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Day 13 – Hacienda Venecia (Eric) / Volcano Ride (Gio)
Today was a tale of two voyages. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times (not really), it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…” Gio and I had different days today. … Continue reading
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Day 12 – Jardin to Hacienda Venecia (Paradise)
As usual, our day starts with a stroll for some coffee. Today it’s a short stroll with cafes all around lining the colorful square. We don’t really know what to expect from the ride today because we’ve simply picked the … Continue reading
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Day 11 – Medellin to Santa Fe Antioquia to Jardin
Great stay in Medellin, but alas, now it’s time to brave our way out of town. We spent some time in the morning trying to catch up on the blog (Do your homework as Gio says) and getting breakfast while … Continue reading
Posted in 2019 Colombia
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Day 10 – Medellin Day: Rest, Comunas, Escobar, City Center, Great Food
Hola from Medellin. Today was touring the city and checking it out, and we were able to see things we’d never even thought of. The day started with a great brunch at Burdo. Like many places here, the aesthetic is … Continue reading
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Day 9 – Barrancabermeja to Medellin
I’m still a day behind in my blogging, but I’m hoping to catch up today in between Medellin exploring. I’d be further along if I hadn’t hit a car yesterday. What’s that? Huh? Oh yea, that’s just sucking you right … Continue reading
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Day 8 – Borichara to Barrancabermeja – A Day of Dirt
Nothing I’m going to write will be able to describe today’s adventure. I may be able to share some factual experiences and some photos along the way, but I can’t come close to making it real. I’ll do my best … Continue reading
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Day 7 – Villa de Leyva to Borichara
I rarely find it hard to leave in the morning, but this morning began with me wishing we’d had more time in Villa de Leyva. We had some breakfast at the hotel after ordering the “Santa Maria” breakfast without having … Continue reading
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Day 7 – Part Deux (just a few photos I couldn’t load with the slow internet)
Ok, before I get to the epic Day 8, I need to throw in some photos from Day 7. The internet was so bad in Barichara that I gave up. First, it’s really hard to photograph all the towns we … Continue reading
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Day 6 – Bogota to Villa de Leyva
We landed in Villa de Leyva this afternoon. As we dismount our bikes after our ride, Gio asks, “What’s the next thing after ‘epic?’” Well, that’s how today went. Epic riding, or the next better thing after that. And then … Continue reading
Posted in 2019 Colombia
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Day 5 – Bogota Again – Getting the Route Squared Away
Got an early start today so I could book Gio’s room tonight, and there aren’t rooms! Sonofa. Well, I got him a room a block away, so crisis averted. He should be here around 10:00 tonight! I’m feeling ready to … Continue reading
Posted in 2019 Colombia
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Day 4 – Bogota – Rest and Planning Day
I don’t think the experience yesterday on that road really started hitting until last night and I realized that there was no way I could ride like that for 11 more days. Doing SOME riding like that is totally doable, … Continue reading
Posted in 2019 Colombia
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Day 3 – Salento to Bogota – One Hard Day
I’ve had MANY hard days on a motorcycle. I’ve ridden through rain, over rocky mountain passes, down the sides of snowy mountains, across ice fields; I’ve ridden through cold that left me shaking and unable to move my limbs and … Continue reading
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Day 2 – Cali to Salento (via Armenia)
The day started with some coffee and fruit in the hotel’s garden restaurant, and I met a retired Canadian couple (because Canadians are EVERYWHERE) who had already been to Bogota and were on their way to Cali. They travel. A … Continue reading
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Day 1 – MKE to Cali, Colombia – Travel Day
There is really nothing like getting dropped off by yourself into a Central or South American city at night. The humidity and the smells and the warmth. Ahh, the warmth. And the people. People everywhere. On bikes, walking, but mostly … Continue reading
Posted in 2019 Colombia
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The California Zephyr – San Fransisco to Chicago – A Photo Journal – (click here for photos to load)
I didn’t blog this trip, but I snapped a few iphone photos out the window along the way. Can’t wait for the next rail trip.
Posted in 2018 Californy Zephyr
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Day 8 – Todos los Santos to Loreto
Morning started with a run down some dusty, bendy roads alongside small, clear flowing aqueducts that supplied the green planted fields on either side as we made our way down to a vast, empty beach of endless sand and close-crashing … Continue reading
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Day 6 – La Paz to San Jose del Cabo
Forgot to post a picture from yesterday. I mean, I’m not going to let a self-portrait go without posting. My mom would be so disappointed… I got up early this morning and headed into town for a quick breakfast, riding … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Baja
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Day 5 – Mulegé to La Paz
Ok, you’re finally getting a short one today. Promise. Totally cereal this time. I got up after an astounding night’s sleep (in a good way) thinking I would just have a nice 5-hour ride to La Paz cruising along Hwy … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Baja
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Day 4 – Mulegé (hang out day)
If you’re still reading, I’ll reward you with a (relatively) shorter post today! De nada. I woke up tired and groggy – a midnight manhunt in a foreign country where you’re the target will do that to you. Let’s just … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Baja
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Day 3 – Bahia de los Angeles to Mulege
Walking around “town” this morning in Bahia de los Angeles, I can’t escape a particular word: abandoned. Buildings, restaurants, basketball courts, cars, boats, entire landscapes, and even, unfortunately, people. It’s a very common sensation that I’ve felt throughout Baja. Paradise … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Baja
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Day 2 – Ensenada to Bahia de los Angeles (Happy St. Pat’s!)
Today was one of the tougher days I’ve had on a motorcycle. Also one of the more rewarding. Funny how that works. (Note to readers (all five of you and my mom): Yes, I am using a lot of Hipstamatic … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Baja
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Day 1 – LA to Ensenada
I’ll warn you – long post. There’s just an overwhelming assault on the senses when you ride into a foreign land, even if it’s “only” Mexico, our close neighbor… Today started out with a couple French press coffees and plenty … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Baja
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Day 0 – LA – Work Day
Flew in last night, and JonathAn was nice enough to take me to get my bike from storage. What a pain in the ass (the location of my bike, not JonathAn). At least on the way back, I got some … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Baja
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Introduction – Day (-1) – Flight to LA
Hola! Como estas? Estudio Espaniol mucho pero apprendo muy despacio. Pero, esta bien. Yea, my Spanish isn’t much, but hopefully it will get me through Mexico for a week or so. Quick word about the journey ahead: I’m headed to … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Baja
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Day 22 – Fairmont, MN to Milwaukee, HOME
“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard You’re almost there. This is the last leg of the journey, and then I … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 The Long Road Up
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The Road. Travelled. 