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Photo by Alessio Corradini, on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, of two locals

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Alessio Corradini,
on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia,
of two locals



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Old 19 May 2008
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Finished my Trip
Hey guys, I finally finished my South America trip. I sold my bike in Paraguay (was a lot harder than I thought, $3000 for the dispatchio), took the bus back to Buenos Aires, and got on a plane to Iowa last Sunday. It feels good to have completed the trip without serious injury. Life is a little less exciting now but it is nice to start making money again instead of spending it.

If you want to read a summary of my trip and see pictures please go here:
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Hi Geoff

Thank you for all the stories.

I think it has been a long time since one person causes so much uproar on the site! You can be proud of that (-:

Hope to see you somewhere on the road in another part of the world.
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I'm glad you made it back in one piece!
I'm sure your family is happy to have you home and that your moto miss-adventures are finally over

I'm sure you have learned a lot on this trip and have mature quite a bit.
Congratulations for pulling it off!
Tell your family is say HI!
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Mate so glad you have made it back in one piece & thank you for all the wonderful stories & moments of anguish to.

Cheers Mojo
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Que viva el gato
Geoff,good you finished sound and safe!Where is your next tripp taking you?
Would you choose the BMW again?
Are you bikeless ---so "el gato en botas"?
What else can i say
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You've certainly had yourself an adventure and kept us all amused. Good luck
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aaarrrgghhhRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!:stormy :


I just went to your site to read a great story and I found my PET HATE!!!! DARK TEXT ON A DARK BACKGROUND IS FU'~~/$%ING IMPOSSIBLE TO READ ON MOST COMPUTER SCREENS.

This should be a criminal offense and anyone who does it should be put up against a wall and shot. No exceptions, It's the only way to stamp this out. Same with light text on a light background. Rant over.
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I'm glad you made it back in one piece!
I'm sure your family is happy to have you home and that your moto miss-adventures are finally over

I'm sure you have learned a lot on this trip and have mature quite a bit.
Congratulations for pulling it off!
Tell your family is say HI!
Hey SalCar, thanks, I was surprised that my parents knew about your motorcycle tourist business. I guess they continued to follow the HUBB.

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Mate so glad you have made it back in one piece & thank you for all the wonderful stories & moments of anguish to.

Cheers Mojo
Thanks Mojo, no problem.

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Geoff,good you finished sound and safe!Where is your next tripp taking you?
Would you choose the BMW again?
Are you bikeless ---so "el gato en botas"?
What else can i say
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Hey Karl, a 2001 or newer BMW bike? Not in 100 years. I think they are fine to drive at home but god forbid you have problems on the road. $$$ I am bikeless at the moment but always have my eye out for a good deal.
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aaarrrgghhhRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!:stormy :


I just went to your site to read a great story and I found my PET HATE!!!! DARK TEXT ON A DARK BACKGROUND IS FU'~~/$%ING IMPOSSIBLE TO READ ON MOST COMPUTER SCREENS.

This should be a criminal offense and anyone who does it should be put up against a wall and shot. No exceptions, It's the only way to stamp this out. Same with light text on a light background. Rant over.
Hmmm, I have not had any other complaints about this. Blue is my favorite color so I can not change. Sorry.
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Enjoyed reading your stories.

I´m finishing up 7 months in the saddle here in Brazil as well.

I´ll miss logging in to HU and exclaiming "What damn fool thing has he done now"

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Oh, and I still owe you a for tipping me off about the cops at KM341.
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Great job Gatogato, you did it and no one can take it away from you.

All the best in the future.
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hey, gato....just a note to say thanks for the info on Belize...will read more of your trip when I can...my trip will be easier thanks to your insights!
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aaarrrgghhhRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!:stormy :


I just went to your site to read a great story and I found my PET HATE!!!! DARK TEXT ON A DARK BACKGROUND IS FU'~~/$%ING IMPOSSIBLE TO READ ON MOST COMPUTER SCREENS.

This should be a criminal offense and anyone who does it should be put up against a wall and shot. No exceptions, It's the only way to stamp this out. Same with light text on a light background. Rant over.

Tricky call, but my personal "pet hate" is people who have "pet hates" but can't spell their arguments against them. For example, "criminal offense". Hasta luego!
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