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The final ride – Terra del Fuego – Buenos Aires

Posted on March 20, 2012

The ride from Ushuaia through Terra Del Fuego towards Buenos Aires was a mix of emotions for me. I was glad to be heading north towards sunshine once again but sad that this was going to be the last part … Continue reading →

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Terra Del Fuego

Posted on March 5, 2012

After riding 70,000 km through 35 countries from Australia through Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North, Central and South America I have reached the end of the world,       Ushuaia Argentina! The ride from Porto Areanas to Terra Del Fuego … Continue reading →

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Chile – Argentina – Chile

Posted on February 29, 2012

Crossing into Argentina was easy and hassle free, the process took 10 min at each side once we found the border. After entering we rode onto the first town and set up camp. The differences between the countries and people … Continue reading →

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Santiago – Patagonia

Posted on February 26, 2012

We rented an apartment and spent two nights in Santiago. We had to get supplies for the trip south as this was the last major city. It’s a nice city as cities go but I’ve had enough of concrete jungles … Continue reading →

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Bolivia – Chile

Posted on February 9, 2012

We left Potasi after a hearty breakfast of bread and jam and headed for the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flats which sit at 3653 meters above sea level and covers 12000 square km. It was only 200km … Continue reading →

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Road of Death – Potosi

Posted on February 1, 2012

After a restful two days in La Paz we headed out on the “road of death” before heading to a town called Potosi. The ride to the road of death was interesting itself, we had to ride about 5km through … Continue reading →

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Peru-Bolivia

Posted on January 29, 2012

I made it back to the BMW garage just in time to pick up my bike and gear. Then I went back my hotel repacked and loaded it up for an early departure to beat the Lima traffic    (if … Continue reading →

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Machu picchu

Posted on January 24, 2012

I flew down to Cusco and met up with a few friends that have been riding the ride as well. I hired myself a little 250cc Honda of some sorts and we set out the following morning for a little … Continue reading →

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Lima to Cusco

Posted on January 19, 2012

I’m sitting here in an Airport once again, this time awaiting a flight to Cusco so I can go and see Machu Picchu. The computer unit for my bike is in the post thanks to Steve in BMW cork. It … Continue reading →

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Lima

Posted on January 17, 2012

Well I’m still here in Lima . My bike problem has gotten worse. Who builds a bike with an immobiliser that locks the owner out. The reason I bought a BMW is because there suppose to be reliable.  They put these devises in bikes so … Continue reading →

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