California to Cartagena!
This is my first posting here and since I am new to this, please be patient. A quick little background.
I was an avid motorcycle rider in my youth. I started with a small Honda SL 70 when I was 11 or 12, a small street bike when I was 15, a Honda 750 in the late 70’s and then a Suzuki GS 1000 the first year they came out. I even rode from Mexico to Canada back in 1978, on a whim with some buddies. My last real motorcycle was a Yamaha 1100 which I stopped riding when my first daughter was born in 86.
January of last year, I went to the Philippians and spent a month riding around the northern island of Luzon with several friends. I used a Honda 200 for this. It was the perfect bike. We had a great time, for the most part. Wine, women and song!!!
Now I have an apartment in Cartagena, Colombia. I was thinking of purchasing a bike in the states and riding it to Cartagena. Once I am here in Cartagena, I can take a break. Then when I am ready, continue south. I am in no hurry. I was even thinking I could take several trips using Cartagena as my base.
The First series of question I have is in regards to Border crossings. I have a visa to be in Colombia as long as I want to. I was wondering if any one knows how long my bike can stay for. Additionally I am interested in the best way to get from Panama to Cartagena.
I also have a lot of other advice I need, but I will post that as I come up with things.
On another note, I have a large apartment here in Cartagena, on the beach. I would be happy to host some motorcycle travelers who are traveling from North America and swap stories. Could be fun!!
Thanks, Martin
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