2008
at 7:04 pm
Hi! How are you? We are Daimon High School students. We read your blog. We think your life is very wonderful! We want to have dreams too. Good luck!
By: Matsushita and Makino on May 21, 2008
at 3:31 am
Hello, we’re Daimon High School students in Japan.
Now, we are using your site in English class. We were surprised to hear about your brave challenge! We want to try a trip such as yours someday. We want to make a travel blog such as your site. Please look forward to us making it.
By: Mickey and MInny on May 23, 2008
at 7:26 am
andrew, we just met yesterday in puerto lopez ecuador. i´m lazily traveling by bus. i´m excited to follow you here on your journeys. best of luck with them all. hope to see you out again sometime.
By: ryan lodge on June 24, 2008
at 3:17 am
Dear Andrew,
It’s time for us to say hello again and wish you good health and a safe trip. The barber shop seemed to do a good job. Are you planning on traveling alone or are you meeting up with others?
Must say I am very fond of the bluefooted boobies which you had pictures of. They are truly comical.
Stay well and know we are thinking of you,
Love,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on July 1, 2008
at 8:05 pm
Hola Andrw como estas cuentame por que parte vas y como te fue en Naranjal y en Machala supongo que ya pasaste machala y que vas via a huaquillas puedes escribirme al mi correo ecuadoraventura@hotmail.com
bye
By: Ecuador sanchez on July 3, 2008
at 6:40 pm
Hi found your web site through a friend on couch surfer. I am planning to ride either from kansas city to chile, or the border alll the way to chile. All by bike with my dog riding along in his cozy dog trailer. Would love to hear more from you about your experience, Dos and donts of bike travel through that beautiful part of the world, and any and all the advice you would like to share. please feel free to contact me at hydeparkmason@gmail.com. Keep it up , love and support what your doin. look forward to your response, thanks for your time.
By: Tyler from Kansas City on August 19, 2008
at 11:42 pm
Those craggy mountain roads look rough to say the least. The journey you have embarked on has been so empowering to so many!Mucho jealous of those awe inspiring Andean views!!! How about a pepper pic next time you are in local piazza type market?Ha! My fifth graders from last year and I want to know when you are off to Africa!! Take care of yourself Mr. Morgan!
By: Benito's Hot Sauce on September 14, 2008
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Hi Andrew – below is the link to my latest video (you may remember the one of Tibet I posted last year). Been great following your trip. Brad http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QPDuXye4g
By: Brad Davies on October 6, 2008
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Hi Andrew, was looking at your progress and was shocked by the picture of the horses in the desert. Do they die of lack of water or is it just the natural life cycle? Amazing pics. When is the trip over to Africa planned for? xx
By: Lucy Flack on October 23, 2008
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Dear Andrew;
We were so sorry to hear about your robbery, but happy that you are okay. It must be very difficult having to go thru problems like this in a strange country. Please know we are thinking about you and want you to come home, NOW. Well, this is not going to happen so just know we send our love.
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Aunt Shirley and Uncle Sid on October 26, 2008
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Wow, What an adventure you’ve been involved in during all this time.
My name is Pablo Malverde, one of the Interpretation students participating in the lecture you are giving tomorrow. I’ve been looking at the pitures you have taken and read some of your posts, and I’m really amazed by the adventures you have passed through.
I would really appreciate you to talk me a little bit about the lecture you’re giving tomorrow at our university. Thank you.
Regards
By: Pablo Malverde on November 13, 2008
at 12:34 am
OMG! you’r the best… THE END
How long are you going to stay in Chile?
PAX
By: Mal-interpreter :P on November 14, 2008
at 1:04 am
Hello Andrew, If you have time and are interested in purchasing books in English in Valparaiso, please check out our bookstore, Cummings 1. It is near Plz. Anibal Pinto. We have a web site http://www.cummings1.cl We specialize in literature, history and travel. All the Best!
james
By: James Henkel on November 18, 2008
at 12:54 am
hay andrew it s been a wille snince i checked out the web site i was in mr.m class last year but now im in middle school! its relly fun . have u talk to mr.m
always,Erin
By: erin byers on November 23, 2008
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Hi Andrew,
I just stumbled upon your website and I was reading your blogs and people’s comments. I just want to tell you that you’ve inspired me. It’s a cold, snowy, miserable day here in New York but I feel warm and excited because of you. I’m currently working at a school for children with special needs but just a year ago I was teaching English overseas in Germany. I’m also working on my master’s degree in elementary education. I am always daydreaming about what I will do once I’m done with school and I really admire what you did/are doing. Thanks for the inspiration. I’d love to hear from you.
