Glad to hear that everything's as it should be, all reports to the contrary notwithstanding.

Heather, I'm not sure whether you've read any of the old reports about how to do this. Basically, you ride around the airport to the old freight section--couple of miles circling the field clockwise from the passenger terminal area, asking for directions if you feel uncertain. Bring cash for the full amount. Bring a supply of patience, and just muddle along until the deed is done. It's a lot like crossing Central American borders, except more so.

They will probably tell you you don't need to worry about the aduana. Don't believe them. There's a little aduana shack on the access to the cargo area of the airport. Go there, and do whatever it takes to check the bike out of the country. The aduana people might tell you you don't need to do anything, just as the Girag people did. Don't believe them, either. You'll be glad to have it done if you ever come back--which you might, whether or not it's in the plans.

Take photos of the bike before turning it over. Don't leave valuables with the bike. Think about removing mirrors or other vulnerable bits, but don't obsess. Etc. etc. etc. Be philosophical if stuff gets bent or broken. You'll be reunited with your bike on another continent before you know it.

Last piece of advice: try to get a window seat on the plane. Worth it.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark