by radioman | Jun 14, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Arrived in this Hilltop city to enjoy the relative cool of the weather! It was the British summer area way back in history. Funny to see the Monkeys all around the old buildings. As I get up early and walk the Mall road and ridge road, there are people out sweeping...
by radioman | Jun 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Well, as all good things come to an end, so has my motorcycle riding in India But had my last ride down from the 7,000 foot level to Dehli which is in the plains and will be very hot this time of year. It was 113 degree F when I rode into to Dehli with a bit of...
by radioman | Jun 20, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Back with CJ and family in Delhi. Time to relax and enjoy their company!! So glad that I met CJ 5 years ago on his International Friendship tour! ADV community coming together to share the world with each other. Very cool!! And Cj gave me an extra sticker! So much to...
by radioman | Jun 21, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
One of the things about real touristy locations is the enterprise that goes along with this. Lots of money rolls into town from all over the world, and businesses grow because of this. Since the Taj Mahal is beautiful because of all the inlaid semi precious stones,...
by radioman | Jun 25, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As my Trip in India came to a close, I have to really thank CJ, Richa and Ida Sofia for such helping me so much on setting up this ride, bike rentals, and hospitality while in Delhi. The past year I have been on the road I have been in so many hotels and hostel, that...
by radioman | Jun 27, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As I rode I had lots of thoughts about my ride in India. Thought I would post them as I have finished my time in India, and it was really great!! People have been amazing. As I have only traveled a small part of northern India, but the diversity of the people has been...
by radioman | Jul 3, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
India was just a 6 week adventure trip to ride in the Himalayas. Was amazing and really worth it for me. But onto the next part of my Adventure. Being back in the States is not the biggest part of my Journey but it is a really important part. Time to connect and...
by radioman | Jul 5, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
One of the greatest parts of my sharing my journey on ADV Rider and my Blog is that I have met, and interacted with many wonderful people. And as my adventure goes……. Conor I am met online and then had the pleasure of crossing paths in Central and South...
by radioman | Jul 12, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Left my phone in the sun…. Yikes But it cooled down and works fine. Back in the NW and enjoying being home. Giving my friend a tour of the area as we are now up in Washington on Whidbey Island 🙂 Started out with a drive up around Mt Saint Helens…. But...
by radioman | Jul 12, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
It really is amazing to be back in the areas I grew up. Spent summers with my family on the southern tip of Whidbey Island. I have many great family memories of time spent here. Sand, water and the simpler days spent swimming, clamming, crabbing, building sand castles...
by radioman | Jul 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Hit the weather perfect in the PNW. And as we were touristing around the Seattle Area, I got an email from Frank and Petra whom I met with Young James in Panama and spent New Years together 2011! They were wrapping up there 1 year on the road just returning from...
by radioman | Aug 2, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Weekly update. Seems harder being home and wanting to update my RR as most of the time is spent doing the “normal” American life stuff. But it is part of my journey as I am still “homeless, Unemployed and Traveling the world” (by choice of...
by radioman | Aug 21, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Well as I take this little break from my ride, it is mostly about catching up with friends and doing house repair projects…. So after helping a good friend with a slideshow for his MIL memorial service and being there for the family over the weekend, I am back...
by radioman | Aug 30, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
13 days and I will be flying back to Quito, Ecuador to continue my journey on the road. It is amazing how any thoughts and feelings go through your mind as big dates like this approach. All the details to finish up before being gone, plans, anxiety about being back on...
by radioman | Sep 6, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
My time back in the USA is coming to a rapid close. Have had a good time being home, seeing friends and family and getting some projects done, but I am ready to get back to South America so I can keep riding to Tierra Del Fuego and beyond.As I continue this journey I...
by radioman | Sep 11, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Originally Posted by capeklr Hope that you have a safe and adventurous journey onwards. Will be following along as usual. Jorg. Jorg hoping to make to Africa at some point in this journey! Just before 5 am on Tuesday September 11th. Sitting at the airport after my...
by radioman | Sep 13, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Just a quick update as I am packed up and ready to ride to Banos today. Was a long flight back to Quito via Atl. Left at 6:30 am and arrived Quito at 10:30 PM…. Flights we uneventful and was glad to get back to South America. Of course in Atlanta had a chance to...
by radioman | Sep 17, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As I reenter my adventure on the road, it is taking a bit of time to get sorted back out again. Have some extra gear I brought down for Young James, Hector and Sherri Jo, so my bike feels loaded down. I also returned with extra stuff that I though I needed. In the...
by radioman | Sep 17, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The solo ride to Cuenca Headed out of Banos riding to Cuenca for one last stop before heading into Peru. Not far from town I hit a police checkpoint and had to get off the bike and produce all my paperwork. Was not real problem, just part of being on the road in a...
by radioman | Sep 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
I really have enjoyed Cuenca. Since I was here back in March, I know my way around, and that is always great! Started my morning at Coffee Tree for Coffee and Breakfast. Yummy It is always great to meet up with other travelers and here their stories. Met Paul a...
by radioman | Sep 21, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So with more than a little anxiety because of my biked overstayed status….. I left Quenca early and road south west toward the border crossing at Huanquillas. It was a 3 hour ride to the border. And As Pete from Berkeley said, it is a beautiful ride through the...
by radioman | Sep 21, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After a great nights sleep listening to the waves crash to the beach, had breakfast and then walked the 3Km down the beach to town to get some money from an ATM. A few other people out in the AM enjoying the beach! And of course it is a touristy town so this lady was...
by radioman | Sep 23, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Just keep riding south Decided to just keep riding to spots of interest instead of riding shorter days and stopping in towns that are not much to see. Riding Solo this is easier to do, and for me more enjoyable! Knew this day would be a bit longer in the saddle as I...
by radioman | Sep 25, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Finally was able to upload the rest of my photos from Canon Del Pato. With the sheer cliffs, gravel road, and tunnels I continued on my ride. After the dam, I finally saw a sign telling me I was on the right road. Along the river Starting to rise in Elevation. Some...
by radioman | Sep 27, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Huaraz Got to Huaraz on Saturday morning as it is only an hour from Caraz. Stayed a hostal called Joe’s Place with a small spot for two bike. was 30 Soles (11.76 USD) for a single room. Met up with a couple of English folks. Cress is riding her bicycle in...
