Hey Pete, truly sorry to hear about the hard drive and theft – sounds like hell. Can't imagine losing all our photos from our trip… We were just listening to you on the Travelling Two's podcast as we cycled through Mongolia and wondering how you were getting on.
Chris and I have donated a few quid, hope it helps a little bit.
Hi, It was not a total loss. I did back up in west Africa last year and I have some low-res pictures on the Internet, but not everything of course. I still haven't totally given up hope, but can't keep thinking about it.
Hi Peter, I can imagine how you must have felt when the extent of the robbery sunk in – gut wrenching and so helpless. I have just got back on to your site after a break while relocating from that other dark place of yours,Dakar, to Geneva. As I wrote to you when you finally crossed the DRC and came back to civilisation – watch out! Nowadays the danger of the jungle in Africa has moved out of the jungle into the urban areas. And a lot more sinister. You may have lost an enoremous amount of data on the ex drive, but you are still alive with your bike and we have your blogs which in themselves are creating a fantastic record of your epic journey. Remember one thing always – Africa is so unpredictable and thus never take anything for granted no matter how trivial, especially in your situation. I will see if my PayPal account is still working and send you some material help. Hang in there Peter you have a great crowd out there rooting for you. Kwaheri!
Agree with you that the danger of the jungle is now mostly in the city rather than the bush. I feel a lot safer staying in small villages totally cut off from the modern World than big cities like Dakar and now Nairobi. Thanks for your continued reading and support.
I am very sorry for your. I have read your story and I think I know the Ken you are talking about… I am a Kenyan native and I understand the kenya's police frustration. But anyway, cheer up soon enough you will be back on track.
If you think you know the Ken I am talking about then I can only guess you are in Kapsabet? If so I will reiterate the importance of having that hard-drive returned to me. I am willing to pay 30,000KS for the hard-drive (functioning and not formatted) to be dropped off anonymously at the Mother of St Francisca mission – no questions asked. Otherwise I can be contacted by e-mail. I will remain in Kenya for several more weeks. In case you needed to know what it looks It may be contained in a case logic case like I give you my word that it is merely the hard-drive I want back. The photos and videos on there cannot be replaced. I will not be pursuing any further investigation for the recovery of the other stolen goods if the hard-drive re-surfaces.
Peter, I have been following you around the world since CGOAB days and recognize other posters on here I have also followed on that site. A donation is just a small thanks for inspiring my daydreams. I can't imagine how hard it is to get over this when you are alone. But you can see how many “virtual” friends you have supporting you. Good luck down the road. Carolyn
Your story makes me wonder about all the nights you've spent in your tent on this trip (and on your ride from Japan to England). How do you safeguard your valuables when you are camping in the wild or in a village? This seems like a big problem when you are cycling on your own. Or can you simply not leave your campsite each night once the tent is up? I wonder if a Pacsafe net as Rob suggested would be useful in those situations.
Any suggestions from other people? I'm curious how people traveling on their own manage security when sleeping in their tent.
To be honest I feel much safer camping 'truly' wild ( a long way from human habitation) or in a village than locking my Guest House door with valuables inside. As long as you have permission from a village elder/chief your security is pretty much guaranteed when camping in most African villages. I haven't camped wild in many months, but I would never leve my tent when doing so. Where would I go? The pacsafe is a good idea if you're in a place where you don't feel secure. This robbery happened when I was within metres of my locked door. I was only away for 30-40 minutes and even if I did have a pac-safe I would probably not have used it.
在brightside ......这可能是一个很好的机会升级,/ sidegrade /得到新的东西! While we've been on the road, Fuji have released the camera of the century, which I'd get myself if I needed a new camera. Its a revolution of the rangefinder, Fuji100 I think. Ken Rockwell has awesome reviews on it.
I was doing the SD card thing. I carried backups on some big micro sd cards that I kept hidden on my person, as well as a back up on ext HD and sending copies home every couple of months. But that doesn't help you now.
I have been following your journey throughout from your website and I must say this is just sad, I am so sorry but things like this are so common in Kenya. Police are actually the worst to deal with and might actually not help. Sorry it happened to you but my advise would try to forget it and move on, replace what you can, but try to stay positive… sorry again man
Hey Peter, I hope my small contribution helps out. You're an inspiration to me and a whole lot of folks. I hope your hard drive resurfaces soon. If not, I hope you raise the funds to resume your trip to South Africa. Safe travels.
Many thanks for that contribution. I too haven't lost all hope that the hard-drive won't re-surface, but I can't wait around here thinking about it all the time.