Kimberly
By: Kimberly on November 25, 2008
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Dear Andrew,
Well you sound good and seem happy. How long will you be teaching and when will you start riding again? Hope you are well and doing great. Take care and be safe,
Love,
Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley
By: Uncle Sid and Aunt Shirley on December 4, 2008
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What’s up Mr. Morgan!!! You truly are living a dream. Those mountain peaks and glaciers seem so surreal! I’d love to send you some sauce if you will be stopping for a while soon! WE NEED THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE TEACH ON TWO!!!! Be safe Drew.
By: Ol' Benito on January 7, 2009
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Hi Mr. Morgan, We are in Mr. M’s class at Cambridge Elementary School in Vermont. We would like to know where you are right now? Have you seen any pyramids yet? Also, do you special sand tires for traveling in the dessert? Stay well.
By: Angela, Clayton, Dakota on January 15, 2009
at 6:59 pm
I am thrilled that you were able to meet my son, CJ and his dear friend, Simon. You had such beautiful things to say about both of them. I plan on sharing your trip and pictures with my students. Please know you can always make a stop in Larchmont, New York and stay with us! With care, Monique
By: Monique Reilly on January 18, 2009
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Hi Mr. Morgan, we are some students in Mr. M’s class…Hooray! John wants to know if you are going to get a new bike or if you will just use one bike for the whole trip. Jane wants to know what animals you have seen during your travels. Bob wants to know if you wear a helmet…dude. Ellie wants to know how many times you fell off your bike. Hope to hear from you soon. L8ter!
By: Bob, Ellie, Jane, John on January 20, 2009
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Andrew!! It’s nice to see you are doing well! We think of you often and wonder what you’re up to at that moment. Promise us that when you get back we get to spend an entire month with you!! TAKE CARE!!!
By: Jenna and Matt on January 25, 2009
at 10:40 pm
You are the man drew!!! Score me a kruger rand if you can!
By: Anonymous on March 3, 2009
at 8:23 pm
hey andrew, your new adventure looks inspiring. Do you ever look back and think ‘how on earth have i ended up here?’. It’s amazing where life takes people i guess. Good luck in the new job!
By: Lucy Flack on April 6, 2009
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hey hey hey. big hugs and kisses to you from the somerskis!!! patti and i just read the last posts from uganda and south africa as well as viewing some of the argentina photos. man those mountains and glaciers look amazing! living vicariously through your pedaling. thank you. the work with IC sounds daunting and rewarding in the same breath. its great that youre blogging all your time because a book needs to happen. more like a series of volumes but published nonetheless. heres more hugs and kisses to you and well be reading more often. lotsa love, mike patti and kaden.
By: the somerskis on April 9, 2009
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Wow Already in Africa!
A big hug and kiss from Guayaquil
Your lazy bike friend
Yorka
By: Yorka on April 25, 2009
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hey man how you been? i had your mom for two years and we met a few times. we talked about your wanting to grow out the jesus beard haahaha =]
anyway hey, i hope everything’s goin great man. spider bite looks like it sucked though. anyway when you’re all done your bike route, are you going to go back to japan?
By: Dave on July 19, 2009
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Dear Andrew,
I have to take my hat off to you! It’s really amazing what you do. Good luck!
But what’s a thorn in my side – those are not real Geisha, not even Maiko. They are just women who were dressed up like that. I can’t say if they wear wigs (*the* signal for fake ones) or if they had enough money to have their real hair made to the traditional hairstyle, but they have both lips painted ( –> older Maiko) AND wear the dangling hair accessoires of young Maiko. Furthermore the posture of the left one is absolutely not the one of a real Maiko. Would you please be so kind to include a clue in the caption that these women are just fake Geisha and not real ones? There are still people in the internet who know how Geisha and Maiko are real like, and as one of them it’s a thorn in my side to see fake Maiko / Geisha being described as real ones.
Have a nice day!
Fiona
By: Fiona on September 5, 2009
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Dear Teach on Two: Are you married? Asks Jane….
Sam: Was it cool at the falls?
Tom: How much money did you lose. Have people stolen anything from you during your travels?
Jill: What kind of sicknesses, illnesses, and diseases are in Uganda?
Jeff: How was your day today?
Bob: Would you ever consider buying a hummer vehicle?
Mrs. W.: What has been your greatest Challenge thus far?
Mr. M.: Do the kids have off for a whole month in December when you are coming home to NJ, or do the kids attend school year round?
