https://goingeastwards.com/2016/10/12/netherlands-india-17-086km-compilation-teaser/2016-10-12T11:29:47+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/12/07/a-himalayan-adventure-14-385km/2016-01-20T17:45:54+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/11/07/struggling-in-the-himalayas-14-521-km/2015-12-02T19:18:57+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/10/21/greetings-from-pakistan/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-43-40-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.43.40 PMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-42-06-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.42.06 PMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-41-31-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.41.31 PMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-40-30-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.40.30 PMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-38-38-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.38.38 PMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-35-16-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.35.16 PMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-34-37-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.34.37 PMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-33-43-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.33.43 PMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-21-at-5-33-06-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-21 at 5.33.06 PM2015-10-21T18:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/10/11/riding-through-iran-9549km/2015-12-02T19:17:40+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/09/29/cappadocia-and-east-turkey-7357km/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-28-at-8-29-56-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-28 at 8.29.56 PMFacing a miniature sandstorm on the road. Better get used to it, there will be more of those along the way.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2441.jpgIMG_2441It was very cold in the mountains, accompanied by a strong wind from the water, it left me shivering all night. You have to suffer if you want to make blurry pictures of the Blood Moon. https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-28-at-11-30-26-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-28 at 11.30.26 PMFollowing the road towards Erzurum throw the vast mountains and badly maintained roads (Self graded; +1BE, which means still better than Belgium) having a yoghurt with muesli breakfast at 1pm. https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2376-copy.jpgIMG_2376 copyWatching the sun set in Cappadocia.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2333-copy.jpgIMG_2333 copyCreated by vulcanic activity millions of years ago, Cappadocia is a geological oddity of honeycombed hills and towering boulders of otherworldly beauty. https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2330-copy.jpgIMG_2330 copyThousands of years ago, when mankind started roaming these lands, they learned that the matter composition in these vulcanic towers is quite softer and brittle. They used this to there advantage by carving entire cities and settlements out of the rockformations. I can only imagen how it must have been when these settlements were buzzing with people. It's genius!https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_0208-copy.jpgIMG_0208 copySince I was sleeping under the stars I could have a great view of the 2015 Blood Moon on the night of 27/28 September. When the natural event was in full effect, almost all surrounding light was dimmed, making it possible to see vast numbers of stars and to me yet unkown formations. I tried to focus me 18-55 lens as best as I could and balanced my camera on the side of my boot. This is the result.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2411-copy.jpgIMG_2411 copyAlong the way I spotted an adventurous biker riding on the safetylane. I passed by with while giving a big thumbs up and felt that I needed to stop a bit further to have a chat. While taking of my helmet and gloves the guy came closer and (again upon seeing my licenseplate) said; 'Eindelijk weer eens Nederlands praten!' This hero is called David and decided to ride his bicycle from Belgium to Tehran. After a great chat we promised each upon finishing our trips to have a nice glass of La Chouffe when back in the flatlands.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2408-copy.jpgIMG_2408 copyAfter a good night sleep and a great breakfast with delicious DARK bread filled with seeds (thank you Sayra), nothing is more relaxing than playing guitar and singing Red Hot Chili Peppers and Johnny Cash. All thanks to my wonderful hosts Gürol and Sayra Çaydaş of Prana Cave Hotel in Cappadocia. It gave me the power to ride the upcoming hundreds of kilometers towards Erzincan.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2444-copy.jpgIMG_2444 copyThe evening fell, the air was getting very chilly and I was nowhere near Erzincan yet, but cruising through the mountains far away from a city or even a small town. When I spotted a lake on the other side of the highway I made a big U-turn and started looking for a little dirtroad off the highway that could take me towards the lake. When I realised there was none I used the alternative by making a sharp turn to the right, turning on the big light and taking Perry off the road and across the fields and towards the water the hard way. There I eventually found a nice piece of flat ground that, by looking at the firepits, has been used for camping in the past. Perfect! (this shot was actually made the next day in the morning)2015-09-30T18:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/09/26/pamukkale-5867-km/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2163-copy2.jpgIMG_2163 copy2This dog pissing directly in the water was for me the drop that overflowed the bucket. 