The juxtaposition of the theft of your items in the place where you were distributing nets immediately struck me as deeply ironic. Both events are a redistribution of wealth and fortune from the rich world to the poor. But one is hardly an approriate thanks for the other and for all the wonderful people and adventures of Africa, it is sad that the 2 thefts have seemed to be 2 of the main focal points of the trip. Then again, if your nets save but one life, even the loss of your photos would pale into insignificance by comparison so I am glad they got distributed.
When I travelled the world once for 9 months I used to go to an internet cafe every month or so and burn 2 CDs and post one home which is not a bad idea (maybe not literally with CDs, maybe nowadays a USB stick/dongle or whatever you call it or something else is a better idea). I also prefer to travel with only a £50 digital camera and only £200-£300 in total valuables as I feel more liberated in doing so.
Sounds like your thief or thieves will be able to make maybe ~£1000 from what they took from you. And that is to them like £10,000 or £100,000 feels like to us, it is incredible riches, maybe a couple of years salary.
I do feel a lot of sympathy for you and wish you the best for the rest of your trip. One more thing, are you going to pass on the story of the Steve Nice Guest House elsewhere, eg by posting a warning on Lonely Planet Thorn Tree and other boards and mentioning it to people who contact you about travels in Kenya?
Hi, I could post something on the Lonely Planet TT and probably will do. I don't think that many foreigners stay in Kapsabet. The surrounding countryside is very scenic, but the town is unremarkable and wouldn't feature in any guidebook. You are right that the two thefts of this trip have somehow been the focal points, at least if I measure it by the hits and comments on the website. Both were big events – not like a mobile phone disappearing from a table or something. Bad news always seems to get peoples' attention more than good news. Hoping I have a clear(ish) run from here on to South Africa.
I have been following your site for a few weeks now and and feel for you! I got robbed in Mexico this past winter and it was the memory card I was mad about, and my shoulder was injured to. Everyone told me I was lucky to be alive, and I agree. Hang in there! I am sending you a bit to help out and hope the rest of your travels will be filled with happiness.
Dear Peter, oh yes, I am very sorry for that big lost! I understand you very well, because of a theft in Pinang/MY last year, when I was chatting with German base of our NGO, the thief came from behind and stole my laptop from the fingers. For 1 months I had not backed up my docus. Now I am just searching a cheap flight back to Malawi, but prices have been rised so much. What I can do for you: Asking other friends of me to support you. But your trip will remain in your head! Your story will be forwarded into a very interesting book! When you come to Nairobi, please, take big care! It is one of the most dangerous places in Kenya. Go into the Embassador. Other establishments you can forget, they are working somhow like the STEVE Nice. Big hug and despite of that, a nice further journey! Birgiene!
@Birgiene, i wouldnt entirely say that in nairobi its the most dangerous place in kenya. all one needs to do is to be careful, just like in other cities, a tourist will always get more attention than they need whether positive or negative. there are very many safe places in nairobi,all you need is be a bit more careful than the natives.
Thanks for that link. I will be installing it when I replace my laptop. As you mention, software like that is only effective if people know how to track it. Here in Africa…..?
Hi Pete, I've been following your journey on and off for a while now and I was so sorry to hear what happened to your pictures and valuables. I'm just about to head out on a Europe tour and don't have a lot of spare cash, but I donated a tiny £10. Hopefully you'll have plenty more contributions that will take you all the way to your finish line. All the best of luck!
Can I suggest you do 2 things while you've still got a place to stay and internet. Post a 'wish list' of stuff, and identify a Post Restante address (maybe in Nairobi) that folk can send you things. Maybe the convent has a NGO / other convent in Nairobi that could help. I would be glad to act as a collection point in UK (Huntingdon) and send you stuff. PM me and I can give you more details; I might be able to help with freight, but I can't publish details here.
Fortunately I know someone flying out to Nairobi at the beginning of August so I'm coordinating replacement stuff through them. Many thanks for the offer though.
I really sympathise Peter. I had my Roberts Roughstuff stolen in Bulgaria. The police did nothing, but at least it was just the bike – it would have been ten times worse if they'd taken my stuff. Not sure how reliable the postal system is in Africa but I copy my photos onto my netbook and post full SD cards home, along with filled diaries.
I'm sure you will recover in spirit even if not in your possessions.
I'd also be devasted if the bike was stolen. A Roberts Roughstuff?! Were you not very attached to it? I do sporadically send stuff home, but having come through countries like CAR and DRC this year it has not been easy. Fortunately I upload low-res pics onto the Internet – not a total loss.
I bought it especially to bike round the world and had only done 2000 miles by the time I reached Bulgaria, so it wasn't exactly an old friend. It was a lovely bike but aside from the whole shock and inconvenience, the theft was more a pain in the pocket. I bought the best replacement available in Sofia – a new mountain bike (Sofi) which cost a fraction of the price and has done a further 10000 miles since. I have to admit I am very fond of this one.
