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It also was perfect for camping and, in order to save on expenses, I free-camped wherever
I could.
ThecountrysideslowlyunfoldedasIcoveredalmost2000miles(3,200kilometres)
and visited over 200 NAAFI outlets on Air Force, Army and Naval bases. On June 28,
1992, I arrived at my final destination, Buckingham Palace, on schedule. I entered the
palace to get my last official stamp from NAAFI. As I stood inside the gate looking out
toward the throngs of people, I was overjoyed. I realized that I just successfully completed
Part1:ThePromotionalTouroftheUKandIreland. Thetourendedasitbegan-nofanfare
and no press coverage. I received a simple “Well done” from the guards at the gate. I sent
my book of NAAFI outlet stamps to headquarters with a final letter and a big thank-you to
the company for their support.
I had the opportunity to meet a few of London's politicians and royal family;
however,theywantedaconfirmationthreeweekspriortomyLondonarrival.Ineverheard
about it from my 12-year-old press secretary, Paul. It was really my fault because I never
explained the responsibilities to him… nor was he paid. In truth, I simply needed a name
as a press secretary for my press kits and he was the one who volunteered to do it for free.
Thanks Paul!
TheUK-IrelandTourwasoverandIwasphysicallymuchstronger.Myspiritswere
really high for this tour was a great confidence booster. The bike was 'broken in' and ex-
perienced no mechanical problems (including flat tires). I had two free days toward my
final preparations for the African leg of the tour.
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