Sunday 21 December 2008

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina: 441 kms (31449 kms)

There we have it, job done. We arrived in Ushuaia as planned at Midday on Sunday 21st December, 111 days after departure from Anchorage, Alaska. I have to say that I am completely overcome with emotion and to think that this adventure is all over will take days, if not weeks, to sink in. The last 24 hours to get to Ushuaia have thrown up even more adventures but they will not be disclosed here. You'll have to corner Matt or I in a bar some time and buy each of us a beer to find out the details.
Without getting too soppy I would really like to say a big thank you to all those who have contributed in making this the event it was: those that helped in preparation, the folks we met and extended their generosity to us on the way, and the involvement everyone has made through the blog. Hopefully they know who they are. A huge thank you goes to Anika for letting me loose to live out this dream. And one last 'gracias' must go to Matt. Despite his awful sense of humour we have remained sane throughout and had a complete blast from start to finish. Cheers, mate.

I guess the only other thing to say now is Happy Christmas / god jul / feliz navidad / frohe weihnachten to everybody out there. Matt and I look forward to catching up with you all in the not too distant future.

Until next time . . . . . . .

12 comments:

Emz said...

Well done Lads, an amazing journey! I'm sure you partied hard last night to celebrate.

Just one question, what is the latest score in the fall down stakes?

Emz

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Boys! What an amazing adventure.
Matt, Ian and I hope to see you at some point over the festive season before our trip in the new year. Maybe over a curry? Although I have to say Ian has been having Vindaloo's lately so there is a challenge for you! Or possibly not!

Love Borris x

Anonymous said...

Well done boys - a trip of a lifetime no doubt followed by a book and a TV series!! Boorman & McGregor - mere amateurs! Look forward to seeing you at Heathrow followed by that roast turkey dinner we promised you.
Mum & Nigel

Paul "Bro" Duncan said...

Muchos congratulations. Despite loosing a passport, loosing yourselves dropping bikes etc etc you still managed Ushuaia on the 21st. Well done. I've enjoyed the blog heaps. Quite frustrating occasionally when the pictures are viewed on a computer from an office on a wet n dreary day. In the economic gloom it was quite nice to read that someone, somewhere was actually having a good time.

Well done from me, Jules and Paddy and Murphy. We'll catch up on Boxing Day. However, you are limited to just 3hrs of travel chat.

Have a safe flight home.

Paul

Anonymous said...

By the way, we can't seem to enlarge the photo of you guys at the finish post. Any chance you could sort that one out?

Ta

matt said...

Congratulations, and having seen your bike skills I'm amazed you survived!

Anonymous said...

You made it! What an amazing journey! Congratulations you two! This blog has become my morning newspaper and I will miss it :) Sees snart sweetpea. K&K

Mario said...

FELICIDADES !!!!! LO LOGRARON, QUE EXCELENTE .
FELIZ NAVIDAD Y 2009 !!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Well done boys. Sounds like you've had a fantastic trip. Enjoyed reading about it, and all the ups and downs. Certainly more interesting than procedures and HSE stuff............

Bruce Lindsay

P.S. Stu - I think i knew your bro Paul at uni!! What a small world!

Unknown said...

my beloved brit monkey !
mission completed. rigth on. actually no, the mission stops here in the alps. move your ass back home, tons of powder is waiting for you. cheers,
peter

Unknown said...

It is sweet you made it down there in time, your blog has been much better than the white way round.
i however have not even left colimbia. and dont realy want to.
it took me a staggering 23 days to make it from panama to colimbia by boat...more at neopodo.com
as for the fall down stats, it is about time they tied up.
kepp in touch
wes

Anonymous said...

Outstanding & amaxing............Congratulations to you both....

Priceless, truly priceless.....

Cheers,
Dave :-)