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16 May 2007
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probably be in Belem tomorrow. Did the whole coast of brasil and a couple inland rides. the coast is unbelivable with so much to see. i´ve been in brasil 3.5 months and barely saw anything. need to come back!
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18 May 2007
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Hi Guys,
I`m in Iguazu on the Argentinian side travelling 2-up with my girlfriend. We were going to head to Bolivia but we have decided that some sun and sand might be in order instead and head to the Brazilian coast and travel north.
What is the weather like at the moment? Good enough to swim?
We are on a budget so camping is best for us, are there many camp sites on the coast route north? Any recommendations? How are the prices in general? Hammock space is cool... I have learned to ignore my guide book prices as complete fantasy.
How are the roads? 2 up on an Africa Twin can be a bit hairy on muddy routes.
Sorry for the questions but we are thinking about crossing the border on Monday.
Visiting the falls tomorrow - can`t wait!!!
Many thanks,
Paul
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20 May 2007
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Paul,
What is the weather like at the moment? Good enough to swim?
south of brasil is a bit cold around 19C and rainy. the further north you get the sunnier and hotter it gets. here in Belem is around 32. it is the rainy season so expect to get some rain.
We are on a budget so camping is best for us, are there many camp sites on the coast route north? Any recommendations? How are the prices in general?
there are plenty of camping sites especially in the souther part of brasil. i think there is brasilian camping guide with all the campsites a long the way. the campsites i´ve used have been great and prices reasonable. in less touristy towns you will find cheap pousadas. right now is low season so you might want to try youth hostels since you´ll probably have the room to yourself.
How are the roads?
good south bad north... lots of potholes but driving carefully you´ll be fine. you don´t need to do dirt if you don´t want.
do you speak any portugues? if you do i can give you some contacts along the way that can help. feel free to email me at salcar at hotmail dot com i´ve been in brasil almost 4 months and have made many contacts along the way
enjoy this amazing country.
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i´m still in Belem with Alex a great adventure rider who onws a small motorcycle shop and has an nice apartment with an extra bedroom with air conditioning and private bathroom available to all HU members that are passing through with their bikes. his mecanics have been helping me replace a broken part on the motorcycle and doing all the necessary maintance (change oil, replace break pads, lube bearings, putting new tires etc)
if you are coming this way and need any type of support make sure to contact Alex alexreisxt600 at hotmail dot com he can help also finding the boats, hotel if you don´t want to stay with him and also well conected with the police nad judges in this part of the country. also well conected with many brasilian riders across the country that can provide support
here is pic of alex
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22 May 2007
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Hi Salcar
thanks for the info. I'm gonna cross the border tomorrow and prey the rain stops. Getting ten mm a day here in iguazu planning to cross 277 and cruise north. I love your site and mission. I'm doing an open university degree in environmental sciences and policy on the road. I am about to try my best to 'covert' my spanish to portuguese over the coming weeks. Thanks again!
Paul
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23 May 2007
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Originally Posted by paulgthomson
Hi Guys,
I`m in Iguazu on the Argentinian side travelling 2-up with my girlfriend. We were going to head to Bolivia but we have decided that some sun and sand might be in order instead and head to the Brazilian coast and travel north.
What is the weather like at the moment? Good enough to swim?
We are on a budget so camping is best for us, are there many camp sites on the coast route north? Any recommendations? How are the prices in general? Hammock space is cool... I have learned to ignore my guide book prices as complete fantasy.
How are the roads? 2 up on an Africa Twin can be a bit hairy on muddy routes.
Sorry for the questions but we are thinking about crossing the border on Monday.
Visiting the falls tomorrow - can`t wait!!!
Many thanks,
Paul
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Hi Paul,
You are welcome!!!
Rohden.
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Hi Paul,
You are welcome!!!
Rohden.
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I live in Rio Negro ( Paraná - state)
It's about 650km Foz do Iguaçu to Curitiba.
My town is 105km southward to Curitiba.
Rohden.
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Hi Paul,
You are welcome!!!
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Hi Paul,
Now it's raining too much, but tomorrow I think it'll better and cold for some days.
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Hi Paul,
Now it's raining too much, but tomorrow I think it'll better and cold for some days.
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I have a free room here at home, so you can stay here or drink a or a coffe as you have told me.
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I have a free room here at home, so you can stay here or drink a or a coffe as you have told me.
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Here is a small town with 30.000 inhabitants and it's next to other city and state border (Mafra - Santa Catarina).
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Here is a small town with 30.000 inhabitants and it's next to other city and state border (Mafra - Santa Catarina).
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Here I work as a firechief officer...
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Here I work as a firechief officer...
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I can give some directions here and at Curitiba....
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Hi Rohden,
Sounds great - thank you. We are going to stay in Cascavel tonight so I get a chance to watch Liverpool beat Milan in the Champion's League final. It's another 500k from there so we will probably have another stop over as we are taking it pretty slow. Is friday night a problem?
Thanks,
Paul
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