I met my girlfriend in Greece on my way back from Turkey and on my way to Africa. She is from Poland and was working in a Hotel Manager training program, after a week in Corfu I convinced her it was a good idea to hop on the back of my GS and ride through Africa. She wasnt sure at first(believe it or not), so I left it up to her and said if she decided it was a good idea then to meet in Venice at the Ferry dock in 4 days. Well I showed up 4 days later and there she was waiting ready to go. We made a quick stop at a helmet shop and bought her the necessary gear and off we rode into the sunset. After 3 months of traveling through Africa she had to go home and I had to head back to the states. She was hands down the best traveling partner I could have ever asked for. She complained far less than I did and always brought a new perspective to situations. Her only rule from day one is that we had to shower more often than I was used to. There is no way I would bring an American girl on a long distance motorcycle trip, they are way too high maintenance and 99% of them have different priorities than I do.
Well after 4 months apart Anna will be here in less than one week. Getting a Visa was hard but with a little patience it worked out. So we are realistic about things and getting along traveling is differnt than day to day life. Easier or Harder??? I am not sure I will let you know though.
Cheers,
Josh
www.ridingtheglobe.com

[This message has been edited by slim161 (edited 25 March 2006).]