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Old 27 Mar 2013
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Buenas noticias, ahora algunas fotos?
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Hi mates,

no clue, what you are talking about.
But I know the guy, that started this thread: Ernesto.
He´s a good friend of us and somebody, who helped us a lot! His hospitality was outstanding - even after three years of riding around the world and experiencing great hospitality many times (especially in Australia) the encounters with him both in Alaska and Uruguay are quite something special.

@Ernesto: enjoy your time in down under and watch out for Krad-Vagabunden-sticker!

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Estimado amigo,mañana encaro la grand ocean road...llevo 1800 kmts en una kimco 125...esperame en Darwin,apuestale a la motito!!! jajaja
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las maquinas que me sugeriste no cumplían con el rego así que me jugé ala kimco
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G'day Ernesto,

En serio amigo. Usted puede querer pensar en el comercio el 125 en algo más grande en Adelaide!

Advertencia - Por favor, trate de entender - Será muy peligroso ir a través de Western Australia, por la costa oeste, hasta el Territorio del Norte y Queensland a través de la cantidad o trenes de carretera en la carretera, los camiones sí algo mucho, mucho más grande!

Hacer 70 kilómetros por hora en una bicicleta pequeña, no es algo que me arriesgaría.

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Hoy he llegado a Mt Gam... aquí fotos:https://www.facebook.com/Thedreamstrip

Saludos!!
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Amigo David hemos llegado a Perth...ahora empieza otro desafío,llegar a Darwin en la 125 cc...apuesta todas tus cervezas a que llego.
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Bien hecho! Usted necesitará combustible adicional hacia el norte, asegúrese de tener por lo menos 10 + el teniente Ahora eso es un montón de cerveza de sus apuestas! Territorians en un punto consumen más cerveza que cualquier persona en todo el mundo, nos conocen para conseguir un poco de sed, andar seguro, nos reuniremos en Darwin.
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Rumbo a Darwin...

Hemos llegado a Northampton, voy a ver si llego hoy a Carnavon,llevamos buen ritmo a pesar de la baja cilindrada.Comenzamos a rodar la zona brava.
Este es mi blog, por si quieren seguirme: The Dreams Trip / El viaje de los sueños
Si alguien esta en el camino, y quiere ser parte de nuestra historia avise con tiempo...
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Estoy en Warmun,por salir a Kununurra...pronto estaré en Darwin...prepara esas cervezas,que estén bien frías!!! jajajajaja
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Estimado amigo,mañana llego a Darwin en la tarde
Como puedo hacer para contactarte, y si es posible contar con un lugar para la tienda por dos noches.
0418618043 es el teléfono de mi amigo Daniel,el hace la parte de traductor telefónico, si lo llamas el me dará el mensaje de inmediato.
Espero recibir noticias tuyas.
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La primera experiencia con HUBB

Mi primera experiencia con personas de Horizonte sin límites no ha podido ser mejor.
Gracias a este grupo he conocido la hospitalidad y sociabilidad de la gente del norte de Australia.
He conocido en persona a David (Dwrite), un hombre sencillo, alegre, jovial, solidario…
Este hombre me abrió las puertas de su casa (yo era totalmente desconocido para él) me alimento, me dio un techo…y durante mi estadía me trato como un rey.
Me enseño su Australia como pocas personas, sus comidas, sus cervezas, sus sueños de viajes, su visión del mundo.
Para mi hablando español y él en Ingles, daban dudas que tan importante podía ser nuestra comunicación…pero a los tumbos, pudimos tener el entendimiento necesario para que cada uno comprendiera como pensábamos.
Hablar de la calidad de persona con la que me encontré en Darwin es necesario, no siempre se encuentran personas tan verdaderas, solidarias y dispuestas a enseñar lo que a lo largo de la vida han aprendido.
David (Dwrite) próximamente se embarcara en un viaje para el resto de su vida, montara su motocicleta por Europa y América…si alguien puede tender una mano en su camino, ayudarlo en lo que necesite, darle alojamiento o solo compartir una comida, una charla, un café o una cerveza(es su locura)…esta persona merece ser escuchada…por eso si en el futuro se llegan a cruzar en su ruta, no dejen de verlo u oírlo…en su interior hay cosas que merecen el mayor respeto y de las cuales pueden aprender mucho.
Ojala David encuentres muchas personas como tú en tu próximo viaje, eres una gran persona.
Agradezco tu hospitalidad y espero que el mundo te brinde lo mejor.
Ahora ya tienes un amigo latinoamericano.
Gracias.
Ernesto