I half agree with you, but I'm here alone so it's me against them. I have to cycle past the Guest House on the way out of town. I dreamed last last of throwing a bomb over the fence when no-one was there.
@Peter, How about the reward for the hard drive? it's weird it didn't work since the thief couldn't even get half the price you would probably pay to get it back. Have you used posters to advertise the reward for the hard drive?
Hi Pete, I read the post with a gut wrenching feeling of frustration incredulity and sadness, the only thing I know to do is pray ( so I will, I think the nun was right). I will send you a donation on payday (this week). Stay brave and strong mate- Ian PS I once “lost” a bag in Harare airport and was told I would never see it again. I prayed that it would returned and a week later got a call that it had “turned up” minus camera but everything else was still in tact. Gonna pray that you get that hard drive back!
Thanks Ian. Can't rule out something turning up, but I half-imagine those things to have disappeared far from here, which is what I plan to do soon. Many thanks for your offer to contribute.
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Richard Trillo 16 July 2011 at 21:19
What a complete nightmare, I'm so sorry. Like you, I'd be exploring every possible option, including all the traditional ones. Don't give up – it's out there somewhere.
That really sucks. We are very sorry for you. As a photographer and cyclist I recognize the feeling, if only from the fear it would happen. I feel angry and disappointed just reading this from Patagonia, so I can slightly imagine how you feel. It will need some more time before you will feel trust again.
From the whodunit above I would say to get some local muscle and have them get the truth out of the owner's son, but of course you only wrote what you know, so my guess might be off. Will tweet your request for donations now. Cheers, Harry & Ivana
@Harry & Ivana, WorldOnaBike, Thanks for re-tweeting. Local muscle might work, but nothing happens quickly in Kenya. So deeply frustrating. I can't stay in this small town forever, particularly in a convent, where I've been for the last 12 nights!
彼得, I'm sitting in a cafe in Canada, five weeks into my own lengthy tour through the Americas, reading this post. Typed words can't express my sympathy for your situation. Nurture that glimmer of philosophical perspective and remain positive. My thoughts are with you. 格雷格
@Greg Mu, I hope my post is a reminder to you to back-up those 5 weeks of photos and send them somewhere securely?! Thanks for your contribution to the stolen goods.
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彼得,
阅读此我非常抱歉。 我知道你的感觉,至少在一定程度上,因为就在一周前,我被抢劫在乌克兰,只是我Nordkapp南非旅程的1/5。
损失是一个摄像头,两个镜头,记忆卡,GPS和一些钱。 幸运的是,我的笔记本电脑照片备份是完整的,从过去的3天的图像除外。 我失去了太多的日记,但它是没有多少实际价值。
我刚才替换的设备,花费所有的预算储备。 有没有这样的意外空间。 学习你的经验,这和其他在塞内加尔,我意识到这将是很难成功地完成我的路线。
无论如何,我希望你一切顺利。 不管你的决定,你做了一个伟大的旅程。 我坚信,这将有可能为你继续,我要贡献。 即使没有照片,你的博客将依然很大。 您的冒险已经我去Nordkapp和南美最大的启示之一。 永不放弃!
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彼得回复:
2011年8月14日上午11:28
米哈尔,很抱歉听到你的损失。 它发生在我们所有在某个阶段的时候,通常我们至少期望它。 有些人去多年没有损失。 我有没有这种规模的问题,人们会更危险的国家 - 中非共和国,刚果(金),尼日利亚......我总觉得远在偏僻的地方,更安全,比我在做地方丰富的toursts与贫困的当地人打成一片 - 即肯尼亚。 这是一个有点一概而论,但我觉得你得到的图片。 您的旅途上最好的运气。 希望看到你的道路上。
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彼得,你好吗? 希望你排序的最必要的东西,都能够继续参观!
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我只能想象,感觉如何失去宝贵的一部分,您的旅行。 ,但我为你想象的经验都在你的头脑字样,即使你可能已经失去了大量的回忆,你仍然有很长的路去,多学习,更多的经验。
我感觉不好,这一切都发生在我国,但都是一样的,祝你一切为您的崇高事业,其后休息最好。
现在正在等待下一篇文章:)
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Hey Pete, truly sorry to hear about the hard drive and theft – sounds like hell. Can't imagine losing all our photos from our trip… We were just listening to you on the Travelling Two's podcast as we cycled through Mongolia and wondering how you were getting on.
Chris and I have donated a few quid, hope it helps a little bit.
Take care and enjoy the cycling!
Liz & Chris
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Peter Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Hi, It was not a total loss. I did back up in west Africa last year and I have some low-res pictures on the Internet, but not everything of course. I still haven't totally given up hope, but can't keep thinking about it.
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Peter,
any idea when you will continue? Pictures are great – but memories are priceless!
