Special Edition is way better.

bart-308

Watch the SE not the original 6 episodes of Long Way Down. The Special Edition contains 10 episodes with some great footage previously cut.

Ewan, Charley and Claudio are reunited for another adventure, this time from the top of Scotland to the bottom of Africa. Ewan's wife Eve also makes an appearance for part of the trip (closer to the end) riding her own bike with the guys.

Instead of just riding footage, this Special Edition has some fantastic and much needed visiting time at various villages, towns and wild animal reserves. Ewan and Charley get to meet some interesting people from all walks of life, from farmers to Presidents. And what African documentary would be complete without some wildlife? You get a bit of that here too sprinkled throughout the series. Ultimately this makes it a much more enjoyable documentary to watch (compared to the original release) as you get to experience Africa with Ewan and Charley a bit more 'properly'.

As a motorcyclist and a fan of travel in general I hope that Ewan and Charley will take more trips. It's a pleasure to watch such well shot documentaries and good friendships grow stronger.

Ewan and Charley, if you're reading this, please take me with you on your next trip!! :-)

score 10/10

bart-308 7 September 2010

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