Through his inspirational words, the audience learned of an epic cycle journey, through eight different countries, and across 5000 miles, and then to the summit of Everest, to complete the longest climb possible on Earth.  Graphic pictures and fascinating video clips, which, when coupled with Dom Faulkner’s descriptions of his personal experiences and emotions, proved very thought-provoking.

 

As someone currently considering a gap year, it should prove helpful in deciding where I would like to travel, as will his advice.  Even through the pictures, the warm welcomes were obvious and he dealt with issues that only someone who has travelled widely could explain.  Some of his experiences act as a warning: for example, when the cycling team were detained for riding too close to a nuclear facility!  The talk was very interesting and motivating.  It proved, I think, to be a great success, just like the actual journey itself and should provide inspiration for students and parents alike.

 

Alistair White