2015-09-28T17:37:34+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/09/25/riding-the-coast-of-turkey-5795-km/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-23-at-8-18-18-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-23 at 8.18.18 PMSo yes, this is what Pamukkale really looks likehttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-23-at-8-13-17-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-23 at 8.13.17 PMSuch a nice view (finally getting relaxed)https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2051.jpgIMG_2051This natural sight is amazing, yet there is a cranky look on my face. What could be the reason?https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-23-at-8-34-32-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-23 at 8.34.32 PMHere you so all my worries running down the mountainhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-23-at-8-21-02-pm.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-23 at 8.21.02 PMLater in the evening most folks in the douchebagpool finally started to scatter. I took this oppertunity to soak in the water myself and finally try to relieve some (added) stress https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2045.jpgIMG_2045https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2055-copy.jpgIMG_2055 copyhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2059-copy.jpgIMG_2059 copyhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2064-copy.jpgIMG_2064 copyhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_2066.jpgIMG_2066Great texture on the walls2015-09-27T08:15:03+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/09/22/radio-timisoara-interview/2015-09-23T11:39:48+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/09/18/crossing-continents-istanbul-4795-km/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1860-copy.jpgIMG_1860 copyhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1858-copy.jpgIMG_1858 copyhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-11-03-40-am.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 11.03.40 AMFinally getting close to Istanbul. If you think Turkish traffic is horrible during the day, try it at night..https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1776.jpgIMG_1776https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1716.jpgIMG_1716https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1660.jpgIMG_1660When finally arriving at the border of Turkey there were some things that had to be arranged before I could enter the country. For some reason the system was not having it's day, so the gut behind the counter decided it would be best to just play a few games of Backgammon (for one solid hour) before undertaking any other actions. Welcome to Turkey! :Dhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1704-copy.jpgIMG_1704 copyhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1771-copy.jpgIMG_1771 copyDO NOT SIT ON THE STAIRS. People are wonderfulhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1760-copy.jpgIMG_1760 copyhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1787-copy.jpgIMG_1787 copy2015-09-22T19:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/09/17/croatia-serbia-romania-bulgaria-3951-km/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-11-16-44-am.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 11.16.44 AMRiding along side the Balkan mountains toward the border withTurkey. Istanbul, here I come!https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-11-13-55-am.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 11.13.55 AMRiding towards the East with the sunset in my back. On my way to Burgas, Bulgariahttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-10-59-13-am.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 10.59.13 AMGOT GAS?https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-10-51-52-am.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 10.51.52 AMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-10-51-14-am.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 10.51.14 AMRiding through the Serbian mountains in the southhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-10-46-40-am.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 10.46.40 AMMeeting a shepard on the side of the road. You start communicating without speaking any word of the same language. Where does this conversation lead to?https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-10-44-39-am.jpgScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 10.44.39 AMShow off our tattoos to one another.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-10-01-21-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 10.01.21 AMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-17-at-10-00-44-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-17 at 10.00.44 AMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/screen-shot-2015-09-06-at-12-41-31-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-06 at 12.41.31 AM2015-09-18T07:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/09/10/going-eastwards-week-1/2015-09-16T07:28:30+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/09/04/les-heros-de-nancy/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-12-45-39-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-04 at 12.45.39 PMAll warmed up and with a stuffed belly I made my way back downstairs, I was greated by more interested members of the crew. Everyone huddled up around me while I was explaining my route and the places of interest. Weatherforecast were looked up laughs were shared and my spirit was fully lifted. It was actually at this moment that I realised why I wanted to make such a trip in the first place. https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-11-23-51-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-04 at 11.23.51 AMAfter 2,5 hours of driving in the rain I started getting close to Nancy in France. Somewhere along the way I realised that the navigationsystem also did not agree with the current weatherconditions. When the screen started turning pink and flashing like a strobe-light, I knew it was time to quickly turn it off and put it away. With the navigationsystem dropping as a guideline it was back to old fashioned navigation. While riding along a main road in Nancy I looked for a place to make a quick stop. Not even bothering to find a dry spot I just parked my bike on a property just off the road and a bit out of the wind. There I performed the ritual of lifting my soaked butt from the seat, wringe my gloves, gaze at the map, have an I-hate-this-horrible-weather tantrum and stuff an energybar down my throat. That is when two guys casually walked up to me. Being awefully tired and not being a great French speaker, I tried my best to describe my intentions and destination with gestures and nodding. After seeing my state the guys pointed into the direction of a garage/shelter just around the corner. Despite feeling desperate to continue riding, the kind hearted gesture convinced me to just give it a shot and I slowly drove my motorcycle into the garage.