Thanks Rocky 
Montreal to Buenos Aires via the Pan American Highway
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The culture in Latin America is not hurried. Nothing happens at the speed with which we in North America are used to. Border crossings can definitively be slow. I am surprised that they did not have to include bribes at nearly all of of the border crossings. I beleive they are going to enjoy Costa Rica. It is very Norte Americano influenced.
I am surprised that they are not carrying extra fuel. I know that I would be on such a trip. I carry extra fuel on some rides here in the States. The Tiger 800 and XC are definitely thirsty critters.
I am surprised that they are not carrying extra fuel. I know that I would be on such a trip. I carry extra fuel on some rides here in the States. The Tiger 800 and XC are definitely thirsty critters.
I guess they got used to seeing gas stations quite frequently in Mexico and in the other countries.
This time they were caught between stations, but learned a lesson.
This nearly happened to us in Newfoundland where there are long distances between towns, villages and gas stations.
We were all low, but had no choice but to press on with crossed fingers. I did a lot of short-shifting and coasting down hills
We made it to a station - but only just. My H***a holds 19L and I filled up with just a tad over 18L
That's closest I've ever been to running out
This time they were caught between stations, but learned a lesson.
This nearly happened to us in Newfoundland where there are long distances between towns, villages and gas stations.
We were all low, but had no choice but to press on with crossed fingers. I did a lot of short-shifting and coasting down hills
We made it to a station - but only just. My H***a holds 19L and I filled up with just a tad over 18L
That's closest I've ever been to running out
Farside's nephew rode his BMW from Dubai to Devon - on his own, no GPS, just an old fashioned map. Once in Devon, David teamed up with Farside's brother-in-law Neil, and they rode the length of South & North America. From the bottom of S America to Alaska, then a u-turn and to San Francisco to visit family. And this was after he climbed Everest for a medical experiment - no training, never climbed any mountain before and cracked it!
Yes I know it's bragging but Davey has a lot to brag about which he doesn't do - so I do it for him! And exceptional young man.
Yes I know it's bragging but Davey has a lot to brag about which he doesn't do - so I do it for him! And exceptional young man.
He has certainly had some wonderful adventure!
Wow, I'm impressed! Fantastic adventures for sure
Davey took a year off work to get rid of the adventure bug - his wife supported him 100% and when she could, flew to wherever to spend a couple of days with him. But Davey is such a special guy - quiet, humble, funny and everyone who meets him adores him.
Oh, and all of this while he was doing his thesis for his Doctorate
which he finally received - can you tell we're super proud of him??
Oh, and all of this while he was doing his thesis for his Doctorate
which he finally received - can you tell we're super proud of him??
And well you should be! I would enjoy meeting him.
Its not bragging I think its something very special that he was able to do
Yes indeed, not bragging at all.
If you've done a certain thing (adventure, accomplishment, etc.) it's something to be proud of and the story should be told.
What he did is only done by a very few riders.
If you've done a certain thing (adventure, accomplishment, etc.) it's something to be proud of and the story should be told.
What he did is only done by a very few riders.
The boys haven't updated their blog recently, but the GPS track shows them halfway through Costa Rica and stopped on the coast.
They were meeting a friend there on 15 November so are maybe taking some R & R before moving on.
They were meeting a friend there on 15 November so are maybe taking some R & R before moving on.
Thanks for the update. I just got back from the ranch and have not been on line since Monday.
From the GPS track, the boys are now well inside Panama, but no update on their blog so far.
I really enjoyed living in Panama. The jungle is beautiful.
Still no update on their blog, but the guys are now in Panama City.
At this point most riders put their bikes on a ship for transport to a Columbian port.
Some riders go with the ship and some fly to Columbia to meet the bikes.
Some of the adventure blogs I've read tell horror stories about going through Columbian customs so we'll have to wait and see what develops.
At this point most riders put their bikes on a ship for transport to a Columbian port.
Some riders go with the ship and some fly to Columbia to meet the bikes.
Some of the adventure blogs I've read tell horror stories about going through Columbian customs so we'll have to wait and see what develops.
Columbia customs can be tricky. Personally, I would rather cross with my bike than ship it unless I stayed with the bike on the ship. A generous payoff will go a long way in Columbia.
The boys updated their blog and are leaving Panama today by boat with their bikes and several other bikes and riders on the same vessel.
They're looking forward to the voyage and exchanging war stories with the other riders.
They loved Central America for the scenery and the gracious people.
They also liked Panama, but found Panama City a lot like Miami and the people less outgoing.
Apparently, they didn't have all that many problems with the various border crossings.
Next stop is Columbia in a few days.
They're looking forward to the voyage and exchanging war stories with the other riders.
They loved Central America for the scenery and the gracious people.
They also liked Panama, but found Panama City a lot like Miami and the people less outgoing.
Apparently, they didn't have all that many problems with the various border crossings.
Next stop is Columbia in a few days.
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Thanks for the updates
Thanks, Rocky; I will read the blog today. I appreciate the update.
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There has been no update on their blog, but the GPS track shows the boys landing in the port of Cartagenta in northern Columbia on the Caribbean Sea and progressing south towards Equador.
