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  #106  
Old 25 Oct 2012
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Mexico

Hi Franki,
I am in San Miguel de Allende near Leon Mexico.I am heading tp Ushuaia.
I like it here so much and have met some awesome people that I will stay longer than planned. I may head to Mexico City then Puerto Escondido then to Tapachula and cross the border.I will cross from the west of Panama into Colombia. That is the plan but it is not carved in stone. I figure I will be in Tapuachula in 10 to 14 days.
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central & south America

Franki,
Tried to reply before I am doing this on a new smart phone...no fun. Don't know my prrviuos reply went. I am in San Miguel de Allende...near Leon,Mexico I have been riding with some of thr locals. Have stayed longer than planned. Maybe I will head to Mexico city and then Puerto Escondido...good things said about it Then to Tapachula and the Guat border. Looking at around 10 to 14 days to do this. I eill be heading to Ushuaia crossing into Colombia from the east of Panama. I am flexible time and location wise.
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Franki,
Tried to reply before I am doing this on a new smart phone...no fun. Don't know my prrviuos reply went. I am in San Miguel de Allende...near Leon,Mexico I have been riding with some of thr locals. Have stayed longer than planned. Maybe I will head to Mexico city and then Puerto Escondido...good things said about it Then to Tapachula and the Guat border. Looking at around 10 to 14 days to do this. I eill be heading to Ushuaia crossing into Colombia from the east of Panama. I am flexible time and location wise.

Hi Clive,

I have landed in SFO and shall be working on my bike this weekend. Then I shall be moving slowly down to LA & SD as there are a few groups of riders that I have to meet. I shall not be crossing in Baja till Nov. 6. Everyone who has frequent Mexico told me how great this country is and asked me to slow my pace through. Therefore, if you are slow enough, we shall meet in Mexico somewhere.

Have fun,

Franki

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Hi Franki,
I should be into Central America by then. Mexico is beautiful...just away from the bad places.
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Hello Im kevin from montevideo uruguay me and my father we travelled all across southamerica many times also we have a workshop I if want to visit there is no problem also we are offering bike storage in uruguay customs give you one year to leave the bike anything contact at lemes54@hotmail.com ride safely
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Hi Franki,
I should be into Central America by then. Mexico is beautiful...just away from the bad places.
Hi Fast 103,

You are fast!
Good to know Mexico is beautiful. I am looking forward to experience it myself. Have a nice journey.
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Hello Im kevin from montevideo uruguay me and my father we travelled all across southamerica many times also we have a workshop I if want to visit there is no problem also we are offering bike storage in uruguay customs give you one year to leave the bike anything contact at lemes54@hotmail.com ride safely

Hi Kevin,

Good to know the contact in Uruguay. I will certainly drop you a note if I come through your country.
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hey Franki,

Nice meeting you today in Moto Cafe. You are in good hands with Richard and I hope you enjoy Guatemala. Let us know if we can do anything to help from here in Antigua.

Safe travels!
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Shipping from Panama to Columbia.

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Nice meeting you today in Moto Cafe. You are in good hands with Richard and I hope you enjoy Guatemala. Let us know if we can do anything to help from here in Antigua.

Safe travels!


I am trying to make arrangement to ship my cycle from Panama to Columbia. I have not been able to locate a list of shipping companies. Can anyone out there help? Tom@markentpersonnel.com
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How are you entering Columbia

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Franki,
Tried to reply before I am doing this on a new smart phone...no fun. Don't know my prrviuos reply went. I am in San Miguel de Allende...near Leon,Mexico I have been riding with some of thr locals. Have stayed longer than planned. Maybe I will head to Mexico city and then Puerto Escondido...good things said about it Then to Tapachula and the Guat border. Looking at around 10 to 14 days to do this. I eill be heading to Ushuaia crossing into Colombia from the east of Panama. I am flexible time and location wise.

Hi Franki. I head out for Panama December 15th. Would be interested in your plans to get to Columbia. I have not been able to get a list of shipping companies. tom@markentpersonnel.com
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hey Franki,

Nice meeting you today in Moto Cafe. You are in good hands with Richard and I hope you enjoy Guatemala. Let us know if we can do anything to help from here in Antigua.

Safe travels!
Hi CGwinner,

Nice meeting you too. I am heading into El Salvador tomorrow and hope to get to Panama by early Dec. Had a great time with Richard.

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Hi Franki. I head out for Panama December 15th. Would be interested in your plans to get to Columbia. I have not been able to get a list of shipping companies. tom@markentpersonnel.com
I am booked on sailing Dec. 8 to Columbia. I use the sail boat Steelrat. You can find it here on HUBB.
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I am booked on sailing Dec. 8 to Columbia. I use the sail boat Steelrat. You can find it here on HUBB.

Franki, I looked at one of the sail boat possibles, but can they deal with a Goldwing? Tom@markentpersonnel.com
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Hi,

The sailboat referred to is actually THE STAHLRATTE and the Captains name is Ludwig......cost with bike and 1 traveller includes meals and paper work to enter Columbia is around $ 900.00 US....they make it a 4 day crossing stopping in the San Blas Isl for snorkelling, swimming etc........you are required to help out.......

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Before you take that bike anywhere, be sure that you replace the idle shaft lever. I had the same bike when I started my world travels, and the isl broke in Slovenia, destroying the crankshaft assembly and almost my entire trip.
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