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Forum: Ride reports 03-26-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Cool man! I would love to grab a beer. Its been...

Cool man! I would love to grab a beer. Its been over a year since ive been in the states but I might get home to visit this summer. Im digging Europe though, not in any hurry to leave, and Spain...
Forum: Ride reports 03-12-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,863
Posted By PorLaTierra
F650 question!

Which do you like best? The F650 original or the F650GS?? I think you have done plenty of kilometers on both!
Forum: Ride reports 03-01-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1,796
Views: 507,607
Posted By PorLaTierra
Ive been following your blog since the beginning,...

Ive been following your blog since the beginning, mostly on your personal site though, I love every update. I think it might be very strange to go into an international airport after all you have...
Forum: Ride reports 02-09-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r556/PorLaTier...

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r556/PorLaTierra/New%20Site/DSCF9268.jpg

With my camera back in my hands I can finally do what I could not do all this time, take long exposures at night. ...
Forum: Ride reports 02-05-2013, 12:33 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Hey thanks guys for all the responses/support. ...

Hey thanks guys for all the responses/support. Roadcapden, I've got you on the email list for my photoblog, hopefully updating this week.

I think that the title "Bellingham..." is catching the...
Forum: Ride reports 02-05-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 105,319
Posted By PorLaTierra
10 out of 10

A loop around the mediterranean seems to me like one of the best rides out there, and is a dream of mine. As a photographer myself I absolutely love your images, as I pour over each shot I allow the...
Forum: Ride reports 01-30-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 105,319
Posted By PorLaTierra
And that, my friend, is why we ride BMWs. You...

And that, my friend, is why we ride BMWs. You rode it around the med and Im sure its just getting warmed up! 70,000km is young for that bike. I love your photos, I eagerly wait for your next...
Forum: Ride reports 01-30-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 105,319
Posted By PorLaTierra
As a buddy of mine once said, "a motorcycle...

As a buddy of mine once said, "a motorcycle without a center stand is a useless motorcycle." Nothing against your HP2, its a fantastic machine, but I hope you don't get to many more flats. Even my...
Forum: Ride reports 01-19-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Im back from the holidays and back in the saddle....

Im back from the holidays and back in the saddle. I also have my camera back.

Ive been hitting more and more dirt roads on the SR and Im loving it. Over the winter holidays I was lucky enough to...
Forum: Ride reports 01-06-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Thanks, I will try my best to keep riding and...

Thanks, I will try my best to keep riding and posting the good stuff!





"Travel is at its most awarding when it ceases to be about your reaching a destination and becomes indistinguishable...
Forum: Ride reports 12-21-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Yes the camera, should arrive in Paris with her...

Yes the camera, should arrive in Paris with her mom and then be delivered to me this weekend. You forgot the part about the 27 days it took to get from Spain to New Jersey I think they put it in a...
Forum: Ride reports 12-16-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Andalucia

Got news of my camera today, beemed to my ipod touch email account. It fixed, it was under warranty, and they ignored the note I had included with the camera about where to send it. Confusingly...
Forum: Ride reports 12-16-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Actually I almost gave up the search for a bike...

Actually I almost gave up the search for a bike until this one showed up at the bike shop in town just when my girlfriend was buying an old scooter, so in a way it chose me I guess. :D

Typing up...
Forum: Ride reports 12-13-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Good to know I still have some fans. I think I...

Good to know I still have some fans. I think I lost a few people when I switched continents/took a break from riding.



Wednesday 11:10am. Its go time. Finished with work for the day I rode...
Forum: Ride reports 12-11-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
We said goodbye to the farm and headed out. ...

We said goodbye to the farm and headed out. Before getting to far we stopped to do one of the most enjoyable things you can do on a motorcycle trip. We stopped in a small town, searched out a...
Forum: Ride reports 12-11-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,703
Posted By PorLaTierra
Where ya at?

I was digging the report. I just bought an early 80s SR250 and Ive taken a few small trips on it. I love it, ive had a few 650s in the past but I think this thing is my new favorite touring bike. ...
Forum: Ride reports 12-10-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 105,319
Posted By PorLaTierra
I agree man, much of the Spanish coastline is a...

I agree man, much of the Spanish coastline is a big bummer, except Cabo de Gata, hopefully you checked that out. I cant wait to see what route you took through Murcia (where I live) and then...
Forum: Ride reports 12-03-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
We stayed with our friend Luis on his farm that...

We stayed with our friend Luis on his farm that he calls "Los Mochihuelos"

The next morning I woke up in the little cabaña that Luis built and although it wasnt my first time at his farm I am...
Forum: Ride reports 12-03-2012, 04:14 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
I dont know how to embed video can anyone help? ...

I dont know how to embed video can anyone help? I searched the forums and followed the instructions with no luck. just that black box.
Forum: Ride reports 12-03-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Spain's Old West I woke up Friday morning...

Spain's Old West

I woke up Friday morning and looked outside to see what kind of weather I was dealing with. My girl and I werent sure if we could make the trip for a couple of reasons so I got...
Forum: Ride reports 12-02-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
I think some bull horns and a Spanish flag would...