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-11-13-36-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-04 at 11.13.36 AMThe fireman offered me a warm cup of chocolate and led me towards their canteen. The drink quickly broaded into an added plate of spagetti, croissant, baquette and a dry shirt, while they were drying my clothes.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-11-09-45-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-04 at 11.09.45 AMhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-11-07-23-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-04 at 11.07.23 AMWhen leaving Trier in the morning the sky was filled with dark rainy clouds. While packing up my bike in the street the rain was falling down, soaking my head and clothes. I desperatly tried to manoeuvre the half packed bike under a little shelter in front of a shop, but there was no escaping the rain and moisture. While such a start of the day does mentally prepare you for a wet-riding day, it does not yet account for the amount of awfulness that has to be endured. On the highway it frequently came pouring down up to a point where there was almost no visibility.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-11-10-17-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-04 at 11.10.17 AMAfter riding through the doorway of the shelter, I immediately realised this was not just some garage or warehouse and these were not just guys working at the loading dock. The huge hanger with several firetrucks revealed that this was actually the firestation of Nancy and the guys where some of the fireman. Being the helpful problemsolvers that they are, the two guys both sprung into action and looked for ways to make me comfortable and finding a way to dry my gloves quickly.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-2-06-22-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-04 at 2.06.22 PMWhile packing up the bike everyone was still there to admire the idea and show their support. These amazing guys even went beyond that and thus my gear was added with long kevlar gloves, a fire-retardant balaclava and a patch of their regiment as a souvenir. After taking a grouppicture it was time for me to head out again and face the elements. Fueled with energy and a lifted spirit I felt that I could take on anything. The moments where you are most vulnerable are the times you make connections that are most memorable.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-02-at-7-48-03-am-1.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-02 at 7.48.03 AM 1Continuing my ride through the rain, the fight was now even with a warmed up body, thick gloves, completly covered face from the balaclava. After pouring some more liters at me the clouds slowly broke a part as I crossed the border into Switzerland. The ride surely is rough, but it is always a surprise what lies waiting beyond the horizon. It could be more trouble but also encounters of unimagined value. The fireman (Sapeurs-Pompiers) of the regiment Meurte & Moselle in Nancy proved this all too well. This is what keeps me going.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-09-04-at-11-18-06-am.pngScreen Shot 2015-09-04 at 11.18.06 AM2015-09-04T19:25:14+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/08/22/only-one-week-to-go/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1028.jpgIMG_1028Bureaucratic Horrible-ness at its Finest The second I set foot in the BSL to arrange my Indian Visa, an odd atmosphere was lingering in the room, slowly killed my positive and uplifted energy. A lady was called to the counter. As I monitored the conversation, the ''flexible'' and ''helpful nature'' was quickly made clear. With a panicking voice, trembling legs and a defeated look the lady turned away from the counter and clearly with her hopes crush, proceeded towards the exit. When called to the counter I handed over all the documents and the woman started browsing through. The nodding head was promptly abrupted with the question ''positive cashflow?'' Not having ever read about it in my application, there is apparentely a need for a proof of positive balance from the bankaccount. Since I did not have a document containing that information I was directed to move my butt to the internetcafe next door, print the needed documents and once again pull a number. Just beside the BSL building the internetcafe was quickly located, being tiny little office with two ancient PC's against the wall. I informed the guy at the counter I had to print a screenshot of my current balance and would be gone in a minute. That was not a problem and was allowed to take place in one of the dying office chairs in front of the PC. Within a few clicks on the keyboard I logged into my account, pressed CTRL+P and a little quite decent looking printer came to life. Not completely to my surprise, it managed to produce a document that badly printed, I was hardly able to read the information. The guy handed me the piece of horrible-ness, adding ''That will be 11 euros''. While my eyes widened he explained that I got charged for 30 minutes of internet-use (10 euros) and 1 black and white print (1 euro). Armed with my 11 euro piece of unreadability, I made my way back to the BSL. After another wait I was allowed to once again stand nervously at the application desk. I tried my best to kindly hand over the documents where the lady at the counter once again went through the complete paperwork. There she asked if I was indeed planning to ride my motorcycle towards India. (Which was already quite obvious since I stated it multiple times). Then the kind lady noted that she also