Ms. B: How long is your students’ school day?
By: Jane, Tom, Bob, Jill , Sam, Jeff on October 15, 2009
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Are you married? Asks Jane….
Hi Jane. I’m not married.
Sam: Was it cool at the falls?
Sam, the falls were incredible!!! They were so powerful and loud. Just watching them made me a little scared.
Tom: How much money did you lose. Have people stolen anything from you during your travels?
Tom, I’ve lost a little bit of money since the start of the trip. Three separate times people have stolen things from me. Considering how many nights I camped in strange places, though, I don’t think three times is a lot. Each time, I only lost material things. I was never once hurt or seriously threatened.
Jill: What kind of sicknesses, illnesses, and diseases are in Uganda?
Jill, Uganda is home to all of the stuff we have back home: colds, flu, insect bites, and mental illnesses. Uganda, however, is also home to things like malaria, typhoid fever, and cholera. People often get malaria, but the other two illnesses are more rare.
Jeff: How was your day today?
Jeff, my day was great so far! Thanks for asking! I hope your day is going well, too!
Bob: Would you ever consider buying a hummer vehicle?
Bob, no. I would never consider buying a Hummer. They consume too much gasoline and, because of their size, make the road more dangerous for other folks sharing the road with me.
Mrs. W.: What has been your greatest Challenge thus far?
Mrs. W, my greatest challenge has been learning how to stay present and think in a healthy way. When I started the bike trip, I wasn’t thinking well: I would always daydream, always fantasize about the past and the future. It made the cycling incredibly difficult. I’d always think about my destination and how good it would feel once I finally completed the bike trip. It took months and months before I finally started staying present on the bike. Once I learned to do this, the cycling (and living in general) became easier and more rewarding. Learning to think in this way was more difficult than any climb or problem I encountered on the bike trip.
Mr. M.: Do the kids have off for a whole month in December when you are coming home to NJ, or do the kids attend school year round?
Mr. M, the kids here have time off in December. Three weeks I think. All of the school breaks here revolve around harvest season. The kids have time off from school at the exact time that their parents need help harvesting crops. No child ever has ‘vacation’. During school breaks, everyone goes home and helps harvest.
Ms. B: How long is your students’ school day?
Ms. B, kids here go to school from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. It’s a longer day than we have back in the US.
Thanks for all the questions guys!!!
By: andrewedwardmorgan on November 4, 2009
at 11:52 am
Hi Andrew. I’m actually a cousin of yours (on the Morgan side), but haven’t seen you in years. I ran into Allison not too long back and I thought I would check out your site. You are amazing! Your writing is so detailed that I feel like I am there. I will tell all my friends to check out your site, as well as my kids’ teachers (we’re in Mt. Laurel). Best of luck to you-I look forward to following your journey.
Jennifer
By: Jen Wrigley on January 5, 2010
at 12:44 am
Thanks Jen! Thank you for the compliment! I’m glad you’re enjoying the site. I hope you had a great New Year.
All the best,
Andrew
By: andrewedwardmorgan on January 8, 2010
at 6:59 pm
Hallo, dear Andrew,
I’m so happy that ‘couchsurfing’helped me to find your side!
Since a few days I’m back from Africa (Burkina Faso),where I organised the last things before I shall start to build schools in a lost dead-end part of this extremly poor country.
After 38 good years beeing a teacher for Sport and Biologie I finished 3years ago….going on now,( in a little different way) to give a little back from the lot, what I got – by the unjustice of life – because I’m born (just by chance) in such a prefered western area of the globe !
To read your answer (from the 4.11.09 to Mr.W’s question “What was your greatest challenge?”)made my heard so deep tuched and gave me the feeling , that it’s may be a pleasure for you to let you know this…here is my answer !
I like to say ‘Thanks’ for this special present !!!
Where are you just now ?
Wonderful snowy countrysight surronds me in the moment ( I’m living in the Taunus-hills 30 km north-west of Frankfurt / Germany), but my heard askes for the way of life in Africa !
So I have to stay here til I finish to write all these necessary ‘Please support my school-project’- letters to different organisations.
I hope to hear from you , realy !
All the best !
Claudia
By: Claudia Papenhausen on January 31, 2010
at 10:16 am
Dear Andrew,
may be , I did a big mistake to klick on
‘submit comment’ ???
My long letter to you is gone, sorry.
By chance : here is my phone-number
0049 6198 2909 use it if you like !
All the best for your life !
