Ok... I rode from Los Angeles California to the southern tip of South America, and back. I started out with a friend from Alberta Canada - Larry is a rancher whom I met when I rode to Alaska a few years earlier and had stayed in touch with. He had recently bought a new bike and wanted to go for a ride. So we set our sights on Tierra Del Fuego. But, he had to turn back in Colombia. Then I rode with Brian from England, Patrick from Ireland, and Damon from New Zealand, from Columbia to Santiago Chile. After that, I was on my own.

This was an exciting trip for a number of reasons. It was over 30,000 miles thru Latin America and the Andes mountains, and I didn't speak much Spanish. There was also the small detail of the Darien Gap. And, then there was "Death Road" in Bolivia - supposedly the most dangerous road in the world.

Anyway, I blogged about the entire journey right here.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

South for a while... maybe longer

Ok... I'm headed for South America in about a week.  Don't really have much of a plan but to head south.  Will be riding with a friend from Alberta Canada - Larry is a rancher whom I met when I rode to Alaska a few years back and have stayed in touch with.  He recently bought a new bike and wants to go for a ride.  So, Tierra Del Fuego, here we come.  This will be an exciting trip for a number of reasons.  It will be over 30,000 miles thru Latin America and the Andes mountains, I don't speak Spanish (yet), and there is the small detail of the Darien Gap. I also want to ride "Death Road" in Bolivia - supposedly the most dangerous road in the world.

I will be blogging about this adventure as it unfolds... adios amigos.

4 comments:

  1. Wow. I'm impressed. What a grand adventure! I can't wait for the stories. Good luck!

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  2. Good luck Andy,Dad!!!! Keep us posted

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  3. Just checking up on you two, lol. Hope you have a great time. We look forward to following the adventure.

    Miles

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  4. Andy, Its great to see you living the life you spoke so fondly of. We miss your banter and are wish you a safe and enjoyable trip. Stay in touch and I look forward to reading more as it comes.

    Kevin Carroll

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