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Our names are jack bailey and matt green and after graduating university this year we both decided the time was right to leave home and broaden our experiences by following the rising sun and cycling east.
Our route will take us through Europe and through central Asia to reach our preliminary goal of china. We estimate this adventure will take us a year, we will cross two continents and pass through 16 countries.
We are using this adventure as an opportunity to raise money for shelterbox. A charity based in our home county, Cornwall UK, which provide emergency aid for victims of natural disasters around the world. Shelterbox provide a unique solution to emergency aid by providing a box containing all essential equipment for a family of 10 people to survive for up to 6 months.
To donate go to: http://www.justgiving.com/ambitionsoftheorient
Ambitions of the Orient 
Peter Green said,
March 5, 2009 at 10:48 pm
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR ADVENTURE-KEEP IN TOUCH AND TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS- LOVE Ma & Pa & Hayley xxxx
Jeremy & Mary Walsh said,
March 9, 2009 at 2:20 pm
It was good to meet you and we’re glad you passed a peaceful night in our meadow. We wish you the best of luck for your trip.
Ang & Jim said,
March 22, 2009 at 10:54 am
See photo page
James Zhang said,
March 23, 2009 at 1:30 am
Just thought the trip might provide enough training for you two to get into the 2012 Olympics 🙂 wish you good weather happy trip and lots of fun ! lots of love !
James Zhang said,
March 23, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Wish you good weather all the way !!
Peter Scheltus said,
March 25, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Honourable readers!
We encountered (22nd of march) these two adventurers in the dunes of Holland. We had just stopped at a hut we had built in the seventies. Remnants were still there. Surpisingly enduring traces of our youth. We invited them to stay in this special area of dunes between The Hague and Amsterdam.
When we asked them where they were headed; Umm, Amsterdam, Purmerend, Istanbul and…. yes China!
We wish them all the happyness and adventure and a lot of hospitality all along. If they are on any trip near Croatia, they should come and visit us at our royal heap of grass and ruins to be restored soon. Or in Holland.
Greetings Peter Scheltus and Richard van Drie, Holland.
anita&simon york said,
March 27, 2009 at 8:55 am
wow! what a fantastic thing to do. Hope you enjoy every minute and gather wonderful memories to last a lifetime. Good luck with the fund raising. keep safe . all the best the yorks x
colette & tony Holland said,
March 28, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Wishing you a safe journey, with good weather. watching your progress. Have a fab time. xx
George said,
March 30, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Wow! How inspirational you both are. It leaves me with a good funny feeling in my tummy.
Good luck boys.
Beaves said,
April 17, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Classic. Last I heard from you Bailey you said you were going to just cycle East and see how far you got. China!! I should’ve known.
I thought maybe you’d go as far as eastern Europe!
Love it. Jealous. But love it.
Wish you both the best of health.
Peace.
Lindsay Black said,
May 1, 2009 at 9:13 pm
A pleasure meeting you both in Vienna! It is very cool what you’re doing, I look forward to followin your adventures. If you should ever end up in the states….in Oregon…in Portland, I think I owe you a drink. Best of luck to you both.
Cheers!
Lindsay
robert green and sheila whittle said,
June 8, 2009 at 9:02 pm
good to hear that you are doing ok!
at least you are aiming to get out of europe your dads doing Scotland to England !
Hope it is going well and your old legs are holding up as your not that young any more !
Han said,
July 2, 2009 at 6:36 pm
come on guys, we know you are having an amazing time but we need to hear and see more!!! miss you loads XxX
Betül Kaylı said,
July 7, 2009 at 4:38 pm
hi! this is Betül from İstanbul. i met with jack, matt and sara two days ago. the thing they are doing is amazing. it’s a pleasure to meet them and listen their story. i would like to travel like them. but i’m not jack or matt and i think everyone cant be like them. i’m very glad to be a little part of this adventure. i will be watching and listening their story until the end. i hope they take a magnificent trip and always see good people around them.
Milja Vukovic said,
July 14, 2009 at 6:55 am
Dear Jack and Matt, I hope you are doing well, that the weather is good, that your health is all right and that your spirit is high.
It is only now that I come to check out your blog and from now I ll be visiting it regularly to see how you’re doing.
Take care, be brave and have good thoughts
love
Milja from Belgrade
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Paul Reynolds said,
August 5, 2009 at 9:38 am
Well done Matt and friend, there is nothing I can add that hasn’t allready been said but well done to the pair of you and I hope your cycle seats allways stay comfortable
Jean and Stewart Lenton said,
August 8, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Hi Guys,
Chatting to Jack’s mum last night about you two and how you were getting on.
Sounds like you’re having a great time – wow what a trek!
Keep those legs cycling and keep us all in touch
Best wishes,
Jean and Stewart
Iain & Hilary Gosling said,
September 16, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Great to hear how well you are doing. Hats off to you boys, it’s the trip of a lifetime. Hope all continues successfully…….. Will keep watch on your progress. Very best wishes, Iain (Gonzo..) & Hilary, Burghead.
Karlene said,
September 18, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Backgammon! Hey…Good Luck Matt and Jack! (Hi Jack, met Matt in Istanbul) Hope you both have a great adventure! Come to Bristol when you are back so we can hear your stories! All the best Karlene xxxx
vivien burns said,
September 20, 2009 at 1:30 pm
hi matt and jack hope you are coping with the change in the weather god bless see you sometime aunty vivien
Barb said,
October 12, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Happy Birthday, Jack. Donated your present to your fundraising. Soph’s son Oliver doing really well. She sends love.
Take care, Barb. xxxxx
aysel said,
October 15, 2009 at 10:57 am
heeeey its great,i hope i could help u but its a pity( that u re going today id like to celebrate ur birthday here
aysel said,
October 15, 2009 at 11:00 am
and i hope ull not forget that u have a friend in AZERBAIJAN;)jack ill miss u
Patty & Pete said,
October 16, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Hi Jack!
Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy your day in some remote & exotic location. Have a good one! Good to hear about all your travels from M&M. Keep safe, keep well & above all keep cycling.
Much love, Patty & Pete x
hannah reynolds said,
October 27, 2009 at 12:11 am
hope your going well cuzzy all our love from newzealand! xxxooooo
Mabon said,
November 16, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Hi both
So, did you get your Chinese visas in Tashkent? My mum turned up on time after all, so didn’t get a chance to catch up with you then. I’m in Kyrgystan, planning to cross over to Kashgar on Thursday, so let me know if you’re in the area.
Hope all is well
Mabon
aunty vivien said,
December 15, 2009 at 12:19 pm
hi mathew hope all is well