Dreaming Of Jupiter

Ted Simon's earlier work, Jupiter's Travels, documented a four-year motorcycle journey around the world through Europe, Africa, South and North America, and Asia. Published in the late 1970s, it became a number one bestseller and is regarded as one of the greatest motorcycle and travel books ever written. In 2001, at age 69, Simon decided to retrace his original route. Dreaming of Jupiter is the account of this two-and-a-half-year journey, during which he revisited all the countries from his 1970s travels. He observed significant changes across these regions, including increased poverty, political upheavals, and environmental issues, while also reflecting on how he himself had changed. The book conveys a positive message: that adventure and excitement remain possible even at age 70, and that life can still surprise and engage you.