Around the Koala hostel in Potosi, Patrick and I met and talked to the owner of the place to see if he would know anybody who could help us build the memorial for Kevin. The guys we found ourselves by asking in hardware shops really tried to put the screws to us. Not only did the owner help us, he knew Kevin! What?? For real? He said he remembered very well. ...
Good Galapagos Morning! After a beautiful sleep in luxury, this is the first official full day on our boat tour. It’s early disembark today and all days. The way the Naturalist Guide has us scheduled each day is an early morning hike, and then back to boat mid day for lunch. Return to shore either in the same location or another location for a snorkel with...
We lined up early on the dock in San Cristobal Island to take the 7 AM water taxi to Puerto Ayora. What a ride!!!!! The water taxi was overly packed with people. Luckily Kevin and I bought our tickets yesterday. Even more lucky we got a part of the bench under a cover, because little did we know how choppy it would be and the passengers outside where hammered...
We’re in!! After 30 something countries on this journey, it’s still exciting to me every time the border officers let me in. They have the power to deny. And then it’s another new country.. new territory for me to explore! After crossing the border to Nicaragua, Mark and I decided to head straight to Granada. It’s Walter...
Packing up the bikes to leave Guanajuato. Miss you already.. ;-(((((((((( The street we live on in Guanajuato. Officially on the road again!! You can’t miss it because you can’t miss all of the speed bumps (topes) in Mexico. They certainly make good use of them throughout the country! I’ve seen many of these reindeer...
Guanajuato was a pleasant surprise to see in the morning!!! How gorgeous are the colors here!! Little did we know that this town is all about color. Unlike any place I’ve been before….. I’m not sure where to start with this town, there is so much to show. We went for breakfast, and it was a no brainer that we should stay longer...
From Mascota Mexico we find a road that follows the bottom of a big lake (Laguna de Chapata) toward Guanajuato. This road will keep us off the main highway. Big note: Not only are highways boring, but they have super expensive tolls throughout the entire country. It’s darn near necessary to stay off the highways for that reason alone. ...
From Puerto Vallarta we all want to head inland again. Found another very curvy road to follow.. shock! I personally want to make my way toward Mexico City. The boys do too at this point, as there are some really cool ruins near the city. But first we ride away from the west coast. Fields of the all important agave plant from which the tequila is made. The boys...
From Mazatlan we ride to Puerto Vallarta, about 450 km. I had it in my head to get to this town as Puerto Vallarta was a favorite for me when I was young and escaping Indiana for spring break. We traveled down the coast of Mexico, but it’s not like really traveling down the coast.. no views. You win some, you lose some. The ride was pretty...
Good morning from Durango Mexico! Nice view!! I have to say that is one of the greatest pleasures of living on the road; waking up to something different nearly every day. Romeo Romeo, wherefore art thou?? (Couldn’t help it.. sorry!! ;-))) The Espinazo del Diablo is a special road, but no matter how special, we don’t want to go back the same...