by radioman | Feb 23, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As I have been riding with Young James it has been interesting as I am 21 years older than he is. I do not feel Old, but have certainly reflected on the differences in perspectives and life experiences. At Casa Helbling one of the staff asked James; ” is He your...
by radioman | Feb 20, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Taking some days in Quito to work on a few things. Stayed at a good hostel Casa Helbling. Has secure parking ! http://www.casahelbling.de/ We have seen more Jugglers at lights as we rode south. They Juggle then ask for $ before the light turns green. One of the things...
by radioman | Feb 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After so many border crossings in Central America that are hectic, hot and long. Crossing into Ecuador was going to be “tranquillo”. Pulled up to the Border station, which came up really fast after Ipiales. Parked our bikes, no “helpers”...
by radioman | Feb 18, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Parked our bikes in front of the Hotel Senegal in Pasto. They had one the most comfortable beds I have slept on the entire trip! Just a couple hours to the Ecuadorian border. But we had to stop and see the Sanctuary La Lajas. Our first glimpse as we road down the hill...
by radioman | Feb 17, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Popayan is a different city than others we have been in. It has whitewashed downtown area where we stayed. It was Valentines Day…. But did not have any meaning for me. My wife never liked Valentines Day so I never did anything on that day (she really did not...
