When Carla set off on her year-long cycling journey, she expected new discoveries about the world. But she hadn’t anticipated a shocking rediscovery of herself. Bicycle Odyssey, a travel memoir, follows Carla and Dermot as they embark on a challenging bicycling adventure that will not only test their survival skills, but ultimately their relationship. Armed with only a will to persevere, they face unexpected danger and a cultural learning curve that nearly costs one of their lives. In a time before modern conveniences, these two travelers off the beaten path lived disconnected from all communication. No cell phones to call home. No ATM for quick cash. No internet cafes to send a message. Relying solely on themselves, and a few helpful angels along the way, they experienced the lush beauty of Uganda, the welcoming people of Vietnam, the isolated mountains and hill tribes of Thailand, the terror of traffic in India, and the magic of Bali. Their journey did not end the moment they stepped foot at home. In fact, it continued on for almost three decades as the couple digested the trip and acted on the lessons they learned. By telling their story, they hope to inspire and give confidence to others in pursuing dreams. Told with a vivid observation about the world and the people in it, in Bicycle Odyssey you’ll embark on a rich and enlightening pilgrimage beyond your expectations.