Tag Archives: motorcycle roads

Respect for Potholes

Posted on December 15, 2011 by greg

After some heavy lifting and lots of grunting the bikes had been offloaded and safely put on shore. Then came the longest custom clearance of the entire trip, it took over 5 hours of waiting, checking VIN numbers and correcting … Continue reading →

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Crossing into Panama

Posted on November 29, 2011 by greg

     I arrived at the border early today, not knowing what to expect but expecting long delays. The usual “helpers” came out of nowhere all looking to make a few dollars by making things seem more difficult than they … Continue reading →

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Departing from my Semi-Domesticated Life

Posted on November 28, 2011 by greg

  After leading a semi-domesticated life in Costa Rica, I am heading south again continuing my journey. Semi-domestication was unlike any other time in my journey. In the evening I would help with laundry and dishes or often just relax … Continue reading →

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Where the streets have no name

Posted on November 23, 2011 by greg

I think that when world famous rock band U2 wrote “Where the Streets Have No Name” they were in Costa Rica. I used Google Earth today to find my way to Irazu Volcano. The directions seemed easy enough; left out … Continue reading →

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Is it far?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by greg

I need to learn to put distance into perspective. It is about as many kilometers from Guatemala City to San Jose Costa Rica as it is from Ottawa to Thunder Bay Ontario, yet when I ask for directions the only … Continue reading →

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Entering Costa Rica

Posted on November 15, 2011 by greg

With a bit of a hangover and only 3 hours sleep I packed my bike and got ready to go to Costa Rica. Locals told me it would take seven hours to reach San Jose, so at 7am I was … Continue reading →

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Nicaragua

Posted on November 12, 2011 by greg

  Since my border crossing was so easy I still had a full day in front of me to enjoy Nicaragua. I had planned on stopping at Cerro Negro Volcano and checking out the activities there. Apparently you can snowboard … Continue reading →

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Entering Nicaragua

Posted on November 11, 2011 by greg

After my experience entering Honduras I was determined not to use “helpers” for Nicaragua. Exiting Honduras was easy enough, hand in a form, a stamp here another there and good bye Honduras.  I got back on my bike and was … Continue reading →

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Crossing Honduras

Posted on November 9, 2011 by greg

I woke up in El Salvador to the sound of the waves crashing into the beach, no alarm clock for me anymore. I wanted to get an early start, cross Honduras without stopping and reach Nicaragua by early evening. I … Continue reading →

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Volcano top to the Beach

Posted on November 8, 2011 by greg

El Salvador – November 5 – 7 After crossing into El Salvador there was one very noticeable change, the roads were smooth. The ride into San Salvador was free of speed bumps and had it not been for the Volcano … Continue reading →

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