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Forum: Ride reports 05-04-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 39,516
Posted By trespalacios
You have plenty of good options outside...

You have plenty of good options outside Cartagena. You can extend your ride or park your bike (I wouldn't) and head east out to Santa Marta, Taganaga, Parque Tayrona, Cabo de la Vela, etc. If you...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 04-27-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,425
Posted By trespalacios
Musterground to NC Gorges

Went back on friday before the rain and explored the musterground area again. We did all the in and outs and on our way back took the trail to the NC Gorges. I'm glad it was dry as that route is far...
Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
I am partial to these photos :evil Years living...

I am partial to these photos :evil Years living in the So Organized States (mean it in a good way) had taken images like the Sherpa in the trunk of a 5 speed Sentra (my first car) off my memory....
Forum: Trip Planning 04-06-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,619
Posted By trespalacios
Hola Pedro y Daniel. By now you know what your GS...

Hola Pedro y Daniel. By now you know what your GS is capable of (or what you are capable of doing in your GS). If you're thinking of avoiding pavement, go with the lighter bike. My choice would be...
Forum: Ride reports 03-27-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
the minimalist travel guide

By John on a Budget. That's something I'd pay to have on ebook. Camping spots, hostels, wifi, food, gear, girls reviews, etc. Info reported by you and collected from other ride reports. Info from the...
Forum: Ride reports 03-26-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Still have time to go to La pintada o Matasanos...

Still have time to go to La pintada o Matasanos or go southeast via Santa Elena. I'm not writing you off yet Juanito:evil
Forum: Ride reports 03-15-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
How was the ride back from guatape? I figure you...

How was the ride back from guatape? I figure you didn't enter Medellin through Santa Elena and didn't make many significant stops. Enjoy your work as "todero" and pose as Irish on St. Patrick 's. I...
Forum: Ride reports 03-14-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
First thing we learn when coming to the States is...

First thing we learn when coming to the States is to take two steps back and tuck our hands close to our body. You should see my partner from New Hampshire asking me why I fight everyday with our...
Forum: Ride reports 03-12-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 273,870
Posted By trespalacios
:rofl:rofl:rofl

:rofl:rofl:rofl
Forum: Ride reports 03-12-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 36,245
Posted By trespalacios
And half a smile under one of those eyes

And half a smile under one of those eyes
Forum: Ride reports 03-11-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Several ways to go back to Medellin. La autopista...

Several ways to go back to Medellin. La autopista (hwy 60), Las palmas (which I dare say was the preferred route getting out of Medellin, and Santa Elena, the one that suits you better :evil. Santa...
Forum: Ride reports 03-11-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 36,245
Posted By trespalacios
I actually live in South Carolina but if you...

I actually live in South Carolina but if you actually want to work in Medellin, the best way would be to get a certification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Set to work...
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 36,245
Posted By trespalacios
I've been silently following your report. I...

I've been silently following your report. I caught up with it after you had left my native Medellin. I got on those C-130s several times during my service in the Colombian Army. Adventures need to...
Forum: Ride reports 03-07-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,500
Posted By trespalacios
Nice area. Nice report and pics. I got to ride...

Nice area. Nice report and pics. I got to ride both areas as early as December 2012. I went out with a couple friends on a few different occasions.

Here's I am with my friend Robert at HP
...
Forum: Ride reports 03-05-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
quick update

I called my dad this afternoon and he said when he got to the parqueadero, John was hanging out with the mechanics like a local guy :evil I'll let Juanito tell the story though

I wish he'd ride a...
Forum: Ride reports 03-04-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Let me know if you need any assistance in...

Let me know if you need any assistance in Medellin. Though it isn't like you haven't made any friends on your own. Enjoy la bella villa, hopefully you'll be able to do la vuelta a oriente with a...
Forum: Ride reports 03-03-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 36,245
Posted By trespalacios
Hey A K just caught up with your ride report....

Hey A K just caught up with your ride report. Good stuff. Look forward to seeing how my fellow colombians treat you on your way out. Nice if you could leave the bike, work some more and come back...
Forum: Ride reports 03-01-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
With Silviu. I seem to live in the restaurant...

With Silviu. I seem to live in the restaurant district...
Forum: Ride reports 03-01-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
+1!!!!!

+1!!!!!
Forum: Ride reports 02-28-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Spanglish grammar

Highly entertaining to see epic riders debating spanish grammar and vocabulary, and doing it very well. Kudos:clap:clap

Flying to Medellin in june. I'll try to mimic the pic of crashmaster,...
Forum: Ride reports 02-21-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1,681
Views: 273,870
Posted By trespalacios
you did it!