I think some bull horns and a Spanish flag would give me the benefit of the doubt. Just like hanging a picture of the virgen provides you with safe passage through Mexico. Ill keep my eyes out for...
Forum: Ride reports 11-28-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 105,319
Posted By PorLaTierra
Really excited about this one, ive dreamed of...

Really excited about this one, ive dreamed of doing a loop around the med myself. Im thinking of ferrying from Almeria, Spain to Melilla next spring with my Yamaha SR250, just for a few weeks, so I...
Forum: Ride reports 11-23-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By PorLaTierra
Wandering Spain and Morocco on a 250

To really see a place you've got to spend some time there. I left home March 2012 and road 10,000 miles or so into Colombia and then realized my money was just about gone. So I switched continents...
Forum: Ride reports 11-23-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Exploring Southern Spain on a 250

This is the first of a series of posts documenting my wanderings around Spain on my new Yamaha SR250.

I havent posted much yet because my camera is broken and is being repaired by Fuji and I...
Forum: Ride reports 11-12-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Thanks! If I do Morocco it will be Spring. 3...

Thanks! If I do Morocco it will be Spring. 3 hours from here there is a ferry. My girlfriend knows her way around there a little and wants to show me some stuff so it would be the 2 of us most...
Forum: Ride reports 11-12-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Im back!

Short rides, warm up rides. Every day I go out for a spin on the SR250 I am amazed at what I find. Giant old aqueducts, crumbly little towns and excellent rural highways. I love it. I cant wait...
Forum: Ride reports 11-12-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 1,796
Views: 507,607
Posted By PorLaTierra
Is youre route changing?

Hi Jay,

Ive been following since day 1. I took some notes for my own trip into S. America thanks! Now I find myself in Spain, working a bit and riding a bit as well. It would be a pleasure to...
Forum: Ride reports 11-10-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Thanks Matt! Gettin pretty good mileage on that...

Thanks Matt! Gettin pretty good mileage on that thing, and it handles fine on the open road (as long as theres no wind). Ill do my best to keep things interesting.
Forum: Ride reports 11-10-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Im back!

Update, I got a bike again. Yes my friends I'm on my way to Brazil right? Ok so I am in Spain, not exactly on the way but the world is round right? The whole idea of this adventure riding thing is...
Forum: Trip Planning 09-27-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,955
Posted By PorLaTierra
Smile big and wave your hands

I hope what youre saying is that English is widely spoken in most of the world.

When you travel you can be an ambassador or an embarrassment.

Why take a motorcycle trip? Traveling overland...
Forum: Road warriors 09-27-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By PorLaTierra
My kind of tour

finally some realistic discussion of good small bikes. There is another thread where a guy asks about small bikes and everyone suggests 650, 800, even an 1100, clearly missing the point.

I live...
Forum: Ride reports 09-21-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Every rider should enjoy this short film (6 min.)

3 old Beemers, 3 crazy French guys, good music...

http://vimeo.com/49445992

You guys might like this
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 09-21-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 804
Posted By PorLaTierra
NW Vintage Club

This post is a little old but did you ever find the Vintage club? There is a very active club in Bellingham, if you need more info I will email my dad and send you a link (I cant remember the name...
Forum: Ride reports 09-20-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Hey im still here

Thanks for asking man, Ive just opened a bank account in a Spanish bank, yes I know.

I just got an email this morning from two friends, Bob and Rebeca who I met in Panama, they saw my bike in...
Forum: Ride reports 08-02-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Sold

Sold it, a guy from British Colombia bought it and plans to pick it up mid-August to ride South. I had Mike, from Motolombia help me write up a permission paper so the new owner can ride my...
Forum: Ride reports 07-12-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Dictionary

Ive decided to make a map of my complete route in Colombia.

Also, a motorcyclists English-Spanish dictionary, in no particular order:

brakes - los frenos
tires - las llantas
wheel - la rueda...
Forum: Ride reports 07-11-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Medellin again

I seem to spend a lot of time in random places but thats the nice part about a long trip. You never have to set a day to leave.

From Bucaramanga to Medellin I took the scenic route. I found a...
Forum: Ride reports 06-20-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Just finished an excellent day of riding. North...

Just finished an excellent day of riding. North of Medellin there are some awesome roads around Guatape. Also I spent a few days riding around La Mesa de Los Santos near Bucaramanga which was...
Forum: Ride reports 06-16-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 144,216
Posted By PorLaTierra
Sounds like a good price. Damn, my girlfriend...

Sounds like a good price. Damn, my girlfriend said she would meet me in Spain and help me buy a motorcycle. I like my girlfriend, or are they all like that until they become wives?

I should be...
Forum: Latin America 06-16-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 36,846
Posted By PorLaTierra
So it sounds like the Ferry still hasnt left, big...

So it sounds like the Ferry still hasnt left, big surprise. A fellow rider, Matt, had a hellish time with another rider and two cars in a container. Took them 3 days of hassles in Cartagena to get...
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