I'm lovin' it so far Ben. Keep up the good work. Rubber

Good to see you are on your way Madsen, and spot on with the "why go?" post. This trip is seriously cool idea, and I actually wish I was doing it too. Think I will try and out do you by traveling to the north poll wearing nothing but a g-banger and riding a pogo stick. Anyway, better get some shut eye as some of us have to work in the morning. Not me, I just turn up and get paid, but I'm sure some people do some work...

Hi Benji, are you still in Kanasawa? Wondering why you haven't updated since the 22. I'm a bit worried, typical me. Did you get my mail?

There's 65 days till 1. of November, not that I'm counting or anything, just heaps exited. Trying to spend my time as creatively as possible. Reading a lot and cooking as usual, wish you were here to eat some of it, my freezer is loaded.

I'm going to Århus the 14. Sept. for my sisters birthsday + Maries. I have to get friday of if I want a lift with my brother. We're planning on seing my grandmother on the way, she just turned 95. I haven't seen her for 4 years now, miss her a lot.

Marie and Tom are working together in a restaurant in Århus and will be on tv in the middle of next month. A famous chef on TV3 is trying to save the restaurant with all of his ideas, and a filmcrew will be there for a couple of weeks. Can't wait to see Marie take over the scene...

I really hope to hear from you soon or I'll have to send my crew of ninjas to Japan to find you. (They demand healthinsurance and pay on the go, so it's pretty expensive)

I think of you all the time. Cant wait to get your mail.

Love you heaps'er everyday, Renee

Hi Mad Madston,

Johnierocket here. Gabe's just shown me your site, glad you've picked up on the offexploring blogs. Photos look great, and after many philosophical conversations on my last trip, agree with your escapism ideas.

Enjoy the way.

Johnierocket.

hey Ben have you got my Jamie T cd that I loaned to you?

Keep em coming mate, its been a wild ride so far! Am enjoying reading your blog instead of doing actual work, and looking forward to hearing of wild bear attacks when you make it to Russia.

Wow!!! I found the photos today, Didnt have time to get a good look last time. Japan lookes amasing, I want to go someday, but the food lookes a bit fake. Would like to know if you like it, and what? Miss you here in DK. Im counting the weeks by now, its more rewarding that counting months. I cant wait, just trying to work the time away. Love you heaps... You look FINE in your bikesuit

G'day Mate, looking forward to reading every word! You snuck off a bit earlier than I thought, didn't even get to say goodbye, sob, sob. I hope the Fugu chef isn't out in the car park getting some action from his mistress!!

Hey, it's only been a few weeks & Andrew Stevenson is still missing you! Has only just started talking to Harry last week. Watch out for the Fugo! (you remember what happened to Homer)

Looking forward to each and every instalment !!

Good luck !

I can't wait to see the photos from along the way.

Rubber

Well buddy, looks like you need to stop all works on the bike and update your goddam website!! how am i supposed to travel vicariously thru you if i dont know whats going on!!!!

has the makings of a cool read.