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Will do .... really looking forward to the Parkway, have you got any tips of special places to see?


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Yeah Glen, I am not sure what my time tables are but that may work out fine. Give me a shout closer to time to firm up some plans. You will love that ride my friend!!!
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There is not much out that way Glen, the parkway is isolated from the surrounding towns so it's just tress and mountains. Don't get me wrong, if you are travelling and need to stop for fuel or food it is never too far away. I just did it south to north a few years back by myself so it was just about the ride for me. I didn't stop for a hike or anything but I am sure there are all kinds of things to do off the bike as well if you enjoy nature

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Mexico in Nov
I live in San Francisco area and am planning on heading to Mexico towards Guadalajara on Nov thanksgiving week. I have around 8-9 days vacation. I will be riding to Guadalajara and store my bike there, fly back to California and rejoin my office work.

I will resume my trip to South America over the next few years. Due to my brief window I am not sure if we will be able to co-ordinate.

Open question to all - is violence in Mexico an issue as I drive down from the north border towards Guadalajara and Mexico City?
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Woodly1069,
I am planning a trip from Montana to Colombia this fall. I have no date set yet, so maybe we can connect somewhere and ride together. Do you have a plan yet for getting from Panama to Colombia? It appears the ferry may ?? be running.
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might be a little late for you but i am riding southbound 2 up in Jan it'll be my third time in 4 years, going to Cuba in March with the bike and then very slowly south from there...may see you on the road, any questions fire away

suggestion for your spanish skills stop in Guatemala for a few weeks and go to school, they are very good and the price is right, it will benefit you for the rest of your travels in SA...language will be you most valuable tool you carry to help you enjoy the trip
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I am planning a trip from Montana to Colombia this fall. I have no date set yet, so maybe we can connect somewhere and ride together. Do you have a plan yet for getting from Panama to Colombia? It appears the ferry may ?? be running.
Hey Ron I keep looking for a way to get the bike south and keep coming up with the same old answers. I am more worried about trying to get the bike out of Colombia headed north. That seems to be the current issue I see. I have made no solid plans as of now but would like to see some progess in this department before departure some time this winter. For me it's really still up in the air at this point.
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Hey Ron I keep looking for a way to get the bike south and keep coming up with the same old answers. I am more worried about trying to get the bike out of Colombia headed north. That seems to be the current issue I see. I have made no solid plans as of now but would like to see some progess in this department before departure some time this winter. For me it's really still up in the air at this point.
Maybe people can simply swap motorcycles: people traveling south of Darien Gap can simply swap their motorcycles with people traveling north of the Darien Gap? Instead of hauling two bikes you then have to haul none
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Hey guys! Hope your ride is going well!!! I left Oklahoma City 2 months ago and made it to the middle of Mexico before some family business took me away from my ride. Im flying back to Chihuahua City later this week to pick up my Vstrom 650 I left with some friends down there. I'm super flexible with my schedule and I'm looking to hit some beaches as well as doing some scuba.

My name is Nate and you can email me at gnarlynathan@hotmail.com or text/call me @ 405-410-2359. Let me know whats going on your way and lets ride
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