Palenque – Welcome to the Jungle

We stopped at a great little campground (Rancho Camping San Nicolas) in San Cristobal de Las Casas where we met Shannon and Josh from The Next Adventures and Wilson, Sarah, […]

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Merengebied Ethiopië

Addis Abeba We vullen onze voorraad aan in de eerste redelijke supermarkt die we in Ethiopië tegenkomen en vervangen de kapotte accu. Die moet uiteraard cash betaald worden; bij de zesde pinautomaat die we proberen kunnen we geld opnemen. Daarna beginnen we aan het visumverlengtraject. Zo makkelijk als het krijgen van het visum was, zo moeilijk is het verlengen. Het begint met de screeni [...]

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Argentine Islands

Today we say a ton on whales and then we visited the Ukrainian Vernadsky Base. Where they do research on the hole in the Ozone layer. They have the southernmost souvenir shop in the world and a fully functional bar. … Continue reading →

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Adelie Penguins, a Polar plunge, and cape Horn

Today we had a special treat as we had been informed that a colony of Adelie Penguins was near by. They are not normally found this far north. The Adelie have a black beak and a white ring around the … Continue reading →

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Break in the weather

Woke up today to sunshine, bonus that we had some sun albeit with showers and a cold wind and it’s the weekend so no work. Nice run down the coast road to the beach and for breakfast. Saw plenty bikes out today which was great and met a trio of riders …

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Oaxaca and the Pueblos Mancommunados

Our plan after Mexico City was to head to the colonial town of Puebla to try the famous mole poblano and then continue on to hike the dormant volcano Ixtaccihuatl. […]

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02/13/2014 – 224 days/19678 miles

The ride from Mae Hong Son to Pai was probably the best portion of the loop yet. Yet again…great scenery, on a windy and well paved road.             Pai is a bit of a hippie … Continue reading →

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