Wednesday, July 30

Long Way Down

If you're among the lucky few who live near one of the 400 theaters that will show "Long Way Down" on Thursday, July 31st, you should be in for a treat. Ewan McGregor and his sidekick Charley Boorman are at it again. This time their antics and huge BMW R1200 GS Adventure motorcycles take them from Scotland to Capetown, South Africa.

Like "Long Way Round," the duo's first adventure, their new adventure should make for entertaining viewing and a slew of interesting cultural exchanges--and the inevitable faux pas. If you miss this one night only showing, the series will soon air on the BBC, so check your local listings. Better yet, buy the DVD when it comes out. If you live in a region replete with snow, cold and more cold, frequent viewing of the DVD will ward off the winter doldrums. I guarantee it!

The adventure isn't only about fun! Part of their mission is to raise awareness about aids and encourage those of us in better positions to be more charitable toward those less fortunate.

5 comments:

D. Brent Miller said...

I all ready have out tickets for tomorrow night. I think there are six couples from our riding group meeting at the theater. It should be fun!

Brent

Unknown said...

I can't tell you how many times I have watched Long Way Round. Long Way Down and Charlie's Race to Dakar are already on this years Christmas Wish List.

Sojourner's Moto Tales said...

Brent, I'll look forward to a review from you! Have fun.

Sojourner's Moto Tales said...

Jeffry--I hear you! I know dialogue in Long Way Round! Admit, we are addicts!

Make sure you get the full versions--if there are American and European versions. I ordered my Long Way Round as the European version, which had more of the cut stuff that was omitted from the American DVD. The extras were very good!

Jack Riepe said...

Dear Sharon:

I got out on my K75 a send time this week -- to ride to the premier of a "Long Way Down." I wrote a review of the flick. You can find it at:

http://jackriepe.blogspot.com/

Fondest regards,
Jack