Claudia
By: Claudia Papenhausen on January 31, 2010
at 10:22 am
Andrew, we have had 46″ of snowfall this winter, 26″ came this last weekend and we are bracing for another 10-20″ today and tomorrow. Meanwhile they are trucking in snow to Vancouver for the Olympics since they are having 50 degree weather. How is your weather there?
By: Joe Rand on February 9, 2010
at 5:41 pm
I am trying to use couchsurfing to reach out to people and try to involve fellow travelers on a small project I am working on. I realize it is amazing to be a traveler, but also amazing to give back. I think your trip demonstrates just that!! The project has to do with media empowerment, grassroots training and documenting human rights an environmental degradation issues in Honduras. I see that you worked on something similar, and therefore I wanted to reach out to you!
If this is something you might be interested in, please let me know. The support I am looking for is financial, but I am of course seeking other feedback as well. You can check out the project page here: http://www.giveforward.org/TamarDocuments/
I truly look forward to your correspondence!
All my best, your trip is inspiring!
By: Tamar Sharabi on February 19, 2010
at 8:01 am
Hello Andrew!
I didn`t heard about you before which is a pity :/ but now That I know about you, I`d like to tell you that I really admire you, what you do is just AWESOME. I read your interview in CouchSurfing, I can`t even imagine students`reaction when you tell them your experiences while travelling, I say that because I teach English as a foreing language in my country Venezuela and I know kids very well. It would be nice having you in my class, students would love you. Take care and keep on doing what you do… Bye, Bye.
By: Mayela on February 21, 2010
at 7:17 pm
Hello Andrew,
I have been following your site for quite a while now. I am very inspired by your journey. I have been planning my trip for about 2 years now. I now have a bike, a Lemond buenos aires. I am about to buy a bob trailer. I want to ride to Belo Horizonte, Brazil. There is a girl who was foreign exchange student from there who stayed with me and I kind of fell for her pretty hard while she was here in Oklahoma. We exchange email and skype occasionally but I want to ride my bike to her state and prove to her my feelings. I don’t even know how I will be received by her or others along the way. I have told her about my plan and she says that its too crazy and impossible. I know that its possible and that its crazy but I am trying to find the strength to do it. A couple of problems are that I don’t have really any money saved up, and thats about it. I am worried that if I wait another year that she will find some other man or I will lose heart. I know it would be entirely more practical to fly but I dont have the money for that either and I have been thinking about this trip for ages now and I feel like it is something that I have to do. I am 21, I am young, I am naive, this plan is a bit grandiose. But, whats the alternative? Going to school and getting some degree and getting old and dying of cancer or heart disease or boredom?! I was thinking that I could send out support letters to friends and family and start a make shift site and then work on organic farms to make money. (I have a few friends who have done that to survive) Any thoughts?
ps. sorry to post in two places but I am eager to hear from you and didn’t want to get over looked.
By: Dalton Pigman on April 10, 2010
at 4:40 pm
Hi Dalton,
Thanks for the comment. I just sent you an email with some advice.
Best of luck,
A
By: andrewedwardmorgan on April 12, 2010
at 9:11 am
Greetings from COlombia. Great blog
By: Oh on November 27, 2010
at 3:26 am
Hi there – am VERY INTERESTED in the metal balls you found next to the road. Please elaborate with as much info as you can remember.
Regards,
Ray Harris.
By: Ray Harris on December 18, 2010
at 5:38 pm
Hi Ray,
I remember the balls weighed about two or three pounds. They looked like they were made of steel or something. Perfectly round. What do you think they were?
Andrew
By: andrewedwardmorgan on January 12, 2011
at 5:06 pm
I remember you visiting my 5th grade class in NJ!! I remembered about you the other day when i was watching this running the sahara thing for a project! I cant believe that was 3 to 4 years ago, im now in the 8th grade. Hope you had fun!
By: leslie Templeton, the one you met! on February 25, 2011
at 6:35 am
dear Andrew
I’m so happy that ‘couchsurfing’helped me to find your e mail adress
so we want to let you know that wa have a club in which we help the students to learn language as applied in their field of work. that’ s why we want your experience in that.
thank a lot for your help
sango
By: Sango Shila on April 2, 2011
at 11:24 am
Dude, absolutely epic! Where are you these days? I would love to chat ya up! I’m a bit of an adventurist myself and LOVE this.
By: Patrick Hitches on July 7, 2011
at 10:02 pm
With the two schools of thought when Kony 2012 goes viral recently, do you think IC is a legitimate cause to support? Has LRA laid down their arms and in peace talk since 2006?
By: chin yeh on March 8, 2012
at 11:12 am