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Hi Peter,
I can imagine how you must have felt when the extent of the robbery sunk in – gut wrenching and so helpless. I have just got back on to your site after a break while relocating from that other dark place of yours,Dakar, to Geneva. As I wrote to you when you finally crossed the DRC and came back to civilisation – watch out! Nowadays the danger of the jungle in Africa has moved out of the jungle into the urban areas. And a lot more sinister. You may have lost an enoremous amount of data on the ex drive, but you are still alive with your bike and we have your blogs which in themselves are creating a fantastic record of your epic journey. Remember one thing always – Africa is so unpredictable and thus never take anything for granted no matter how trivial, especially in your situation. I will see if my PayPal account is still working and send you some material help. Hang in there Peter you have a great crowd out there rooting for you. Kwaheri!
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Peter Reply:
August 2nd, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Agree with you that the danger of the jungle is now mostly in the city rather than the bush. I feel a lot safer staying in small villages totally cut off from the modern World than big cities like Dakar and now Nairobi. Thanks for your continued reading and support.
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I am very sorry for your. I have read your story and I think I know the Ken you are talking about…
I am a Kenyan native and I understand the kenya's police frustration. But anyway, cheer up soon enough you will be back on track.
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Peter Reply:
July 26th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
If you think you know the Ken I am talking about then I can only guess you are in Kapsabet? If so I will reiterate the importance of having that hard-drive returned to me. I am willing to pay 30,000KS for the hard-drive (functioning and not formatted) to be dropped off anonymously at the Mother of St Francisca mission – no questions asked. Otherwise I can be contacted by e-mail. I will remain in Kenya for several more weeks. In case you needed to know what it looks It may be contained in a case logic case like
I give you my word that it is merely the hard-drive I want back. The photos and videos on there cannot be replaced. I will not be pursuing any further investigation for the recovery of the other stolen goods if the hard-drive re-surfaces.
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Barstards.
Keep your chin up!
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Peter,
I have been following you around the world since CGOAB days and recognize other posters on here I have also followed on that site. A donation is just a small thanks for inspiring my daydreams. I can't imagine how hard it is to get over this when you are alone. But you can see how many “virtual” friends you have supporting you. Good luck down the road.
Carolyn
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Peter Reply:
July 24th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
@Carolyn Dickenson, Many thanks for this. Glad you have been reading all these years.
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Your story makes me wonder about all the nights you've spent in your tent on this trip (and on your ride from Japan to England). How do you safeguard your valuables when you are camping in the wild or in a village? This seems like a big problem when you are cycling on your own. Or can you simply not leave your campsite each night once the tent is up? I wonder if a Pacsafe net as Rob suggested would be useful in those situations.
Any suggestions from other people? I'm curious how people traveling on their own manage security when sleeping in their tent.
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Peter Reply:
July 21st, 2011 at 7:02 am
To be honest I feel much safer camping 'truly' wild ( a long way from human habitation) or in a village than locking my Guest House door with valuables inside. As long as you have permission from a village elder/chief your security is pretty much guaranteed when camping in most African villages. I haven't camped wild in many months, but I would never leve my tent when doing so. Where would I go? The pacsafe is a good idea if you're in a place where you don't feel secure. This robbery happened when I was within metres of my locked door. I was only away for 30-40 minutes and even if I did have a pac-safe I would probably not have used it.
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Doug Nienhuis Reply:
July 21st, 2011 at 7:45 am
彼得,感谢您的答复。 我可以看到你在谈论什么。 我想,我的问题是,在过去,我一直都结束了露营的地方在野生和权限。 我把我的帐篷在丛林中,但附近的人民和村庄。 (不会有其他的可能性。)然后,我被卡住。 我不能去各地探索区域走,因为我的帐篷和自行车和齿轮只想坐在那里不受保护。 我什至不能作出快速进入布什的浴室之旅,因为我有一个数十人我的帐篷周围的观众。 露营一个艰难的命题。 你做了什么 - 在每个村获得许可 - 将是理想的。 它可能很累,因为作为嘉宾,你不会得到太多的隐私或下降时间,但你就可以离开你的帐篷,并没有太多担心盗窃的探索。
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2011年7月21日上午在8:03
@彼得,只是跟进或老村长的权限从您的评论:我很感兴趣地听到你如何去获得这个权限。 这是结束了一天的单车,你已经来到了一个有趣的地方。 你是谁首先谈谈? 你如何去获得这个权限吗? 有什么可以给回村当你离开的第二天? 一些谢意? 我想知道,如果有人准备通过非洲西部的部分地区循环可能带来与他们个人的事情(和便携式)离开作为感谢你在这些情况下的姿态。 或者这是不是一个好主意? 最好仅仅是友好和礼貌的说谢谢你,换句话说,仅仅是一个很好的客人?
