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King Of The Cape Roy Kunda 2020 ISBN 978-1-922372-56-7
King Of The Cape , it ’ s a big call to make yet you can ’ t argue that Roy Kunda ’ s experience of Australia ’ s Cape York Peninsula must qualify him for some sort of recognition .
Roy has been riding and leading tours in one of Australia ’ s most remote regions for over 30 years and with that comes a wealth of experience and tales to tell . King Of The
Cape is the result , a 168-page book outlining many of Roy ’ s experiences and exploits and all combined with advice for the adventurous rider .
At times you ’ ll laugh out loud at many of the stories and perhaps King Of The Cape needed more of this stuff , at times the flow is let down by interruption from the advice being given , it ’ s hard to tell if this book is a tomb of anecdotes or a guidebook for budding adventure riders . Either way it provides interesting points that open conversation and opinions . That ’ s not a bad thing .
Roy ’ s experience is invaluable , and his advice could save anyone from disaster , King Of The Cape doesn ’ t lecture , it ’ s written like a mate having a chat , a laugh , around the campfire and for that it works .
If you are contemplating a ride into the unknown , or just what an interesting read then King Of The
Cape is a book for you .
Around The World In 1968 On Motorcycle Yoshiaki Osako 2019 ASIN B08B3G7CP1
Self-belief , confidence , determination , all attributes that drove Yoshiaki Osako to move from his home in Japan in the mid- 1960s , just 20 years after the end of World War II . The world is waring again ; the Vietnam conflict is in full swing , for a young Asian man to leave home and move to the United States is courageous .
Yoshiaki finds that the warnings needn ’ t have been heeded , the people of America are friendly , welcoming , and helpful . In his own words , he sees no racism .
Four years in the States , it ’ s enough , he needs to move on , to return home and so comes the plan to ride a small Yamaha YM1 home via Europe , the Middle East , and Central Asia . In 1968 it ’ s an epic ride , an epic adventure . Around The World In 1968 On Motorcycle is a great tale , as told over 40 years later , from the perspective of a young Japanese rider . It ’ s a retrospective told with a slightly rose tinting through the passing of time , it diminishes little , as Yoshiaki has provided a great alternative view of a world rapidly changing .
Around The World In 1968 On
Motorcycle , is a self-published account and therefore has the issue of such , while written as a personal account and translated from Japanese it does need a little editing . Put that aside and enjoy this interesting account .
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