by radioman | Apr 29, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After a great experience in DC, and lots of work. Back on a plane with just over 2 weeks before I get on another plane and getting of in Delhi India to start 2 months of riding there. Had a treat at the airport as we taxi’d to our runway. They had the Space...
by radioman | May 5, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The days are moving quickly as I get ready for the next part of my Adventure! Running around trying to get all the little details, including new Radioman Luggage tags made, and Emergency Contact information tags for my riding gear! My best friend Brooke and his wife...
by radioman | May 7, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Part of the reason I decided to do a Stop over in Portland was that I will be turning the Big Five-O this week! My friend Wendy has a little Birthday dinner at her house, so we had some shopping to do. Being in May, we decided to have a little Mexican food. and have...
by radioman | May 15, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Just a couple hours and I will be in the air. Sitting at the Airport in my riding gear…. Just a couple hours before departure. With time to sit and reflect on the past few weeks. Have been busy seeing friends and family so it has been hard to sit down and write...
by radioman | May 17, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The next part of my trip has begun. My buddy John volunteered to drive me to the airport. The last weeks at home were very busy, and once I got to the airport it hit me. And of course, the reality of heading half way across the world was sinking in. Had a good...
by radioman | May 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
by radioman | May 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Has been great o sound time with Chanderjeet and his lovely family. What gracious hosts!! Also taking time to rest up for the ride ahead. Needed to get the bikes rented….. We did so as you saw in the video it was my first ride on the back of CJ’s bike in...
by radioman | May 21, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So had another great day yesterday and just a couple more days in Dehli before riding north into the mountains. Looking forward to the mountains and the cool weather ahead at Altitude. It has been 40 Degrees C (110 F) during the days, so we have mostly been inside....
by radioman | May 21, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had another great and relaxing day in Dehli. Part of traveling for a long time is finding the time to relax and not do anything. It becomes very important to do this on a regular basis so as not to burn out. It is very hot here at 40+ degrees C or about 110 during the...
by radioman | May 23, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Making a difference…… So this afternoon we have sorted out gear and gotten ready for 6am departure in the am. I was resting and Bill took a walk around the neighborhood, and was interacting and played a bit of Cricket with the neighborhood...
by radioman | May 24, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
First full day out riding in india was a long one. My goals for riding in India have been to spend my time riding in the Himalayas. MoBill has a shorter timeline so we planned to make day one a long one so that we had time in the mountain region riding Rohtang Pass,...
by radioman | May 24, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Just have a few minutes at as cyber cafe….. Wanted to post a couple photos of todays EPIC riding!! This is exactly what I came to India to do. Loving riding the Royal Enfield as it is simple and we are having a blast “dual sporting” on them!! We road...
by radioman | May 28, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Took a bit to get photos uploaded so that I could share this part of the ride. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee :*sip and come along with us in some of the best riding I have ever done! The words to describe the last couple days riding are hard to come by. The...
by radioman | May 30, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Leh was the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, now the Leh District in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. At about 11,000 Feet. After the amazing ride up the Himalayas Mountains from Manila, we had several days to relax in Leh, and get ready to ride up to...
by radioman | May 31, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So we ride out of Leh at 5:30 am knowing we have a 12 hours ride back through the mountains. Many road signs giving us information and humor along the way! Blue sky morning as we roll south. Interesting temples along the way. The Himalayas are amazing all around us....
by radioman | May 31, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After just two hours sleep, I shower and get breakfast at the Dragon Guest House, I get an “Auto Rickshaw” to take me down to the repair shop that we stopped at to fix my horn! Know where it is!! Here I am. Explain that my bike has broken down and is at...
by radioman | Jun 1, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Manali is at 6,500 feet at the base of Rohtang Pass. The mountains are beautiful! All the stores are packed with goods, and they shop owner knows where they all are. The other day as MoBill and I had lunch, I kept watching ladies walking by carrying large loads...
by radioman | Jun 2, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
A small taste of Videos to come! June 2, 2012 Saturday Manali, India. MoBill just left riding to Dehli so that he can return the bike and fly home. We had an awesome time as two riders. We planned well, communicated and had a great travel experience. No drama or...
by radioman | Jun 3, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Hard to believe I have been on the road for 12 months now. One year ago, I had left my job, and packed up my house, then my bike and started this motorcycle journey. Some people would say I am homeless, Unemployed, wanderer Page 8 Post 119….. Exactly one year...
by radioman | Jun 4, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As a traveler it is great to stay in one place a bit and explore. You can see many sights that you do not see at home! Since Old Manali is a tourist area, but not too many westerners that I have seen. Did see my first snake charmer I am sure he wanted me to stop and...
by radioman | Jun 6, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Packed up early and started riding by 7am. The distances I am traveling in India are not that far, but it takes a long time to get there Riding from Manali at the base of the Rohtang Pass over to Dharmsala and McLeodganj which is the location of the Exiled Tibetan...
by radioman | Jun 6, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Very relaxed day. Got up early and got in line to get my security badge to see the Dali Lama. Took about 1+ hours…. Got my Pass for the next couple days…… really busy in town since The Dali Lama is here. More Photos tomorrow! Time to catch up on ADV...
by radioman | Jun 8, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The Dali Lama was teaching here for 3 days, so I attended one of the sessions. I really do not know anything about Buddhism so it was an interesting experience. He looks likes this in person as he entered right where I ended up standing. Like many people that you have...
by radioman | Jun 11, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
I left McCleodGanj and the Dali Lama to ride down into the plains to Amritsar. Decided that since it was “close” I should go see the Golden Temple and also the India / Pakastan border crossing ceremony. But I also knew that leaving the Himalaya Mountains...
by radioman | Jun 13, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Couple more shots of the Golden Palace. It was very busy, as there was regional elections happening…. Had some great food along the way…. Met some really nice travelers along the way. These Girls were in McLeodganj one is swiss and one is German. They met...
