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Charmingly illustrated with line drawings and photos from the trip, this is ideal for all those people who really would like to cycle for 10,000 miles around New Zealand but just don't have the energy right now (G Travel )
In Long Cloud Ride, Josie brings New Zealand brilliantly to life. Warm, witty and acutely observed as ever, her latest adventure is sure to delight old and new fans alike (Outdoor Pursuits )
In Long Cloud Ride, Josie brings New Zealand brilliantly to life. Warm, witty and acutely observed as ever, her latest adventure is sure to delight old and new fans alike (Outdoor Pursuits )
G Travel
'Charmingly illustrated, this is ideal for all those people who
would like to cycle 10,000 miles around New Zealand but just don't have the
energy right now'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
would like to cycle 10,000 miles around New Zealand but just don't have the
energy right now'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've bought all Josie Dew's books and enjoyed reading them very much, although in my view there was a little stutter in form on Saddled a Sea, her latest offering, Long Cloud Ride is right back up there with the others. This one was particularly interesting because my wife and I had visited New Zealand prior to our reading of the book. Josie Dew noticed the same things we did, although we were in a car and not on a bike. She was rude about a place we liked, but apart from that.......!
There are the usual quirky observations and interesting thoughts, I would query the cover comments "A cycling Adventure across New Zealand". Josie does far more than crosses these Islands, she explores them very thoroughly. I also question the TLS comment that Ms Dew is "A female Bill Bryson" she is not! She is Josie Dew, adventurer and wit in her own right. She might at times be slightly mad in what she endures, but she is without doubt her own person. Highly recommended!
There are the usual quirky observations and interesting thoughts, I would query the cover comments "A cycling Adventure across New Zealand". Josie does far more than crosses these Islands, she explores them very thoroughly. I also question the TLS comment that Ms Dew is "A female Bill Bryson" she is not! She is Josie Dew, adventurer and wit in her own right. She might at times be slightly mad in what she endures, but she is without doubt her own person. Highly recommended!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you've been to or are going to New Zealand, then you must read this book! If you love cycling or travel writing, I think you'll really enjoy reading this too. (If you're already a Josie Dew fan you'll understand that once you've read one of her books, you'll want to read them all.) Josie is very witty and all her observations on NZ ("enn zed") are wonderful and on reading this book, so many memories came alive for me once again. I really can't praise this book highly enough. All the little drawings and maps are great too! Enjoy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a New Zealander, and have cycled alot in NZ. New Zealand is a beautiful country, but an extremely dangerous country to be a cyclist in. This is from my own experiences of being purposely cut off, run over, spat at, abused, tormented, and had objects throw at me, all from complete strangers, and also from the statistics of cycling fatalities in NZ. So Josies description of bad New Zealand drivers is by far not an exaggeration.
I really enjoyed this book, could not put it down, her descriptions are down to earth and very true and funny. Her Maori place name translations are a bit 'Dads joke', but thats ok. I highly recommend this book, and look forward to buying another.
I really enjoyed this book, could not put it down, her descriptions are down to earth and very true and funny. Her Maori place name translations are a bit 'Dads joke', but thats ok. I highly recommend this book, and look forward to buying another.
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long cloud ride
another great adventure from one of the best lady writers
who ride a bike .get it and enjoy .
who ride a bike .get it and enjoy .
Published 10 months ago by albert
Show a little respect
I was disappointed with Josie's constant moaning in this book. She complains about the busyness of the roads but has forgotten that unlike the rest of the World - New Zealand only... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mandy
A Great Read
Most travel books I find boring, so when I pulled this book off the shelf I immediately put it back. As I slid the book back I noticed 'A female Bill Bryson...... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Dave
Long Cloud Ride by Josie Dew
This book is very light hearthed with great humour. It takes you on a journey through New Zealand on 2 wheels. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Paul
Inspirational
As with all Josie's books I find this book inspirational (if a bit wet, but she is living proof that there is no such thing as bad weather!)
Published 16 months ago by Donald
First and Last Josie Drew.............
Very disappointed by this book. Too much moaning about the weather, logging trucks, and Drewisms of Maori names, made this a very dull book. Read more
Published on 27 May 2009 by MAdam
Not as good as she has been in earlier publications
I have read all of Josie's books leading up to Long Cloud Ride and felt they were on a par with Dervla Murphy, Anne Mustoe, Tim Moore and Alastair Murphy. Read more
Published on 22 May 2009 by Bookworm
Eventful Trip Down Under.
A well written book, but I think she forgot from time to time that when you're in a different country, you should have the sense to expect a totally different way of life, and... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2007 by P. Williams
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