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彼得回复:
2011年7月23日上午在10点57分
好问题。 我总是发现,较小的和较偏远的村庄就越容易申请到营。 它可以被恐吓在这个意义上,你会晚上为中心的注意,这并不总是辛苦了一天后的道路上,你想要什么。 寻找一位长老/首席从来都不是非常困难的。 我只是要求他们通常会先找到你的孩子之一。 当首席,我解释简单来说,我是谁/我等,我在寻找一个安全的地方,晚上睡觉。 也有极少数的情况下,这是有史以来问题,很多时候,人们不希望你在你的帐篷里睡觉,因为他们宁愿为你提供一个房间。 送礼/金钱从来都不是一件容易的呼叫。 有时候,我这样做,有时我不,我总是喜欢某种形式的礼物比实际货币。 露营在非洲,当你亲近的人,并没有他们打招呼,也没有寻求许可并非明智之举。 自行车独睡上一个孤独的白人会产生怀疑。 我还没有安营扎寨事实上,自刚果的一个村庄。 寻找便宜的住宿,在乌干达和肯尼亚并不难,它避免了所有的好奇心。
您好皮特:
最初听说你从WSL主机弗朗切斯科在那不勒斯。 在我20年在各大洲巡回,我有我盗窃的公平份额。 很快,这将是埋在众多精彩的记忆。 我建议的是得到一个Packsafe(不锈钢网,可以附上背篓和锁定到固定的物体上。我知道它救了我的齿轮多次使用它,每当我离开我的齿轮无人值守,无论是在营地,在客房内或在公共,运输。
干杯
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彼得回复:
2011年7月20日上午10:11
留下很好的意见,我的房间,但这次锁定为30-40分钟,我是在处所。 已经把所有这些钢拘捕packsafes之一,将有严重的偏执狂/安全,但也许是必要的。
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我真的很抱歉听到这种可怕的消息。 它必须是已使附近的心脏,心碎,然后面对这样的警察腐败和共谋。
类似的东西发生在我身上,在印度Rishikesh的,之后,我花了一个星期拍摄哈里瓦Kumbh MELA。 我住在印度的年数,以为我知道的绳索。
我的相机被偷走,一些镜头,40GB的照片,护照,信用卡,返回的火车票和700美元。 幸运的是,我仍然有我另一张信用卡和大量现金。
一些非常坚定和持久的谈判后与警方的一些东西是神秘的“发现”附近的一些“童子军”。 我的护照,信用卡和300美元 - 一种'救援'套件,还给我,警察显然认为把我关起来,让我走。 这不,我告诉他们,作为一个摄影师,我的照片比什么都更有价值我,我需要他们和我的相机回来。
瞧,卡持有人,我几乎所有的前一个月的照片,是'发现'约半小时后在同一个地方,他们“发现”其他的事情 - 遛狗的人! (即使我已经刚才的地方,并把每一块石头超过)。 现在仍然失踪的唯一照片,是我所采取的前一天,一个几乎完整的8GB卡在相机上,Sadhus集合。
不幸的是,我不得不离开Rishikesh的那天晚上,回到哈里瓦赶上6我连接我的航班从德里,孟买和国际航班的火车。 我仍然有更换的火车票,那天晚上,在哈里瓦组织,这样的事情是很紧。 所以,我从来没有得到我的相机或镜头或休息我返现金。 如果我没有,所以我干脆住在派出所,继续使他们不舒服的事情时强调。
我不建议你做同样的事情 - 在肯尼亚,我不知道的地方,或像有什么警察。 印度警方可以很腐败,但他们通常也想请外国人以及连接并没有把他们太多。
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我很抱歉听到这个可怕的事件。 我不知道我会怎样处理它,如果它发生在我身上。
备份您的照片的主题,我已经把有关陆路旅客的安全,其中包括数据备份,以及注意事项的介绍。 希望您和您的读者发现它有用: http://apapadop.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/110625-infosec-on-the-road.pdf
它的照片的要点是:
1。 买一个Flickr Pro帐户(25/year美元),并上传您的照片。
2。 继续多便宜/小/耐用媒体(如您的数据的副本https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Secure_Digital#的microSD ) -约。 $ 1/GB。
3。 有一个远程备份(crashplan / Mozy的/保管箱,什么都行)
账面好运!
