Riding on Vancouver Island

Anxious to feel the difference a new steering head bearing might have made to my bike, I take her for a short spin through Victoria and out to the waterfront road.  Crazy as it sounds…the bike feels worse!  And when… Read More ›

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Heading to Vancouver Island, British Columbia

After finally being able to get the steering head bearing I needed (thank goodness they had it in stock!) we head for the ferry at Tsawwassen and off to Vancouver Island.  I’m so excited to see this part of the… Read More ›

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Getting back to North America

After nearly two years on the road, we have finally reached the end of our planned travel in South America. We could go on and on, I think, as far as riding this continent or moving on to others.  There… Read More ›

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A Spring in the Steppe

The true heart of Kazakhstan can be found in its vast steppe land, at times stretching to an infinite horizon in every direction. The world’s ninth largest country, a third of Kazakhstan’s colossal land area is steppe, an indication of just how immense this landscape is. So common is the sight of eternal, flat plain that it is easy to take this beautiful habitat for granted and many exploring the natural wonders of the country bypass this glorious grassland and focus mainly on […]

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Mexico

It was only a matter of time before we were sucked into the vortex that was Mexico City. Although driving around the country of Mexico you soon realise that locally, the city is simply referred to as  ‘Mexico’, or ‘DF’ (Distrito Federal). The signs simply say ‘Mexico’. Everywhere you travel the signs say ‘Mexico’ and the […]

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Montevideo, Uruguay

Brian and I have a bright spot on the horizon in Uruguay, and his name is Pete.  He is a friend we met back in Mexico and who graduated with the same class of Stahlratte travelers. Pete will be last… Read More ›

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Alpine Delight in Creel

We always love a good mountain town, whether it be someplace stylish a’ la Whistler, somewhere close to home like Government Camp, or the adventure capital of the Copper Canyon, Creel. Leaving our spectacularly situated hotel on the rim of … Continue reading →
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Van sin van : Istanbul

Our honeymoon in Turkey and Greece was a completely different travel experience from our last journey abroad. We started out by taking a mercifully direct flight from San Francisco to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, 14 hours that went by quickly…
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Riding from Iguacu to Florianopolis, Brazil

After a pleasant and productive week of repairs, eating and sightseeing in Foz du Iguacu, we ride east toward the coast. We’ve got a ticking clock ahead of us in the form of reserved flights for the bikes and for… Read More ›

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A Look Back ~ and Forward

Time is always surprising; It seems like just yesterday, not nearly 27 years ago, that I first locked eyes with Jim, in Ken’s living room. Jim, full-bearded and scruffy, just off the boat from Alaska. Myself, fully focused on going to … Continue reading →
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Tres Fronterras and the Swampy Cow

The falls at Iguazu are only a few miles up the river from the triple international border shared between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.  On the way back from the Brazil side of the falls, Brian and I ride out to… Read More ›

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Iguazu Falls

When I think of Brasil, I think of Iguazu and the great goliath of waterfalls that is so exotic to me.  Riding east from Paraguay and into Brasil drops you nearly on the doorstep of the great cascades.  The falls… Read More ›

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Riding into Brazil

There are only about 100 miles to cross to get from Walter’s place to the border with Brazil at Ciudad del Este.  Walter gives us some great ideas about places to camp and some sites we should try and get… Read More ›

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The Reason We Went ~

While a big birthday was the impetus for planning the trip, Mexico’s Copper Canyon was the draw. While we were very pleasantly surprised to fall in love with Alamos and El Fuerte on the way, the Canyon was the planned … Continue reading →
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Walter and his 2CV

As we ride out of Asuncion the hovering storm clouds finally break open and spill out onto the land, drenching us completely at the edge of the city, and then for the next two hours.  Water creeps into absolutely every… Read More ›

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Asuncion, Paraguay

Our ride to Asuncion is a long one, and seems to burn through the day quickly.  Having had to deal with a hard-starting bike this morning no doubt has set the tone for the day.  We arrive in Asuncion later… Read More ›

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Jesuit Missions of La Santissima Trinidad de Parana, Paraguay

Aleixo Garcia first discovered Paraguay in 1524.  Over the next nearly one hundred years Spain worked to develop it by conquering the native people and establishing cities and colonies.  Struggles ensued for decades as the Spanish King issued various decrees… Read More ›

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La Cava Restaurant ~ A Little Piece of Paradise in Guerrero

One highlight of our Trafalgar trip to Mexico last month was our “Be My Guest” lunch at La Cava Restaurant in Guerrero. Guerrero sits high in the apple and fruit orchard region of Chihuahua, and is famous for it’s fruit … Continue reading →
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Paraguay by Motorcycle

After crossing into Paraguay we settle into a hostel just a few miles from the border in Encarnacion. This town is home to a famous Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebration and we have only missed that by a couple of… Read More ›

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Crossing into Paraguay

We ride the 95-100 miles up to Posadas on the River Parana and park up at a large building just before the bridge that crosses to Paraguay and go inside.  But this isn’t the Immigration and Customs office for us. … Read More ›

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