I Should Have Left the Whiskey

Cycling Asia with Heavy Baggage and Relative Density

De: Graham Field

Narrado por: Graham Field

I Should Have Left the Whiskey is the first book in the Rambling On trilogy–compelling tales from a time when motorcycles were left in the shed and global exploration slowed to the pace of cycling.

These diaries divulge two very different journeys in Asia: because progressing into enlightened India required some back-pedalling through darkest Thailand en route to China.

After impulsively purchasing a bicycle in Bangkok and taking to the frantic city streets, Graham was hit by the realisation that life in the fast lane could have an impact on his health.

Pedalling away from the madding crowd, he hauled his heavy load to mountain settlements lost somewhere in time. Desperate and dehydrated, he was subjected to all that the lonely road bestows upon the soul.

It soon became apparent that whiskey was not the best choice of refreshment. However, he rebelliously refused to abandon the bottle or the mission, keeping his glassy eyes fully focused on what was ahead.

A year later, having eliminated some of the heavier baggage from that journey, he found himself in southern India. Surely, this coast-hugging, palm-shaded backwater route would be a breeze … but the easy road is not always the right path.

Had reckless decisions taken him beyond his abilities? With flashbacks, foresight and the riotous brutal honesty that is confined to a diary, all will be revealed.

©2023 Graham Field (P)2023 Graham Field

Graham Field Does It Again

I have been listening to Graham's audiobooks for quite a few years. Every one of his books have been tremendously entertaining and give the listener a glimpse in the thought process and daily life of this seasoned author and rider. Though his previous books are mostly of his motorcycle adventures, this one is aimed at a cycling adventure he took some years ago though India and China. Despite this departure from his previously documented motorcycles adventures, this cycling journey is not without the "Adventure" part.... not by a long shot.

The best part is that this is just Part 1 of the journey and there is more to come. Do yourself a favor and put this title in your ears, sit on your front porch with a glass of whiskey and enjoy.

Thank you Graham!

awesome

loved every word! only wish I could have such adventure someday, although I have traveled the world and love to hear stories like this one

Another fun journey

Fun but rough start because he hated Sri Lanka. The switches between trip were a little bit hard to follow but otherwise a great book and always awesome audiobooks on to book 2! Thank you sir.