by radioman | Dec 30, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Took a day off to relax!! Since I splurged I even had a little deck to sit and have my morning coffee and watch the world go by. Bocas del Toro is a big tourist destination for sure. I took it easy all morning and enjoyed myself!! Oh for the splurge I have this room....
by radioman | Jan 3, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
It was fun to connect with some other motorcycle riders…. all heading for the Stahlratte Boat and passage for Columbia. James I had met in Granada and we kept up by email since we both had reservations for our bikes but no room for us on Stahlratte. Getting...
by radioman | Jan 4, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Happy New year to my ADV friends!! Thanks for joining me on this adventure. Been having troubles with my knee and it has gotten worse. Just real painful to walk much, which is a real bummer as I want to explore around the places that I am stopping and enjoy the...
by radioman | Jan 5, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We had to meet the other riders near the airport for the ride out to Carti to load the bikes. Both James and I had reservations from our bikes but we could not take the boat, but booked a flight to Cartagena to meet the bikes. NOTE: The reason we need to ship our...
by radioman | Jan 5, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Last day in Central America and then a 1 hour flight to Cartagena. Feels really weird not to be on my bike but to be flying to Cartagena. But could not get on the Stahlratte Boat as they had 24 passengers booked. Had a small backpack to carry on the plane….. As...
by radioman | Jan 5, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So trying to stay off my knee proves a bit difficult as we changed places to stay, and wanted to see some of Cartagena We moved to the EL Centro area which is much more upscale. was not offered drugs or anything as we walked about Saw some street dancers…. lots...
by radioman | Jan 8, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
The 5th was a rest day. Moved to a better hotel so that I had a place to relax. Did not really want to spend the extra money but while “stuck” in a hotel…. My standards go up Got my spot updated to Cartagena…. The hotel has a roof access so the...
by radioman | Jan 8, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
So we all arrive at 8:30 Am to customs office. There are 10 of us waiting…… At 9:30 an inspector comes with paperwork for 2 bikes and they go check the vin’s, plates etc. Then later two more….. We are all waiting. Felt like we were all sitting...
by radioman | Jan 9, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Resting up in Cartagena!!! That was the doctors recommendation. So I am doing it. Only left the hotel to get dinner, otherwise I was catching up on computer stuff or at the poolside. It was great at the hotel as there was a family and friends staying at the hotel...
by radioman | Jan 12, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Still resting my knee and doing all the stuff the doc said to do. It is getting better but it will take time. Cartagena is a cool place to visit which is why there are lots of tourists, El Centro was a much more expensive side of town to stay, but i needed to rest....
by radioman | Jan 13, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After almost a week in Cartagena it is time to get back on the bike and ride !! missed being on my bike. We waited until Tuesday so that we could go get SOAT insurance for our bikes. It is mandatory in Columbia. If you get Caught it is a big deal, or so we were told....
by radioman | Jan 15, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Just taking some more time in Medellin to get a few things done, and relax! Knee is certainly getting better, but want to keep taking care of it so I am healthy as I ride south. Was great to meet Albert from Shamrock Pub. Great place to hang out, lots of people...
by radioman | Jan 15, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had a question from ADV rider: Thought this would be good to share [QUOTE=iDave;17754609]Btw, do you have a projected return date? :ear I’m sure it’s already been covered and I missed it…[/QUOTE] The simple Answer is NO. Money and timing play a...
by radioman | Jan 15, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
This is a long version of Riding Columbia. Turn up the Volume, sit back and Enjoy from the safety and comfort of your couch!
by radioman | Jan 18, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Spending a few days in Medellin is really easy to do. Staying in the El Poblado area of the city is really nice. Had coffee with Albert and the group of expats, Mining experts and other english speakers! The same day I got a great email from the guys I have coffee...
by radioman | Jan 18, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
For my friends caught in the PNW snow storm…. More videos. Grab a cup of coffee…
by radioman | Jan 19, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
James was having some issues with his rear shock. They changed out the seals in the preload, but when we were ready to leave he noticed oil leaking from the main part of his rear shock. We had ridden down town Medellin to an area filled with small bike repair shops...
by radioman | Jan 21, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Many of the hostels were booked since we checked out. Stephen another patron to the BMW dealer called his friend that worked at a Hotel, and got us a special rate. Stayed at Medellin Royal in an upscale part of town. Daniela was great. She worked with the manager to...
by radioman | Jan 23, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As always parked our bikes in the lobby. This one was tight ….. The lady who ran the hotel was great, but could not get her into the photo… Cool wooden doors to the lobby. And I had a note on my bike. Unfortunately we were not able to give Tony a...
by radioman | Jan 24, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Gravity almost always wins More on this later in this post. We stayed at the roadside motel. Unremarkable really, but we are on the road. Packed up early looking forward to exploring the roads and area around Bucaramanga in the Santander area of Colombia. Started with...
by radioman | Jan 25, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Decided that I could ride the bike back to Medellin, figuring if I needed parts I could get them. It was a 280 Mile day on a bike with bent front end…. felt every bump along the way. But made it back to Medellin before dark ! It was a good ride, with beautiful...
by radioman | Jan 28, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Back in Medellin feels very comfortable. Know our way around, large ex patriot group of people here, good food, and you can get errands done. At the KTM dealer…. They were taking a parts run Crapes and Waffles has really great and healthy food. James and Sherri...
by radioman | Jan 29, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
My Bike has been at Ruta 40 BMW this week waiting for the front fork to be straighten. They send it out to a machine shop for this work. Two days ago, I checked in and was told it would be another week So I went back down, and talked with David and Carlos. Told them...
by radioman | Jan 31, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Woke up this morning to pouring rain in Medellin. We decided to stay in Medellin along with several other riders. Had a good facebook post from a friend. Ray Said; ” Aint it nice to be able to say…(to heck with it). It is raining. I think I will just lay...
by radioman | Jan 31, 2012 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Today marks the Anniversary of the last breaths that my lovely wife, Chris had on this earth. She ended her journey with Early Onset Alzhiemers Disease which was both full sadness in the reality that those who loved her would not longer be able to see her physically,...
