Category Archives: Travels
Prepaid ICE sim card in Costa Rica
Yesterday I bought a prepaid ICE sim card in Costa Rica. Last time I was in Costa Rica they didn’t exist. Then they were available, but very hard to find I read. I walked into a shop called abCelular in … Continue reading
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Tagged abCelular, Costa Rica, ICE, Kolbi, prepaid, prepaid sims, San Isidro, sim cards
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BioSfera and Selva Negra
Ross and I visited two places that sounded vaguely comparable from what I’d read online. They were in fact extremely different. I met a French woman called Cecile in Antigua, Guatemala. She recommended I visit BioSfera and gave me the … Continue reading
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Tagged BioSfera, eco lodge, eco tourism, green travel, Jinotega, Matagalpa, Nicaragua, Selva Negra, SelvaNegra
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3 borders and 3 hours in Honduras
I crossed one border 5 days ago and 2 borders yesterday. Yesterday morning I left San Salvador, El Salvador, rode through Honduras, and then arrived in Leon, Nicaragua just before dark. The 3 hours in Honduras was hellish. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Borders, Motorcycle Diary, Travels
Tagged Borders, CA4, corrupt cops, corruption, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
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Ciudad Cuauhtemoc to La Mesilla
This morning we crossed the border from Mexico into Guatemala. It was painless. I read about a couple of guys who crossed in 20 minutes so I was confident it would be easy. To start with we needed to leave … Continue reading
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Tagged border crossing, Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, Guatemala, La Mesilla, mexico, Mexico to Guatemala, Pacoc
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Baja Bound Mexican motorcycle insurance
I’ve read that 3rd party liability insurance is required in Mexico. I wasn’t asked for any proof of insurance at the border, but I hear it can save me going to jail if I get into an accident. So, a … Continue reading
Roma to Ciudad Miguel Alemán
Yesterday I crossed the border from the United States into the Republic of Mexico. I was slightly apprehensive about the crossing. I’d read that the border region is dangerous due the ongoing drug war in Mexico. I also read that … Continue reading
Posted in Borders, Motorcycle Diary, Travels
Tagged border crossings, mexico, Roma, Tamps, Texas, usa, USA to Mexico
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Elkins to Birmingham
It’s been a while since my last update, about 2’000 miles and 24 days. I’ll try to catch up on the trip since leaving Elkins, West Virginia. Elkins, WV – Lexintgon, KY – St Louis, MO My next stop was … Continue reading
Posted in Motorcycle Diary, Travels
Tagged Alabama, Anheuser Busch, Arkansas, Birmingham, Elkins, Fayetteville, Illinois, Indiana, Jackson, Kentucky, Lexington, Louisiana, Memphis, Mississippi, Missouri, Nashville, New Orleans, Pettigrew, St Louis, Tennessee, West Virginia
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Philadelphia to Alexandria to Elkins
I arrived in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. Phillip had kindly offered me a place to stay. I was in for a treat. Phillip’s Jamaican hospitality was quite spectacular. He cooked, cooked and cooked some more. I was treated to great … Continue reading
Posted in Motorcycle Diary, Photos, Travels
Tagged Alexandria, chain, Elkins, maintenance, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia
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Route through eastern USA
I’m thinking about the places I’d like to visit in the eastern United States. I’ve plotted a route that I might loosely follow. I’m working on my real-time map. Soon you’ll be able to compare this route projection with my … Continue reading
Mapping plans
Since receiving my spot messenger I’ve been looking at mapping. I’d like to create a live route map that documents my travels. I’ve taken inspiration from Mark Beaumont’s map. Mark is cycling from Anchorage, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, you can … Continue reading
NYC to Ashford
Lucy and I left New York City yesterday headed for Ashford, Connecticut to meet Cuzin John. En-route we stopped in my third Portland in the United States. This was Portland, Connecticut rather than Portland, Maine or Portland, Oregon. We arrived … Continue reading
Quebec to Prince Edward Island
