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It wasn’t easy getting Leah up there either, especially after the fire.. (understandable). 
Very aware of what would have happened if we’d gunned it over those bridges..Good thing you didn't listen to her about speeding over a cable bridge. You'll create a bow wave that REAAAAALY increases the tension on those cables.
I watch your videos, and when shezimm happens to be there, I practically have to gnaw my tongue off to avoid being accused of "mansplaining". You're always so so quiet. I can only imagine what ends up on the cutting room floor. Well, if that was "us", there would be a lot on the floor.
Slowly slowly… We’re together 24/7 for a long period of time and have two young kids, again 24/7 and so you learn to choose your battles and keep the peace unless absolutely necessary. I’m also just working on not being reactive and trying to be a bit more “monk-like.” It’s a work-in-progress but this trip is helping a lot. We both have to get better at not being reactive or it’ll all fall apart… that doesn’t mean you become a mute, you just choose your moments wisely.
It's all an art I apparently lack any natural skills for. I either make a suggestion, that is agreed to, then gets immediately ignored for a much better idea that doesn't work, I'm blamed because I wasn't clear enough as to the reasoning and outcome intent, or, I assume little knowlege of the case at hand, and start from the beginning as to why I suggest the task is completed in a certain manner, and I'm accused of mansplaining and treating her like a child. There's middle ground there, I'm sure, you seem to have found a sliver, but hell if I've ever set foot on it.Very aware of what would have happened if we’d gunned it over those bridges..
Your mansplaining made me laugh a lot!
Even before this trip began, this was very much part of my future plans, I truly love this vehicle and how capable it is. I’ve no doubt it’ll be a big part of my life for decades to come. 
Would be great to give the Trialmaster X as a test run too!
I love our adventure, I am stunned by the fantastic images and videos ... very well done.I’d love that! I don’t need too much rest either! A good sleep and I’m ready!
I’d love to do some really epic stuff where we can push the vehicles to the absolute limit. (Not with the family, obviously) I’ve got many ideas where we could do that around the world, and there have already been some concepts thrown about, so it’ll be interesting to see how it all unfolds. (Nothing official and not with INEOS directly, just so we’re clear - just various people we’ve met through this trip so far) There may also be options with AdventureX (my adventure company) that's having a pause at the moment while we do the trip. I’ve got to build a life when this chapter ends, where I can have the flexibility to do these things because it’s what I love! It’s all going to be part of the decision-making process at the end of this chapter.
We're really looking forward to meeting up with owners from some of the clubs in the US who seem to have good numbers! Seeing the Moab event is insane! We love Moab and doing it with all those other Grenadiers would be epic! Our plans are changing as we speak and it’s looking like we’ll now come to do the Americas first and then Africa and so it won’t be too long until this happens!
As a side note but on the same topic, I began talking to INEOS in the very early days about potentially working with them through a partnership with The Explorers Club (Hong Kong Chapter) as I was the Director at the time. We had so many potential expedition ideas it would have been amazing. Covid hit not long after, and things changed, but the ideas and motivation are still there!
The original idea came about back in 2018 after conceiving and leading an expedition that used the same technology NASA used to explore Mars to search for Dinosaur fossils in the Gobi Desert. (See below) At the time, the opportunity was with Infiniti, and so we took it. We learned a lot, and this became a blueprint for the future.
After the Mongolia expedition, we knew we needed a more suitable vehicle and to secure a more long-term partnership for these expeditions to reach their potential and that’s when the search began. This is when I came across the Grenadier for the first time. I was trying to convince Infiniti to build the vehicle we were looking for from scratch, while we were on the expedition, but they said it would be crazy money and it’s not in their long-term plans. We started the conversation with IA when we got back from Mongolia and when the Grenadier was still in the conceptual stage. It was all very exciting but then everything changed. It would be great to pick up the conversation again, at some point now things have progressed. The opportunities and potential are unlimited…
You are wishing for a Ewan McGregor/Charley Boorman Long Way Home series?
The wall of rocks in Pakistan continues everywhere, it’s an insane environment and only getting more precarious each year said the locals we came across…
I remember you saying you’ve been up in these parts! This came from a recommendation from a very well travelled friend in the UN who has been all over the world and he said you have to go to Northern Pakistan, so we did!
Like you say, the people are super friendly and welcoming and the light and life in their eyes is mesmerising! It’s just so epic being in the mountains with clean air, fresh water and everyone living the simple, happy life with a very strong community vibe, it doesn’t get much better! 
Matt you and your family's travels have been an inspiration to my family! Soon we will be trying some mild overland adventures here in the states but we hope to travel for a couple of months at least in the Grenadier coming up. Not certain I have the ability to do what you guys are doing but I can always DREAM! Thanks again for putting yourself out there and letting us all participate in your journey!The wall of rocks in Pakistan continues everywhere, it’s an insane environment and only getting more precarious each year said the locals we came across…
It’s amazing how similar some environments are around the world, and I know why, but it’s still hard to get your head around!
The bridges were ok it was just getting on and off them that was tricky, very little room for manoeuvring as anyone who has done this track in a car will tell you.
Glad you enjoyed this one! More coming soon!
Hi Jean, we’d love to and this is where additional support would be rather useful. We pitched a few people including INEOS before we set off but no one was willing to take the plunge…
You are wishing for a Ewan McGregor/Charley Boorman Long Way Home series?
With a young family , danger and calamity - and no film crew or editing suite, nor luxury budget?
Given their situation and what has transpired, I think they are doing pretty well to supply us (for free) what is on their channel!
And maybe a load of footage remains still to be edited <one day>
Glad you enjoyed it!