Nice job man. Congratulations. Great ride report and amazing pictures, especially the ones of the sunset @ El Salar. NatGeo material. Now that the goal has been achieved it is time to enjoy.
Forum: Ride reports 02-21-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Many beaches in parque tayrona where you can camp...

Many beaches in parque tayrona where you can camp and have them for yourself, all with amazing views. You might need to bring your own groceries to avoid the tourist trap. If you decide to skip...
Forum: Ride reports 02-19-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl
Forum: Ride reports 02-19-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Nice!! As a teenager living in Santa Marta I'd go...

Nice!! As a teenager living in Santa Marta I'd go with my friends to Taganga on the weekends, armed with goggles and snorkels, riding two up on a honda c70 semi automatic scooter wearing shorts and...
Forum: Ride reports 02-18-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
If you're entering the tayrona park you can camp...

If you're entering the tayrona park you can camp in there for a small fee IIRC. Might as well bring you're own food. There's plenty to see in the form of beaches, from pool-like bays to surfer'...
Forum: Ride reports 02-16-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
There's hope for Taganga

...should you decide to follow estebansos' advice
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-16-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9,293
Views: 3,398,325
Posted By trespalacios
This pic is definitely front page material IMHO....

This pic is definitely front page material IMHO. It's got all the elements of a motorcycle adventure. How do you guys know if it makes it? And how long does the process usually take?
Forum: Beasts 02-15-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 591,659
Posted By trespalacios
A defarkled Wee, just acquired at the time, on...

A defarkled Wee, just acquired at the time, on its first trip with the new owner
http://trespalacios.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/motoviajes/i-HsVVpGV/0/M/IMAG0574-M.jpg

The Wee made some friends...
Forum: Ride reports 02-15-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Wow. Didn't see that one coming. Here I paste the...

Wow. Didn't see that one coming. Here I paste the contents of the email Dad sent me:

"Para no tener que inscribirme y respetar un sinnumero de reglas, cuando puedas dile a Juan que estamos...
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-13-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By trespalacios
Hey I heard it was your birthday that day. Can't...

Hey I heard it was your birthday that day. Can't think of a better way to celebrate it.
Forum: Ride reports 02-13-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
:rofl:rofl:roflIt actually means sooo many...

:rofl:rofl:roflIt actually means sooo many things... It's like a wild card word, sometimes like new yorkers (especially the italian ones) use the word f*ck, or southerners use the word damn or some...
Forum: Ride reports 02-13-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
If you just say "toche" at the end of a phrase...

If you just say "toche" at the end of a phrase you'll sound like a real local in that area :rofl
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-13-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By trespalacios
Que buen paseo!! Tu ingles esta muy bueno....

Que buen paseo!! Tu ingles esta muy bueno. Greetings from a fellow Strommer
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-13-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By trespalacios
Grabbed the dragon by the tail

I met a fellow Strommer from my area on a V-strom specific forum and after a few involuntary dismissals on my part (unchecked PMs) we met in Travelers Rest, SC. He asked me what I had in mind and I...
Forum: Ride reports 02-12-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Nice full circle. You should try eating the big...

Nice full circle. You should try eating the big butt ants this time. Hormigas culonas. Nice adventure Juan Santander
Forum: Ride reports 02-11-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Good stuff

Awesome ride through the road less traveled. Since you skipped Carnaval (Joselito gets buried tomorrow), I'd consider entering Venezuela through Cucuta and San Antonio and enjoy what Venezuela has...
Forum: Ride reports 02-08-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
That's what makes your adventure so endearing....

That's what makes your adventure so endearing. Just talked to dad and he wants to let you know he goes online everyday to follow your ride and he's starting from the begining. He says he's taking...
Forum: Ride reports 02-07-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Awesome. Since you went to San Gil I recommend...

Awesome. Since you went to San Gil I recommend Parque El Gallineral. Should you decide to ho south instead of north to Curramba (Barranquilla) Villa de Leiva is one of my favorites (take 45A).
...
Forum: Ride reports 02-06-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
The ride...

The ride bucaramanga-pamplona-cucuta-ocaña-codazzi-villanueva-riohacha will take you near the northern border with Venezuela. Heading west from Riohacha you'll go by the parque denlos flamingos and...
Forum: Ride reports 02-06-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2,579
Views: 461,569
Posted By trespalacios
Don't listen to me Juanito. Listen to Silvio...

Don't listen to me Juanito. Listen to Silvio though. Actor protagonico in epic rides through Colombia and Venezuela :deal
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