November 8-10

by | Nov 10, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Still in Oaxaca studying Spanish, getting some errands done, and connecting with some friends from church that are here on an ongoing mission to help a church and the people in the area. Hope that I will have Internet tonight to post photos and commentary. Off to...

November 8-11 Oaxaca Mexico

by | Nov 11, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Having a great time in Oaxaca. Sam flew to Houston on Tuesday Nov 8th to attend his Nieces wedding. And I signed up for 40 hours of Spanish class during the week. Meet Manuel who is one of my teachers at the school. When not in class of studying, I have some time to...

November 12th Oaxaca Mexico!

by | Nov 13, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Yup Still in one place Taking spanish classes has been challenging but is helping my understanding. Saturday was a day to hang out in Oaxaca city and enjoy. They have been filming a movie about Oaxaca and General Morelas. So that was fun to watch. Lots of trucks and...

Novembre 13-14 Oaxaca

by | Nov 15, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Oaxaca is a great city to experience Mexico. Have met some great people through the school and it has made my stay great!! I have parked my bike and walked in the city everywhere. On Sunday I met one of the other spanish students who is from the UK. Sara is traveling...

A few Random Thoughts from the road.

by | Nov 15, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Just wanted to take a brief time to write about some issues of long term travel in foreign countries. As the experiences of any traveler can vary greatly depending on so many variables including expectations, finances, weather, people you meet and come in contact...

November 15th Oaxaca

by | Nov 16, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Another great day in Oaxaca. Samuel arrived late last night from Houston and his family wedding! We decided to stay and do a bit of sightseeing at Monte Alban the archaeological site near the city. lots to see in the small museum near the entrance. Carved shells that...

November 16th Last Day in Oaxaca

by | Nov 17, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Samuel has returned and we will be heading south ……. But we decided to stay an extra day to relax and get ready to travel. Had Pezole for dinner the night before. Great Soup with meet, Garbonzo beans, vegetables, etc. We took our time in the morning then...

Questions Answered

by | Nov 18, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Radioman, A few questions… What are you doing for health insurance? Do you have a medical evacuation policy? Have you packed a first aid kit? Are you happy with your choice of bike or do you miss the 1150GS? Any irritation issues with the 800? Do you feel that...

Zipolite….. To Arriagua, MX

by | Nov 21, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

We packed up, and headed out of Zipolite the great little beach town. Rode about 240 miles to Arriagua enroute to San Cristobal de Las Casa. Great sunrises….. Bikes parked right near our room. Shambala is a meditation retreat. Has a great look out over the...

Comments November 21, 2011

by | Nov 22, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Mark, I found it curious that you haven’t mentioned the military check points much. I remember several while in Baja last May, and I imagined the mainland to be full of them. Have they just not been an issue, or have there not been many? BTW, my fellow outta...

November 24th. Thanksgiving Day

by | Nov 25, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

We are in El Panchan which is a jungle area just outside Palenque on the edge of the national park of Maya ruins here. El Panchan is a group of “hotels” and a couple restaurants and bars where travelers converge to see the ruins. Since we are in the jungle...

Palenque Ruins

by | Nov 25, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

The history of these Mayan ruins dates back to 100BC. It was interesting to here our guide tell us about the Red Queen, as she ruled before he son ruled the Maya City of Palenque. All these ruins were actually “painted bright red with Blues and greens in the...

November 25th Palenque to Bacalar

by | Nov 27, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

We left the nice jungle place. And then rode about 270 Miles north and east toward Cancun area. The weather was warm, but the road across the Yucatan was a good one. Before we left the jungle I had to chuckle about the conditions. Can you imagine this in the US? Guess...

November 29 Playa Del Carmen

by | Nov 30, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Ahhhhh another day at the beach. We had planned to stay 5-6 days to just rest, get some sun, fix a few things but mostly relax. And that is what we are doing!! A buddy from home FB me a message of a few places to eat. One looked interesting, so I told Sam…....

November 30th Playa Del Carmen.

by | Dec 1, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Still Here Haver decided to stay a few more days……. To relaxing and having a good time. Had some errand to run this am. There was a formal event in the town square. Lots of police and weapons to protect whoever was speaking at the event. The square was...

December 1st Playa Del Carmen

by | Dec 2, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding

Can you believe it?? December 1st. Yup. Even here on the beach they have Christmas trees up. Santa is now out and ready . We decided that a day Snorkeling would be good. Signed up for a few hour snorkeling trip. down to the beach we go. Sam’s ready for the boat...