亚历克斯
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您好彼得
抱歉听到这个队友。 我认为斯蒂芬和我勉强避免了几个亲密的呼吁在非洲几次,但幸运的是没有任何被盗(有人偷了手套一次在埃塞俄比亚的一个村庄......我回去时,我意识到愤怒,一名男子帮助发言的英语,但无法找到它。大约一个小时后,一辆摩托车上的人在我的腿上下降,因为他骑过去......好人跟踪和支付它带给我的家伙)。 它可能帮助我们扎营的大部分时间或停留与童子军。 我们使用的一些宾馆只有一晚。
我们几乎完成了我们的跋涉,来到瑞典。 我有点资金低,但一旦我的行程是超过我会回来到您的PayPal按钮,看看我能做些什么。
在brightside ......这可能是一个很好的机会升级,/ sidegrade /得到新的东西! While we've been on the road, Fuji have released the camera of the century, which I'd get myself if I needed a new camera. Its a revolution of the rangefinder, Fuji100 I think. Ken Rockwell has awesome reviews on it.
I was doing the SD card thing. I carried backups on some big micro sd cards that I kept hidden on my person, as well as a back up on ext HD and sending copies home every couple of months. But that doesn't help you now.
Best of luck mate, YOU inspire US!
Adam (and Stephen)
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I have been following your journey throughout from your website and I must say this is just sad, I am so sorry but things like this are so common in Kenya. Police are actually the worst to deal with and might actually not help. Sorry it happened to you but my advise would try to forget it and move on, replace what you can, but try to stay positive… sorry again man
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Hey Peter, I hope my small contribution helps out. You're an inspiration to me and a whole lot of folks. I hope your hard drive resurfaces soon. If not, I hope you raise the funds to resume your trip to South Africa. Safe travels.
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Peter Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 7:27 am
Many thanks for that contribution. I too haven't lost all hope that the hard-drive won't re-surface, but I can't wait around here thinking about it all the time.
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The juxtaposition of the theft of your items in the place where you were distributing nets immediately struck me as deeply ironic. Both events are a redistribution of wealth and fortune from the rich world to the poor. But one is hardly an approriate thanks for the other and for all the wonderful people and adventures of Africa, it is sad that the 2 thefts have seemed to be 2 of the main focal points of the trip. Then again, if your nets save but one life, even the loss of your photos would pale into insignificance by comparison so I am glad they got distributed.
When I travelled the world once for 9 months I used to go to an internet cafe every month or so and burn 2 CDs and post one home which is not a bad idea (maybe not literally with CDs, maybe nowadays a USB stick/dongle or whatever you call it or something else is a better idea). I also prefer to travel with only a £50 digital camera and only £200-£300 in total valuables as I feel more liberated in doing so.
Sounds like your thief or thieves will be able to make maybe ~£1000 from what they took from you. And that is to them like £10,000 or £100,000 feels like to us, it is incredible riches, maybe a couple of years salary.
I do feel a lot of sympathy for you and wish you the best for the rest of your trip. One more thing, are you going to pass on the story of the Steve Nice Guest House elsewhere, eg by posting a warning on Lonely Planet Thorn Tree and other boards and mentioning it to people who contact you about travels in Kenya?
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Peter Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 6:52 am
Hi, I could post something on the Lonely Planet TT and probably will do. I don't think that many foreigners stay in Kapsabet. The surrounding countryside is very scenic, but the town is unremarkable and wouldn't feature in any guidebook.
You are right that the two thefts of this trip have somehow been the focal points, at least if I measure it by the hits and comments on the website. Both were big events – not like a mobile phone disappearing from a table or something. Bad news always seems to get peoples' attention more than good news. Hoping I have a clear(ish) run from here on to South Africa.
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Hi Peter,
I have been following your site for a few weeks now and and feel for you! I got robbed in Mexico this past winter and it was the memory card I was mad about, and my shoulder was injured to. Everyone told me I was lucky to be alive, and I agree. Hang in there! I am sending you a bit to help out and hope the rest of your travels will be filled with happiness.
Cheers,
Sharon
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Dear Peter,
oh yes, I am very sorry for that big lost! I understand you very well, because of a theft in Pinang/MY last year, when I was chatting with German base of our NGO, the thief came from behind and stole my laptop from the fingers. For 1 months I had not backed up my docus. Now I am just searching a cheap flight back to Malawi, but prices have been rised so much. What I can do for you: Asking other friends of me to support you.
But your trip will remain in your head! Your story will be forwarded into a very interesting book!
When you come to Nairobi, please, take big care! It is one of the most dangerous places in Kenya. Go into the Embassador. Other establishments you can forget, they are working somhow like the STEVE Nice.
Big hug and despite of that, a nice further journey!
Birgiene!
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shiru stanley Reply:
August 4th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
@Birgiene,
i wouldnt entirely say that in nairobi its the most dangerous place in kenya. all one needs to do is to be careful, just like in other cities, a tourist will always get more attention than they need whether positive or negative. there are very many safe places in nairobi,all you need is be a bit more careful than the natives.
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彼得,
我很抱歉。 我觉得你和我送你阳性vibes.I只需捐出少量
好运气和安全的旅程!
