by radioman | Mar 8, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
On a long journey like this one, there are times that you need a break. We decided to hang out in Quito for a 5-6 days. We had a few things we needed to take care of and though it would be good to miss the weekend traffic in a few of the spots we are going to ride to...
by radioman | Mar 10, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
This is a post that Young James Made on Thursday night…… Ok I shall be the one to brake the news…. brace yourselves… Mark has been a little under the weather last 2 days. I was feeling a bit crap yesterday morning but after a couple of...
by radioman | Mar 11, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After visiting the doctor and getting some Antibiotics ….. it has taken a few days but I am certainly on the rebound. Normally I am a healthy guy. Had food poisoning in Mexico (just ask Sam 🙂 and this is the only other medical issue I have had. I took the safe...
by radioman | Mar 11, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
MY TRIP PLANS ARE CHANGING SO I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD POST THIS UP………. I started my ride on June 4th with a ride to the Oregon coast with Camogreg (and the start of his cross country ride!) I am now on my 9th month on the road (about 38,000 miles), 6...
by radioman | Mar 15, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Have been resting up, and exploring around Quito. Young James tries on a $10 helmet at the MegaMaxi…. We took the opportunity to clean our bikes. Then we went out to dinner at Albert’s old pub in Quito. Having a true pint. Young James feeling at...
by radioman | Mar 16, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
In our exploring around Quito we had wanted to find the other Equator Monuments. We rode about 1.5 hours north toward Cayambe to find the one on the Panamerica Hwy. Somehow on our ride down we did not see it, although you cross the equator many times as the road...
by radioman | Mar 17, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
I had arranged to store my bike at a families home outside of Quito. Prepared the bike for the 4 month stay, and Antonio and his daughter arrived at 9:30 Am to guide me to their home. Meyta Spoke english so that was helpful! I left Young James Bike and Hectors and...
by radioman | Mar 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Young James…. Wrapping up a video editing project and thinking it is too early for a photo. Here is the video of our “scooter ride around Quito”. Young James edited many Gigabits of data to share the day!! Freedom Riders Quito HD Hey Guys Another...
by radioman | Mar 20, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So Vacation started as my friend Diana arrived from Portland, Oregon to go out to the Galapagos Islands. I posted on my Facebook about 2 months ago that I would be in Ecuador and going on a cruise in the Galapagos….. Anyone interested? Diana promptly replied...
by radioman | Apr 1, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
This side trip to the Galapagos islands was really an amazing trip. I knew that I would travel here before I left Oregon and it was on my To Do list. It met all my expectations as a place to see this unique place. When I started researching this side adventure it was...
by radioman | Apr 1, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The Odyssey made many stops as we changed locations and cruised to see new things around the islands. This is roughly our trip with many stops that took us on the islands, Climbed to the ridge of the Sierra Negra Volcano (which was huge!), and lots of snorkeling! I...
by radioman | Apr 1, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Well, I just have too many pictures not to share a bit more of the Galapagos Islands. This wil be a random Post of some of the great things we saw and did while visiting the Galapagos….. I grew up around the water and love it. I really had looked forward to...
by radioman | Apr 2, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Back at home in Portland, Oregon again …….. Temporarily! Feels good to be back home, staying with friends as my house is leased out. Stopped at home briefly to get some cloths out of storage and the R1150 GS Started right up Today I am volunteering at the...
by radioman | Apr 3, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Leaving Casa Helbling in Quito on Saturday night. Had a grand send off by Claus and Hector…. I arrived Portland Oregon at around Noon on Sunday. I had planned the trip to allow me to attend and volunteer at an Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Conference....
by radioman | Apr 6, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So it has been very busy returning home. I never intended to be home before my ride was completed so this has been unexpected. I hit the ground running with my involvement with Alzheimer’s Disease, but it has been very rewarding as well. My house has been leased...
by radioman | Apr 8, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Back in town and catching up with friends New and Old! Into a routine of having coffee with the “guys” that hang out at Starbucks. Was really glad that my trip home happened to fall when the the Local “alley Sweeper event was on. Lots of bikes of all...
by radioman | Apr 10, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
A final post of photos from the Galapagos. It was such a huge wildlife trip. The trip was fun, and we had great other passengers on the boat with us. So sorry I did not get a group photo. The Bird Watchers And I had to model the shirt that was the big seller in the...
by radioman | Apr 11, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So when I returned home, as you can imagine there was a stack of mail at my house. But one package caught my eye. I did not recognize the sender address, so I opened the package. And much to my surprise and delight was a letter from IceCreamSoldier and his Daughter....
by radioman | Apr 13, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
INDIA…. The Next Adventure Quote: Originally Posted by pachap Radioman, Can you elaborate on your plans for India? Are you going to purchase or rent a bike when you get there, or are you shipping one of your bikes? Making any changes in your gear for the India...
by radioman | Apr 15, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
My time at home has been very social. Surprised ? Lots of time meeting up with friends for Coffee and food! Thankful for friends and am grateful for time to get together and catch up! And some really Yummy Food too! Thanks Suzanne and Paul Went out to dinner and Ice...
by radioman | Apr 17, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The surprise was making a new connection with the Kids of Mrs S’s 4th Grade class in Roseville who sent me the most amazing artwork. I decided as I was about to ride to the ADV gathering near Brookings Oregon that I was more than half way there So I contacted...
by radioman | Apr 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
On my ride back to Portland, I stayed overnight in Medford. Met up with Wibby for breakfast Tuesday Am. Then we hit the rode heading north up I-5. Oregon is beautiful, even with the low level clouds hanging around the hills. As we got on the freeway, I realized that I...
by radioman | Apr 22, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The journey continues…….. Not always on a motorcycle but it is all part of this chapter of life for me. As I have been back just a couple weeks stateside, it has been interesting for me. Has been great catching up with friends and other ADV riders who are...
by radioman | Apr 23, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Back to DC area and ready to head to Capital Hill. Radioman trading in his riding gear this week for a suit …… Had the privilege of having dinner with iDave and iJulie last night Was great to catch up. Last time I had dinner with them was 7 months and...
by radioman | Apr 29, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Was a good Advocacy Forum and time on Capital Hill meeting with the Oregon Representative and sharing the important of making sure that Alzheimer’s Disease get the focus and priorities to find a treatment and a cure soon. It is a crisis already as we (our...
