25,500km's - Victoria, BC, Canada to Yaviza, Panama And Back
 

Hi all,

I just arrived back home in Victoria, BC, Canada after my solo trip to Yaviza, Panama and back. For those who are interested I have a blog at www.scrabblebiker.com. There's also a possibility that I many be making a presentation at the HU meeting in Nakusp BC this summer. I'd also be happy to answer specific questions by private message if you're thinking of visiting any of those areas.

The Bike: 2007 BMW F650GS
Distance: 25,500km's
Time frame: 12 weeks (way too short)
Longest day: 785km's in northern Mexico
Typical day: 250 to 350km's
Countries visited: 9
Borders crossed: 16
Mechanical difficulties: brake light stuck on and nothing else
Pulled over by cops: 3 times (1 bogus, 1 legitimate, 1 stretching it a bit)
Tickets received: 0
Warnings received: 1 (Idaho - justified)
Bribes paid: 1 ($5 - Nicaragua - stretching it a bit)
Bribes refused to pay: 1 (Honduras - bogus)
Bad people encountered: 0
Nice, friendly, helpful people encountered: too many to count
Things I wished I had left at home: Camping and cooking gear
Favourite country: 9 way tie. They're all awesome in their own way
Highlights: Arriving in Yaviza; Coming home

Glad you are home in time for our winter weather here on the Island :Beach:

Will look forward to hearing the stories at Nakusp !

BTW: great web site. Really well done

Kevan and Karen from Nanaimo