by radioman | Dec 4, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We left Playa Del Carmen and rode down to Tulum to check it out. It was only 40 miles. We had to say goodbye to Habean who was great to us during our stay at Phantom Paradise. The beach at Tulum. After checking many places on the beach at $70 USD Mindy told us about...
by radioman | Dec 5, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We stayed in Bacalar our last night in Mexico. Alan the owner is Canadian/mexican and has really been of great help. As I took a walk about town I saw my first other F800GS bikes. These two guys were from Mexico City and on a two week ride. Sam with Alan before we...
by radioman | Dec 5, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Short Post on Belize, Since I just rode down to Hopkins and then headed for the border of Guatemala the next day. It rained heavy the night….. so everything was wet. But I packed up in the Morning and Sam and I had breakfast. I tried the “fry Jack”...
by radioman | Dec 6, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Thoughts about our ride through Mexico.As we have traveled the length of Mexico we have seen difference with the terrain, climate and the people. In the North or the “Frontier States” the concern for violence is more evident and the people a bit more reserved with us....
by radioman | Dec 6, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We had a great evening last night at the Driftwood Pizza Shack, as one of the owners broke out his guitar and sang Irish songs, before a Local guy arrived to sing Reggae. It was great! Left Hopkins, Belize this morning. Sam will be staying over to enjoy the beach, and...
by radioman | Dec 7, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Here is the owner, Wife and Daughter (Kelsie) of La Casa Don de David. really great people that have been running hotel here for many years. Would definitely recommend a stay with them if you are going to Tikal. Switched countries and Guatemala uses Gallons again....
by radioman | Dec 8, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Well….. Sometimes things do not go as planned. As I road out of Semuc Champey and out on 12 Km of muddy, rocky, grave road. All was going well. But it had rained all night long and lots of water. As I road the twisty roads toward Coban, Guatemala, with the goal...
by radioman | Dec 9, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
First! Thanks to Frank I am in Guatemala City. I just arrived at my hotel after the 4 hour drive with my bike in the back of a Pick Up that BMW Guatemala set up for me. Richardo and his family got up really early drove to Coban to pick me and my bike up, then return...
by radioman | Dec 12, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Got up early in the morning on Friday and replaced the front tube that got blown out, so that when the truck arrives this morning we could roll it up on the truck. Then packed up, had breakfast and waited for the driver. The internet was out in the hotel in the...
by radioman | Dec 12, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
I spent Sunday in Antigua taking it easy. Letting my body heal, and relaxing. Was able to skype with my brothers and catch up on my Ride Report. Antigua is a cool Colonial City that is full of tourists from all over the world and lots of local color as well. You could...
by radioman | Dec 13, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Started my day with a nice cup of coffee, then off to Spanish school for 4 hours. After class I just took it easy, read some Ride report threads, did some reading and then Called BMW, but the GM was at lunch. This is a great place to hang out. Last nights sunset over...
by radioman | Dec 14, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Antigua is a cool city to hang out in. It’s all cobblestone streets…… Truly I am resting my knee and doing spanish School. Have not really done much else, except eat and enjoy the city. Found the restaurant that I was looking for and the food was...
by radioman | Dec 14, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
I am in a good place right now as I study spanish, relax and take in Antigua while my bike is being worked on. Frank stopped into the dealer for me today as I had not heard anything. Sounds like they welded the side cover today and will be putting it back together...
by radioman | Dec 17, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Haver been taking 4 hours of Spanish each day. Here is my teacher… Sara. Learning a language is challenging but It has been a great experience as well. Have had fun learning and also asking questions about the culture of Guatemala. Sara has been great!! Hola...
by radioman | Dec 18, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Always seems to be some celebration going on in Antigua. Fireworks going off at all hours. On my way home from volcano hike, there was a “parade”. Having connected with many motorcyclist from all over the world. And the instant communications that we have...
by radioman | Dec 18, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Climbing the volcano Pacaya in Guatemala……. it dark and we are hiking down the trail…… Damien says. Hey, you Radioman, heard you talking about your ride earlier. :lol3 [QUOTE=rawdog] Radioman, nice to run into you on Volcan Pacaya yesterday!...
by radioman | Dec 19, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Left Antigua this morning after 8 days there. Enjoyed my stay, the spanish school will help as I continue south. Took time to smell the flowers (right Bug Sister ) Checked out ruins, churches, side streets…. Welding shop. Note they were working out in front...
by radioman | Dec 22, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Was glad to get my bike back and be able to ride again. Packed up in the morning at the hotel. Bike all cleaned up Even though Guatemala city is big few million people, I was on the right side of town to be heading south/east. Was able to get onto CA1 and follow it...
by radioman | Dec 23, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
La Libertad, El Slavador. Beach town. We rolled in late. Lots of Gingos here. Stayed at this place for the night. We were up early to get started on yet another border crossing. Lots of women carrying there loads on there heads. Never see Men doing this? Have seem...
by radioman | Dec 23, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Continuing the ride south through Central America. It has been a couple days of riding the countrysides and crossing the borders. Enjoying the riding, and know that I am not really spending time in these countries, but I am choosing to ride south so that I can get...
by radioman | Dec 25, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
WOW. Thanks for all the Christmas greeting and for the comments. Really Really appreciate that you are enjoying the ride and sharing in the experiences. Thanks to all of you!! you can email me at m.donham@comcast.net Have to say that I had a great stay at the hotel in...
by radioman | Dec 27, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
My host Victor and his Wife Kayta were great and I told them I was going to San Juan del Sur on the coast. They told me that 17KM south of town was a cool little beach town called El Coco and just a few miles was La Flor where they have Sea turtles that come up on the...
by radioman | Dec 27, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Could have stayed here for a few days…. But decided that there are beaches ahead and though that the border crossing might have less traffic on Christmas day. Had confirmed that both sides would be open as well. Here is Lugz place with a large restaurant up top....
by radioman | Dec 28, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Arrived Late christmas day in San Jose, and needed to rest. My knee has been giving me a bit of trouble as it is stiff and sore ….. Guess it is just healing up Part of the reason to stop in San Jose was to meet up with a couple other riders. Tom is a retired...
by radioman | Dec 29, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Woke up on the Caribbean coast to a nice view. My breakfast view. Nice cup of coffee and some great fresh fruit. Stayed here for $25. USD. Since traveling on my own through Central America my costs have gone up. The single rooms are more, and Costa Rica is more than...