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想着你,伙计。
当缺口在吉尔吉斯斯坦边境的伊尔克什坦穿越到中国后,我的相机卡的损失,也伤害了最。 我正在乱转提供卡200元(其中很多是我的废话照片!),但从来没有得到它。 肯顿(澳大利亚)后来告诉我,他住在该边境哨所和工作人员发现他收集他们偷了相机和小玩意。 他们甚至没有费心向他们出售。 我希望你早日康复,
史蒂夫。
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彼得回复:
2011年7月18日下午07:18
我记得你告诉我。 我也声援表示,硬盘驱动器,我付出了很多,但在这些社区的人保持安静。 它可能在某些时候重新表面,但我已经花了近两个星期,在修道院生活在肯尼亚西部的小城镇。 时间上路。 感谢您的支持。
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奥利维尔回复:
7月19日,2011 5:21 PM
@彼得,
我觉得如果你留下大量的海报广告的奖励(小商店,在市场上,周围的招待所),并留下您的联系与尼姑,它可能会变成你的身后,因为小偷会觉得惭愧,可以认为是风险较低的转硬盘驱动器作为一个中介,而不是直接到你手中的修女。
我真的很希望这是一个可能的情况。
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彼得回复:
7月19日,2011在8:49下午
奥利维尔,嗨,思想已发生我。 我可能会得到与记者联系,并安排以熄灭之前,我把头伸出奖励字。
他们会砍burgler的手,如果他们找出是谁? 我希望如此。 这是这样一个残酷的事情发生,毕竟你已经通过你。 你会学到很多的经验,是一个坚强的人,所以要尽量想这种积极的思想。 经验将慢慢褪色。 要坚强。 纪念
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挂在那里交配!!
希望尽快和你谈谈,我们已经有了大量的故事来交换......
发送你的能量的负载,
斯特凡
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彼得回复:
2011年7月18日13时40分
斯特凡kieser,谢谢。 想到你前几天,我正在读一本关于巴基斯坦的书,被称为“三杯茶”。 你看过吗? 让我想念山和国家。 让Skype的到来。
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彼得,没有言语可以形容的惊心动魄的情绪,你已经经历了过去2周,我希望你找到马的勇气和支持! 下面是我写的,它拉着我通过我的灰暗的日子里,希望自己的信http://shanecycles.com/about/me/dear-shane~~V~~aux也许有帮助的东西。
好运
谢恩
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彼得回复:
2011年7月18日,1:46下午
@谢恩,爱信 - 生活的东西。 在这里几天 - 必须着眼于现在前进的道路。
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您好彼得。 因为你打破了关于抢劫,我一直希望能取得积极成果的消息。 可怕的情景,并明确你的痛苦和挫折是高的。 我很高兴你允许读者有助于重新装备你的博客已经值得辉煌和个人的捐赠,以及蚊帐的成本。 最好工作的失望和良好的精神状态继续你的旅程。 欢呼声尼尔
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无常。
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嘿,我的名字是艾琳,我骑自行车THW世界各地,目前在土耳其从美国虽然,我看了你的故事,想哭泣的人,我对你的感觉,我很抱歉,发生了人,我真的希望为“最好的财政为你,你需要在后面,比拍拍。
请大家谁读这捐赠给彼得请
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彼得回复:
2011年7月18日下午1:48
@艾琳,哇 - 参观19的世界! 我从来没有在这个年龄的胆量。 从土耳其你要到哪里去? 感谢您的积极共鸣
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完全打破我的心读你的情况。 我知道这种感觉,去年我游览阿姆斯特丹自行车被偷。 我觉得我就想呕吐,简直不敢相信有人会如此吝啬...... 哈!
我备份和正在制定的道路上,而我是明年的一个备份计划,现在你心的教训。
这是转折点,是相当史诗。 最好的运气与恢复。
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您好彼得,
我们很遗憾听到发生了什么事。 希望事情变成很好,不知何故,你得到您的硬盘驱动器。
桑德拉和吉姆
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彼得,我一直跟着你从日本回到英国,并于最近开始阅读这个博客。 你写得好您的旅行帐户已经一个灵感,我和成千上万的人,和你的慈善工作是令人钦佩的。 我很抱歉您目前的困境,但我知道你会继续前进,这上面来。 我给你一个小的贡献,来帮助你。 为感谢伟大的故事至今!
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心碎的阅读。
我不知道在非洲以及它如何工作,但我在我的笔记本电脑中安装有http://preyproject.com/ 。 如果被盗,那么我希望能够帮助我跟踪它记下来。
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彼得回复:
2011年7月17日下午05:16
Thanks for that link. I will be installing it when I replace my laptop. As you mention, software like that is only effective if people know how to track it. Here in Africa…..?
