No, we haven't gone completely barmy and sold up the trusty BMW for a clapped out VW van, but Georgie has gone slighty loopy and has just bought a new Enfield 500cc Bullet in Kathmandu!!!A few months ago I had a stupid idea that I might like to have the experience of riding my own bike home to England.

Should I go for something easy to ride and maintain

After many discussions with Simon and negotiations with the local importer, this dream is now blossoming and last week I proudly took delivery of La Negrita (The Little Black One). Apparently it's untrendy to name your bike, but who cares? The Enfield is built in India based on the original British design of the 1950s/60s, so it's a "classic" already.

No, I guess I'll go for something classy

I've survived the first 500km unscathed (except for a bee attack in the mountains - you'll hear more about that in the newsletter) and now "look forward" to driving around India! I am sure that there will be tales to tell about that little adventure.

The big happy family