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Arriving in Hong Kong, Dew finds a sea passage over to Japan. Having now amassed the almost incredible figure of 200,000 miles on her cycling clock, there is no room for doubt as far as her determination and fortitude are concerned--so when the ship in which she is working her passage to Okinawa gets caught up in unseasonable storms, the sudden burst of fragility brought up along with her seasickness comes as a surprise. Nevertheless, Dew makes it to her destination, and the pedalling begins.
For the reader, the pleasure in what follows is undoubtedly in Dew's unself-conscious admiration for the generosity of the Japanese. This makes her an engaging companion, and overrides any faults in the prose (which, it has to be said, is laden with adjectives). The result is a book which can be infuriating, but one that also raises a smile and introduces some unusual situations--a snake on the stones in front of Dew, for instance, or the couple who insist on her sleeping by their shop and helping herself to whatever she likes.
Wherever she is, Dew appears effervescent, and it is this enthusiasm which makes The Sun in my Eyes more interesting than many other two-wheeled travel books. --Toby Green --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Witty and illuminating (IRISH NEWS )
Few can inspire you as much with the pure, simple, universal joy of cycle touring. Employers, watch out. (LONDON CYCLIST )
The Sun in My Eyes is the fourth travel book by inveterate cyclist Josie Dew, telling the story of her second cycling journey around Japan. Arriving in Hong Kong, Dew finds a sea passage over to Japan. Having now amassed the almost incredible figure of 2 (For the reader, the pleasure in what follows is undoubtedly in Dew's unself-conscious admiration for the generosity of the Japanese. This makes her an engaging companion, and overrides any faults in the prose (which, it has to be said, is laden with adjec )
Fragrant Harbour. Read the first page
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enjoyable read throughout
I found her descriptions of the Japanese people and cities interesting and informative as well as funny at times, and now feel keen to visit the country for myself.
Josie Dew has an amusing style of writing, and I found myself laughing aloud quite often while reading this book. I would recommed this book to anyone who enjoys travel tales.
I look forward to reading another of her books soon!
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