My fellow adventurers floated towards me on their kayaks in the slow-moving water. I was momentarily tinged with regret for not having joined them. But it was a fleeting moment and I soon realised that, with a life full of regrets, this one would not add much to the total. This book describes my thoughts and impressions of two bike trips in Asia. It wasn't all about cycling. We took trains, boats and some even had a day of kayaking. On, or off the bike, I had plenty of time for contemplation of life's rich pageant.