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Just Us Two: 1

Ned and Rosie's Gold Wing Discovery
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This first in the Just Us Two travel series(first edition published in 2009) was a Winner in 2010 International Book Awards (Travel: Recreational) and Finalist in the USA Book News 2009 Best Book Awards in the same category. This second edition has a new jacket and extra photographs. He wanted a little bike to tinker with ...She had well-groomed hair and wore high heels! Not just for bikers but for travellers and dreamers alike. Award-winning Just Us Two-Ned and Rosie's Gold Wing Discovery is an exhilarating romp through ten happy Gold Wing years of discovery and adventure and fun as a quiet middle-aged couple, who had never crossed the water to tour before, journey into the unknown into far flung corners of Western Europe with only each other to rely on. It is also a tale of courage and triumph over adversity as, following illness when it appeared that the freedom of biking days was over, they made mental and practical adaptations in order to continue what they could while they could and then they would not say 'if only ...' The adventures start when Ned wanted something to tinker with after a number of years bike-less. Rosie pleaded: "If we buy a scooter will you travel?Will you brave the ferry? Will you? Can we? ...and bought a Honda 1100cc.They planned to visit Ireland to find Rosie's roots on what was a profound emotional tale of discovery. However, fate took a hand and Rosie discovered a Honda Gold Wing sitting in a showroom waiting for them. Ned thought he had died and gone to heaven and they sailed off to Ireland two weeks later on what was to become known as Ned's 'baby. Rosie pokes fun at herself as they go coast to coast in France and Spain; cross the French and Swiss Alps; follow the Champagne Route; ride through the sun scorched earth of the Sierras and torrential thunderstorms in the Andorran mountains, praying for safety as they ride into the unknown, ride in the intense heat into the Dolomites. Follow the spills and thrills as they Wing it their way, on their own-Just Us Two. A nd why can't Rosie afford any more shoes? You must read this story to appreciate the diversity and colour of the travels of Ned and Rosie. Rosalie Marsh titles are available worldwide in both print and e-book formats for most readers. http://www.christalpublishing.com Images GoldWing 1500cc. Ballycroy and Achill. Co.Mayo. Ireland.Circle of Mountains on leaving Soldeau. Andorra.Soldeau. Andorra. Nerja and Ronda. Andalucia. Spain. Mondragon's Palace, Ronda. Andalucia. Spain Aranjuez. Nr.Madrid. Spain. Donostia-San Sebastian. Spain Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Anglesey. North Wales. Monte Carlo. South of France. Looking to Monaco. South of France. Brig on the Simplon Pass. Switzerland. From Bike to Trike. Cirque du Gavarnie. Pyrenees. France. Gavarnie les Especieres on the French/Spanish Border. Pyrenees.

Author Biography:

Rosalie Marsh is an award-winning author and a native of Lancashire with Irish roots. Today she lives in North Wales where she settled with her husband and growing family. Rosalie has written many academic,vocational,technical and research materials in her long and varied career in banking,sales management,and further education. It was during this latter period that she gained a BA (Hons) Education Degree from the Manchester Metropolitan University. During their first Gold Wing experience, finding that the words flowed when recording their first profoundly emotional experiences in Ireland, Rosalie realised that there was the beginning of a story. As the years passed, they extended their horizons, travelling over 50,000 miles on their own. Rosalie wrote about their amazing experience as feature articles, eventually concluding that together they formed an inspiring story of adventure and realisation of dreams. Rosalie retired to concentrate on her writing. Her first book Just Us Two:Ned and Rosie's Gold Wing Discovery,Winner in the 2010 International Book Awards (Travel: Recreational category),was also a UK bestseller and finalist in the USA Book News 2009 Best Books Awards. Her Lifelong Learning: Personal Effectiveness Guides, build on her wide experience in the workplace along with adult and further education in the field of work-based learning. Rosalie embraces new technologies and digital solutions. Her books therefore are always available in print and e-book formats. Rosalie writes under a pen name Connect with Rosalie at: http://www.discover-rosalie.com http://www.discover-rosalie.blogspot.com
Release date NZ
April 16th, 2012
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Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Edition
2nd New edition
Imprint
Christal Publishing
Pages
190
Publisher
Christal Publishing
Dimensions
133x203x10
ISBN-13
9781908302120
Product ID
19727508

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