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Where would you go???
  • If you had told the boss that you are leaving end of May
  • No real idea of a next job... maybe start a small business. But happy enough to think about it for a good long while
  • You were in Ghana
  • You had a fully (actually over) equipped HZJ78 sitting in the drive with a few more bits and pieces to do.
  • You don't fancy ANY more West or Central Africa
  • You have shipping prices to Namibia - through corporate contacts it is a good deal.
  • You want to spend at least three months in Namibia
  • You have friends in South Africa and indeed all over most of southern Africa
  • Carnet issues are theoretically sorted out
  • There is also so much to see in Europe later?
  • Even North America's wilderness areas has a certain pull

As of last week this is no longer a hypothetical situation for me So bring on the ideas folks! Another one that appeals is driving up to Spain, sticking it in a container, relaxing for a month and then picking it up in South Africa/Namibia. The only thing I am not into is more of West (i.e. West or East of Ghana - North is no Problem!) Africa or Central Africa. I have seen enough over 13 years for a while. So apart from Driving south basically ANY other suggestions are welcome, Cheers,
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Well, congratulations. I need a bit of time to make suggestions, southern Italy comes to mind (good food and wine and a laid back atmosphere), but just wanted to say good luck with it.

Spain
France Italy
Tunisia
Lybia
Egypt
....
Middle east
Pakistan
India
and then in a container to............somewhere
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roooooad triiiiiiiip *breaks out air guitar*

without a doubt I would go to Armenia.
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Hi Gil,
I reckon Chris is talking a whole lot of sense, that would be a great trip......add a Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia loop and your laughing!

Have a great time.......i'm not in the least bit jealous!!
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Tadjikistan
I'd go to Tadjikistan. For no Particular reason. Via Mozambique, Uganda and Ethiopia off course. After that, probably Mogolia, Russia, and from there try to get into Alaska one way or another. That's another continent, right? South from there?
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Hi Gil,
Well, you kept that quiet !

Me, my choices,
Road trips starting in Namibia,, Okavango, Kariba,Zambezi, Nogorogoro, and keep on east until you get to the water of the Indian ocean.
chill and relax.
then south to Sani pass, then more south to Cape Town,
BIG CHILL
then head north up the west coast road right on through Skeleton, then over orange river, and on up to Van Zyles pass.
Ship out of Walvis bay to maybe Cassablanca for a bit of dune driving before heading into Europe through Gibralter ect for a tour around Europe.

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Well, well, well
Gil

your WWF post didn't get you in trouble did it?

Quick thought:

Take up the shipping option to Namibia, spend as long as poss enjoying Nam, then on to Bots, SA, poss Zim, Zam, Moz - see all the must sees, hook up with all your friends and contacts - enjoy Xmas in Southern Africa, then when the roads caling again hit the East coast route north bound, cross into the Middle East - Egypt, Sinai, Jordan, Syria, Israel and ???

Yours options are endless - right down all the places you want to see/visit/experience, listen to recommendations and work out a route, taking advantage of any good offers like the cheap shipping deal.

Looking forward to the next instalment of Gil's adventures

Oh, you lucky b+*%$!
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  • There is also so much to see in Europe later?
  • Even North America's wilderness areas has a certain pull
So apart from Driving south basically ANY other suggestions are welcome, Cheers,
Gil
Think South America.

The problem with the wilderness areas in NA - you only get a 3 month visa for the U.S. - and crossing into Canada doesn't change anything. But if 3 months is all you have, then yes, something to definitely consider. Lots of great adventure riding there (and within shouting distance of motorcycle repair/parts).
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