James asked for more pictures, so more pictures I offer you. To start with here’s a few scenic shots on the route from Quebec City to Baie Ste Catherine. The fourth photo in the set was taken from the bike … Continue reading
Gearing up, leaving Quebec City
I’ve been busy at MEC today. I bought a stove, a 1l fuel bottle, fuel, a pot / pan set, and two dry bags, a 20l one for my laptop and a 5l one for the stove. The stove is … Continue reading
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Tagged GSI Pinnacle Soloist, MEC, Omnifuel, Primus, Primus Himalaya Omnifuel, Quebec
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Saskatchewan Festivals
This post has been a long time coming. What seems like a lifetime ago, back in July, I was in Saskatchewan. In my opinion, Saskatchewan is a little slice of magic, a little gem in the otherwise flat, desolate Canadian … Continue reading
Posted in Photos, Travels
Tagged Forget, Forget Saskatchewan, Forget Summer Arts Festival, Ness Creek, Pacific Curls, Saskatchewan
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A day at Dual Sport Plus
I spent the day with the awesome folks at Dual Sport Plus in Stoney Creek, just outside Toronto. I was told that Les, who owns the shop, is a KLR master. He’s a fellow KLR rider and very knowledgeable. He’s … Continue reading
Posted in Motorcycle Diary, Photos, Travels
Tagged Doohickey, Dual Sport Plus, Google, Google streetview, KLR, KLR Doohickey Upgrade, klr650, Streetview Car
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The Bondslave Motorcycle Club
I had the privilege of riding with a few members of the Canadian Bondslave Motorcycle Club recently. I met Gerry “Shot Put” and Bill “William Tell” by the side of the road. I had just returned to my motorcycle to … Continue reading
Posted in Motorcycle Diary, Photos, Travels
Tagged Bondslave, Jesus, motorcycle clubs, religion, spirituality, Thunder Bay
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My first motorcycle puncture
I pulled off the road into a picnic site. It was a beautiful spot. Right on the lakeside, drenched in glorious sunshine. I was feeling pretty sweet. I ate an apple, used the bathroom, basked in the warmth of the … Continue reading
Vancouver to Brandon
On Tuesday 30 June I left Vancouver with Alethia and Elizabeth heading north to Spirit River, some 1’263km or 14 hours 38 minutes away. It was quite the drive. Me on the bike, the girls in the truck. Between lack … Continue reading
Posted in Photos, Travels
Tagged Alberta, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Saskatoon, Spirit River, Vancouver
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Canadian medical services
I showered this afternoon to find some very onerous looking white spots on my penis. Regular readers will know I have the herpes virus, but these are different. Uh oh. I somewhat frantically hit the internet in search of a … Continue reading
Posted in Travels
Tagged BC, carepoint, fungal infection, herpes, sexual health, Vancouver, walk in clinics
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Posting from ping.fm
If you haven’t yet discovered the ping.fm revolution, check it out. You can post to all your social networks from one place. I push updates to Twitter, Facebook and a whole bunch of sites I never use. Now, I can … Continue reading
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Experimentation. I’m trying out posts without titles in my current theme. I met a very friendly Washington State policeman at Trader Joe’s supermarket this morning. He kindly informed me that they had added a motorcycle parking section in the carpark. … Continue reading
Bessy
Today is my greant aunt Bess’s 98th birthday. Ninety eight years old and still going strong. Bess is the eldest of her siblings, and one of only two still living alone. She’s an inspiration to us all. In honour of … Continue reading
Shopping in Portland
I spent the day shopping in Portland today. Tax free shopping in Oregon, yay! My first stop was REI, an outdoors store. I was in the market for a few things. A waterproof duffle bag for the back of the … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, Georgia Boot, goretex, Hennessy Hammock, Oregon, Portland, REI, tent, Wolfman
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Motorcycle maintenance issues strike 1
I spent the day shopping in Portland today. More on that later. After leaving REI and heading to a boot shop, I stopped to fill the bike with gas. I looked down to see oil dripping rapidly from the bike. … Continue reading
Posted in Motorcycle Diary, Travels
Tagged chris vandervoort, cycletune, motorcycle maintenance, motorcycles, oil leaks, Oregon, Portland
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