Riding to Jerusalem

By: Bettina Selby

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

People have made their way to Jerusalem throughout the ages in many ways.Some have ridden in triumphantly as conquerors, others have come humbly on foot as pilgrims. Today many arrive coccooned in package holiday coaches. Bettina Selby did it the hard way - on a bicycle called Evans. Following the routes of the Crusaders and the early pilgrims across Europe, through Turkey, Syria and Jordan meant a long very tough mountainous journey, but one of great natural beauty and with endless opportunities to meet the people of those countries. It was a route that led past many of the most fabulous sites and cities of the ancient world - like Byzantium, Troy, Pergamon, Palmyra, Petra, and finally Jerusalem itself. 'Riding to Jerusalem' combines the author' perceptions and reflections with her sense of humour and keen relish of adventure.