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Hi Pete, I've been following your journey on and off for a while now and I was so sorry to hear what happened to your pictures and valuables. I'm just about to head out on a Europe tour and don't have a lot of spare cash, but I donated a tiny £10. Hopefully you'll have plenty more contributions that will take you all the way to your finish line. All the best of luck!
安娜
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Peter Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Gratefully received – every bit helps. Enjoy the cycling in Europe.
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Peter,
Can I suggest you do 2 things while you've still got a place to stay and internet. Post a 'wish list' of stuff, and identify a Post Restante address (maybe in Nairobi) that folk can send you things. Maybe the convent has a NGO / other convent in Nairobi that could help. I would be glad to act as a collection point in UK (Huntingdon) and send you stuff. PM me and I can give you more details; I might be able to help with freight, but I can't publish details here.
Rgds – Jason E
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Peter Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Fortunately I know someone flying out to Nairobi at the beginning of August so I'm coordinating replacement stuff through them. Many thanks for the offer though.
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I really sympathise Peter. I had my Roberts Roughstuff stolen in Bulgaria. The police did nothing, but at least it was just the bike – it would have been ten times worse if they'd taken my stuff. Not sure how reliable the postal system is in Africa but I copy my photos onto my netbook and post full SD cards home, along with filled diaries.
I'm sure you will recover in spirit even if not in your possessions.
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Peter Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
I'd also be devasted if the bike was stolen. A Roberts Roughstuff?! Were you not very attached to it? I do sporadically send stuff home, but having come through countries like CAR and DRC this year it has not been easy. Fortunately I upload low-res pics onto the Internet – not a total loss.
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Ann Wilson Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
I bought it especially to bike round the world and had only done 2000 miles by the time I reached Bulgaria, so it wasn't exactly an old friend. It was a lovely bike but aside from the whole shock and inconvenience, the theft was more a pain in the pocket. I bought the best replacement available in Sofia – a new mountain bike (Sofi) which cost a fraction of the price and has done a further 10000 miles since. I have to admit I am very fond of this one.
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I think you need to get physical with the guardian to get information out of him. Thieves usually only understand brute force.
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Peter Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
I half agree with you, but I'm here alone so it's me against them. I have to cycle past the Guest House on the way out of town. I dreamed last last of throwing a bomb over the fence when no-one was there.
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Olivier Reply:
July 19th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
@Peter,
How about the reward for the hard drive? it's weird it didn't work since the thief couldn't even get half the price you would probably pay to get it back. Have you used posters to advertise the reward for the hard drive?
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Hi Pete, I read the post with a gut wrenching feeling of frustration incredulity and sadness, the only thing I know to do is pray ( so I will, I think the nun was right). I will send you a donation on payday (this week). Stay brave and strong mate- Ian PS I once “lost” a bag in Harare airport and was told I would never see it again. I prayed that it would returned and a week later got a call that it had “turned up” minus camera but everything else was still in tact. Gonna pray that you get that hard drive back!
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Peter Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Thanks Ian. Can't rule out something turning up, but I half-imagine those things to have disappeared far from here, which is what I plan to do soon. Many thanks for your offer to contribute.
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[...] bike tourist Peter Gostelow was recently robbed of almost all his possessions, while cycling through [...]
What a complete nightmare, I'm so sorry. Like you, I'd be exploring every possible option, including all the traditional ones. Don't give up – it's out there somewhere.
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That really sucks. We are very sorry for you. As a photographer and cyclist I recognize the feeling, if only from the fear it would happen. I feel angry and disappointed just reading this from Patagonia, so I can slightly imagine how you feel.
It will need some more time before you will feel trust again.
From the whodunit above I would say to get some local muscle and have them get the truth out of the owner's son, but of course you only wrote what you know, so my guess might be off.
Will tweet your request for donations now. Cheers, Harry & Ivana
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Peter Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 7:33 am
@Harry & Ivana, WorldOnaBike, Thanks for re-tweeting. Local muscle might work, but nothing happens quickly in Kenya. So deeply frustrating. I can't stay in this small town forever, particularly in a convent, where I've been for the last 12 nights!
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Peter,
I'm so sorry. I feel for you and will send positive thoughts that the hard-drive re-surfaces. Hugs to you.
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彼得,
I'm sitting in a cafe in Canada, five weeks into my own lengthy tour through the Americas, reading this post. Typed words can't express my sympathy for your situation.
Nurture that glimmer of philosophical perspective and remain positive. My thoughts are with you.
格雷格
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Peter Reply:
July 17th, 2011 at 7:36 am
@Greg Mu, I hope my post is a reminder to you to back-up those 5 weeks of photos and send them somewhere securely?! Thanks for your contribution to the stolen goods.
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