I went as far as reading the book. Jeez, what a waste of limited forest resources!
It's apparent that the various TV series have created--in the mind of the viewing public, which seems to include almost everyone on the face of the planet--a wholly inaccurate view of "adventure motorcycling." Maybe that's ok, but I find it irritating, and I get tired of responding to people who insist on seeing me in a certain light or explaining at excessive length why I should really make a point of watching the TV series.
On the other hand, if I'm spending a lot of time being offended by the whole phenomenon, I can only conclude that I'm allowing Charlie and Ewan take up residency in my brain and run my life. Who needs that?
Mark
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