Kevin C. Wong

Documentary - Long Way Down (2007) [+]

Long Way Down is a sequel to Long Way Round. Ewan McGregor and his best friend Charley Boorman ride motorcycles from Scotland to Italy/Tunisia then down Africa to Cape Town, South Africa. Much like the last time they have the same cameraman on a motorcycle and a support team on two SUVs, though the SUVs are usually sort of nearby and not with them.

Like the first trip this is a way to meet people, experience cultures and sights. They tour a pyramid and the president of Rwanda. Africa is actually quite nice and very varied terrain and climates. In some countries recent wars have marked the people, who are slowly reconciling. Overall a fairly pleasant watch and I quite enjoyed it.