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Dervla Murphy: Tibetan Foothold (Paperback, 2011, Eland Publishing Ltd) 4 stars

Dervla Murphy's first epic journey from Ireland to India by bicycle, "Full Tilt", is a …

Sadly still relevant today

4 stars

Picking up where Full Tilt left off, I was initially unsure about how much enjoyment I'd get from this book, as there was less cycling and more refugees. Having been aware of the whole Free Tibet thing while growing up in the eighties, and having a father who ran a medical missionary charity later in his life, I found lot in Murphy's account that is sadly still relevant today. While the recounting of the trails and tribulation of life in the camp which make up most of the book, are enjoyable and enlightening, I preferred the bits where Murphy was off exploring; either on her bike or on foot. Well written and engaging, you can't help but think and evening in the pub with her would've been highly entertaining.