Hey Andy, Frank and Z,
It looks like we are all thinking that Sep/Oct looks like the best time to set out. That will give us some good time in California and Mexico to work out the bugs. I'm not opposed to riding in a group of three, any more than that, it would be hard to get decisions made. I also want to take a spanish refresher, I speak understandable spanish now, but I can always use a tune up. Nic. or Guat. would work for me.

I'm going to Peru next week for some R & R on the Amazon for two weeks. If you get a chance, check out Iquitos Peru, very cool place to chill. I will be in touch with all of you when I return. I would like to maybe chat with you off line, good idea to get to know someone you'll be riding with south of the border.

Andy, what part of NY are you, I'm in Burlington Vermont, perhaps not to far from you.

Frank, I know Montreal well as I only live 1:30 from there, maybe it will be possible to set up a meeting over the winter.

Z, where are you located??

If you folks are all planning the same trip as me, the I can only assume that you all must be in the same mindset. This is a big deal, it requires some planning and a lot of trust. I would feel comfortable, if you are serious, that we try to meet over the winter and see about starting some solid plans. I'm pretty good with logstics and trip planning as I travel extensively for work. My email is mcallahan@ttiglobal.com. Think about this and get back to me...Talk to you all soon.

Steve, we'll see you and Debra on the road.

I live in Astoria, NY and by the end of May i will finish my thesis, and eventually completing all my studies here in the US, having an incredible amount of time to plan for the US to TDF trip.

I will travel with my buddies to Nordkapp from Athens starting August 01 until mid September, back to Athens, prep my bike, probability of riding to Italy for the airplane, and off to LA.

Drive happy and safe

Z

Hi Mike & Co.

I'm on board for this! I'm 80% prepped to go now, and have been doing some route planning. I'm also inerested in doing a Spanish immersion course along the way. I live in Brooklyn, NY, but would be interested in meeting.

This is a big deal to me, and honestly if things go well, I may keep going - Africa, India, Southeast Asia....

Talk to y'all soon.

Andy

Hi All,

Read your discussion. I'm looking to do a similar trip. I plan on heading South from California starting sometime between March and May 2008. I want to get at least as far as Panama before I have to head back to the US (need to be back by August/Sept). I will be taking a Spanish course somewhere along the way. Will ride a KLR650. I'm 27, like outdoor stuff (beaches, mountains etc) and not opposed to knocking back a few s from time to time.

Let me know if my timing would work with any of you guys. Otherwise, see ya on the road!

-Clutch

In the fall of 2006 I made it to Panama. It took 19 days from Missouri (4200 miles) That was too quick for me. I was worn out mentally and physically. We were in CA in early Nov. and it was still quite rainy which made for treacherous riding in the mountains a number of time. Of course thats part of the adventure. I would like to try again in 2008. This time I would leave closer to the end of October and take about 30-35 days to get to Panama. I'm not a camper but there were pretty reasonable hotels along the way. For those that enjoy reading blogs of other travelers my web-site (journal 6) is logging e-mails from Ben Holland, an Aussie, that bought my KLR and is now in Peru and heading south.
Bob

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Hi Mike,

I hope you got great time in Peru !!

I agree It could be fine if we meet somewhere in Montreal. I got 2 weeks of vacation in january (from Jan 3-15... I think ) ( if we didn't have snowstorm) after that, the week-ends are good for me.

Will it be possible for you to go in Montréal on one thoses dates ?


FranK

I am 19 years old from Long Island NY. I am looking to do a trip down to TDF with a departure date in the next 18 -20 months. I was just wondering if any of those who have done the trip or are planning a trip could give some sort of breakdown on their budget. Any input would be appreciated.

Hi Guys,

I am also doing the same trip. Heading through Mexico in October 2008 and down to TDF by Jan. I would be keen to start off from LA with others or meet up along the way.

Mike who just finished doing the trip kindly put some budget figures in this post
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...1-2#post158171

Annette

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I have a spreadsheet linked to my South America Page. It will give you an idea of some costs. South America 2006

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