Derva Murphy is an inspiration, and I’m so glad she’s undertaken the frankly daft journeys she did. The most amazing travel book I’ve ever read is her wonderful “Where The Indus Is Young”, where she describes her often perilous and arguably irresponsible journey through the upper stretches of the Indus in the winter with her 5 year old daughter, Rachel. They confronted dangerous river crossings, lack of food, cold, showing a beautiful human warmth and strength throughout. Thanks for being who you are, and for letting us into your life.