My first experience with unlimited Horizonte people could not be better.
Thanks to this group I have known hospitality and sociability of the people of northern Australia.
I have personally known David (dwrite), a simple, cheerful, jovial, caring ...
This man opened the door of his house (I was completely unknown to him) I eat, I got a roof ... and during my stay treated me like a king.
He showed me his Australia as few people, their food, their , their travel dreams, their world view.
For my Spanish speaking and he in English, gave important questions that could be our communication ... but to the dumps, we have the understanding necessary to understand each as we thought.
Talking about the quality of person I met in Darwin is necessary, people are not always as true, supportive and willing to teach it throughout life have learned.
David (dwrite) will soon embark on a journey for the rest of his life, rode his motorcycle through Europe and America ... if anyone can lend a hand in his way, help you with your needs, give accommodation or just share a meal, a chat, a coffee or a (his crazy) ... this person deserves to be heard ... so if in the future will come to cross on their way, do not forget to see or hear ... inside there are things that deserve the greatest respect and which can learn a lot.
Hopefully David find many people like you on your next trip, you're a great person.
I appreciate your hospitality and hope the world will provide the best.
Now you have a friend in Latin America.
Thank you.
Ernesto
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Ernesto is in Brisbane

Well ladies and gents, Ernesto is alive and in Brisbane! The kymco is doing fine, but a loss of the drive chain saw it roadside for a few days, just north of GinGin.

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Agradecimiento...Thanks...

Dear friends Horizons Unlimited, I have come to my house in Uruguay after achieving that give a little more around Australia on a 125 cc Kimco.
After nearly 20,000 miles into this territory in a little over two months.
Another adventure full of stories, people, experiences and images.
Australia is a huge ... very huge land, full of magnificent places, bizarre wildlife and friendly people and solidarity.
For those who live for a job, often reach distant places and lands the first world it is very difficult, very difficult.
But not impossible, I managed to survive with a budget Australia forty dollars there ... Clearly this is very hard, but possible ... low cylinder machine, has helped fuel the economy for low power consumption.
Everything is possible and when people help you along the way ...
At the end of this trip I have only to thank Dominic infinitely, for their attempts to get help ... A David who stoically endured me Darwin, as Rod and Mrs who have given me a unique image of Brisbane.
Besides Españolísimo Carlos Valdez with whom we have interacted in Cairms.
To all of them (members of the HUBB), thank you, with this kind of people the path becomes easier and their actions are taxed in the heart of one lifetime.
Thank you for this opportunity to HUBB, the entire Australian people, new friends.
We are already negotiating with my wife my next destinations of Asia and Africa, in the same way, on a budget and at very low displacements ... travel is possible, no matter your class or your resources ... only you have to be right ... walk right and with a smile ... then the world opens up for you, supportive and unique.
Thanks ... infinite thanks!
Ernesto Urrestarasu.


Estimados amigos de horizonte sin límites, he llegado a mi casa en Uruguay después de lograr dar un poco más que la vuelta de Australia en una Kimco 125 cc.
Fueron casi 20.000 kilómetros dentro de este territorio, en un poco más de dos meses.
Otra aventura llena de historias, de gente, experiencias e imágenes.
Australia es una tierra enorme…muy enorme, llena de lugares magníficos, de fauna extravagante y de gente simpática y solidaria.
Para los que vivimos de un trabajo, muchas veces llegar a lugares lejanos y tierras del primer mundo nos resulta muy difícil, pero muy difícil.
Pero no es imposible, he logrado sobrevivir a Australia con un presupuesto de cuarenta dólares…claro que esto allí es muy duro, pero posible…la máquina de baja cilindrada, me ha ayudado en la economía de gasolina por su bajo consumo.
Todo es posible y más cuando hay gente que te ayuda en el camino…
En este final de viaje solo me resta agradecer infinitamente a Dominic, por sus intentos de conseguir ayuda…A David quien me ha soportado estoicamente en Darwin y a Rod y Sra quienes me han dado una imagen inigualable de Brisbane.
Además del españolísimo Carlos Valdez con quien hemos interactuado en Cairms.
A todos ellos (miembros del HUBB), muchísimas gracias, con esta clase de personas el camino se hace más fácil y sus actos quedan gravados en el corazón de uno para toda la vida.
Gracias al HUBB por esta oportunidad, a todo el pueblo australiano, a los nuevos amigos.
Ya estamos negociando con mi esposa mis próximos destinos de Asia y África, de la misma forma, con poco presupuesto y en muy bajas cilindradas…es posible viajar, no importa tu condición social ni tus recursos…solo, hay que ser derecho…caminar derecho y con una sonrisa…entonces el mundo se abre para ti, solidario y único.
Gracias…infinitas gracias!
Ernesto Urrestarasu.
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