by radioman | Mar 29, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Good Friday New Zealand has a holiday weekend for Easter, so things are closed down on Good Friday. My Bike is ready with a new chain and sprocket. Looks gold plated Ken rode with me out of Wellington and up the east coast for the morning before sending me off on my...
by radioman | Mar 28, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Wellington Started my day in Wellington enjoying a cup of coffee with Ken and Shirley! Great start! Then Ken showed me out to Motomart BMW so that Gareth could look at the bike and figure out the noise. Unfortunately my camera battery was dead, so i could not get any...
by radioman | Mar 27, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Picton I wrapped up my time in the south Island staying with Yvonne and Ken. They were wonderful hosts and have been following along since I met Dick and Diana in Chile! Thanks for the wonderful Dinner, Conversations and place to sleep!! Really enjoyed our time...
by radioman | Mar 26, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Nelson to French Pass, then onto Picton Has been amazing the weather that I have had for my time in NZ. As I ride east out of Nelson, it is a gorgeous morning! And what a great way to start my morning. Nice twisty pavement up into the mountains and it seems to get...
by radioman | Mar 25, 2013 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
While in Christchurch we walked around to see the Red Zone downtown, which is all blocked off with the damaged building. There are many areas of the city and homes that can no longer be lived in. Still thinking about the devastation that is still visible 2 years...