needed a copy of the motorcycle documents, which could be made in the internetcafe next door and I could return later.. After another nice trip to the wonderful internetcafe and a beautifully abstract copy which this was only 2 euros, such a bargain! Once again having the pleasure of waiting in the comfortable atmosphere of the BSL. When called to the desk, I tried my hardest to maintain a kind hearted and joyful facade, while internally having completely different emotions. That is why, when applying for a visa at the BSL, my advice would be to bring a copy of everything imaginable. Make a copy of your bankcredit, Insurance, Hotelbooking, Carnet de Passage, why not throw in a copy of your babycard once you're at it. If they are so silly to ask for it, atleast then you wouldn't be caught off-guard! https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_1037.jpgIMG_1037An Unexpected Experience Having learned from my wonderful experience of applying for an Indian Visa, I came prepared when applying for the Pakistani visa. Beside the required documents; copies of Hotel bookings, motorcycledocuments, Carnet de Passage, Travel Insurance and much more. I arrived early in the morning at the Embassy around 9.30. Once inside I was still the only one applying for a visa, thus it took about 5 minutes until I could hand over my papers. They red everything very thoroughly and asked additional question concerning my trip and places of visit. Since I wrote everything down (and had a visual travelplan) in my introductionletter; these answers where easily verified. The hotelbooking added to this story even though they did not require the copies immediately. I was asked to sit down as the documents would be prepared for judgement. Once seating I felt the need to add more clarity in my story, so I grabbed the additional papers walked over to the reception and handed over a copy of my Carnet the Passage and motorcycledocuments. Then I noticed they were already busy sticking a document in my passport with glue that reeked of instant death. With a well hidden smile and a lot of relief I made my way back to my seat. With a few minutes later paying for my visa and having some small talk about the trip, the passport was handed back to me with a sincere ''safe travels'' wish. And so this picture was made outside the Embassy of Pakistan, 25 minutes after I had applied for my Visa. https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0320.jpgIMG_0320https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0580.jpgIMG_0580Without speaking a word, this aids me in instantly explaining; Hi, I'm pleased to meet you! My name is Robert.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0766.jpgIMG_0766Het leed dat Carnet de Passage heet The Carnet de Passage is a document which is required when taking a vehicle outside the borders of the European Union. Beside the issue fee for the document itself (198,50 euros), the ADAC also demand a deposit which is determined by the value of the vehicle and the visited countries. With a streetvalue of roughly 1.000 euros, my motorcycle was well set under the 10.000 euro mark, making the deposit fee (a staggering) 3000 euros. A obligued fee that, together with the issue fee, is to be transfered to the ADAC even before the paperwork reaches a desk of the ALLGEMEINER DEUTSCHER AUTOMOBIL CLUB im MUNCHEN!https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0939.jpgIMG_0939Before embarking on my trip I luckily got the chance to welcome a new addition to the family, as my sister had given birth to another boy named Thijs. Since I already have so much love for my nephew (big brother) Maarten, I foresee a rough future being wrecked and used as a personal playground by both of these adorable monkeys. I say bring it on boys!https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_0976.jpgIMG_0976Making tons of modification and add-ons to my entire backpacking-kit. Preparing for a few worse case scenarios, I am taking the needs to safely drink water from a muddy pool, transfer fuel from another vehicle, patch up my tires and much more. Ofcourse you can't predict everything and every situation will still involve a lot of improvisation, but that is also the core a an adventure. Adapting to the situation and figuring out solutions along the way. When we are most vulnerable, we often encounter the people that are most valuable.https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1012.jpgIMG_1012A few weeks before leaving we had to do something fun and memorable in the Netherlands. And so we attended the Rubber Boot Missie 2015 in Utrecht. The idea is pretty simple; reclaiming the medieval canals of Utrecht by drifting through it with hundreds of rubber boats. Grabbing everything that could floated we made our way (using two tennisrackets as oars) to the startingpoint. On our way we even picked up a Ukrainian girl which was experiencing her first day in the Netherlands. And an experience she got! Arriving at the startingpoint, the water was filled with rubber boats of all shapes and sizes with a uplifting atmosphere surrounding the whole group. As we made our way through the canals, drinks food were shared, oncoming canal-touringboats were being raided and onlookers (plus our Ukrainian guest) were being baffled by all the crazy Dutchness. https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1028.jpgIMG_1028https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_1037.jpgIMG_10372015-09-08T13:45:20+00:00monthlyhttps://goingeastwards.com/2015/05/24/summing-it-up/https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0440.jpgIMG_0440https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0398-copy.jpgIMG_0398 copyhttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0421.jpgIMG_0421https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0425-copy.jpgIMG_0425 copysome of the spare parts I've collected over the monthshttps://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0141-copy.jpgIMG_0141 copyI even had a second motorcycle, my Honda NVT (Niet Van Toepassing)https://goingeastwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0433-copy.jpgIMG_0433 copythe helmet is also starting to take shape. 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