Radioman Rides the World.......

[Radioman]

Originally Posted by matloik

Don't ever not elaborate on those things because you think you might bore us with such details. Cheers.

Thanks. I try to include these details and the experiences because they are certainly a big part of riding in foreign countries. Sometimes they are easy and sometimes they just take time.

I have started working on trying to figure out about boats to Antarctica, routes, last minute boats booking etc. It takes time to search the web, find helpful and informative people etc. But as I work at it and find the resources, I will share them for sure.

Also talk about money and costs so that others have an idea what to expect!

Thanks for the encouragement!

[AndréBigTrailRider]

Good afternoon Radioman, his prediction of arrival to Brazil?

[AndréBigTrailRider]

Which city will pass through Brazil? We already have idea?

[Radioman]

Originally Posted by AndréBigTrailRider

Which city will pass through Brazil? We already have idea?

Do not really know yet. Making my way through Peru and then need to decide! Will let you know but always interested in advise,

My plan is to arrive in Ushuaia in December ish. But no real plan yet. Might go down thought Bolivia, Chile into Argentina and then back into Brazil..... Stay tuned!

[Radioman]

Lima is a large city, and I have had stuff to do, like my Brazil Visa, BMW service, Laundry etc. It is one of the stops on the way that you feel like just relaxing and not rushing about trying to see things. So much of the journey is seeing things outside of the big city at least for me.

At breakfast this was the placemat......... Like it!



But I did do a tour on the double decker to see a bit of the city, with Jordan and Anne which was fun. Then last night we took a cab to the "Magic Fountains" in central Lima.



Here they are in the "tunnel of water" Very cool colors and was fun to walk through the large park.







And more fountains before we reach the main attraction.







Saw several young girls dressed up for photos, and posing by the fountains. Assume it was Quinceanera



Then the main fountain with a laser show...



This morning I was just taking a walk down by the ocean, Parque Amour.





Your high above the ocean looking out to the west. Has been cloudy since I got here. Getting anxious to ride on.



Nice views.



Lots of surfers taking advantage of the breakers.



Then at the appointed time, I walked back to the Brazilian Embassy. Hoping that they would have my visa done otherwise I would have a whole 5 more days as next week as a holiday Monday and Tuesday. Was anxious, But It was ready! OK. Ready to depart Lima in the AM!! Great!!

[SS in Vzla.]

WOW! 5 days... that's great!!!
Throttlemeister was told it would take 15 working days in the Brazil Embassy in Caracas, he then went to the Brazil Embassy in Bogota and they did it in 10 working days...

Hey! maybe as you move south, it takes less time? Maybe in Tierra del Fuego they give the visa on the spot?

Great to see you didn't have to wait that long and you can continue on your ride.

Buen viaje!

[Radioman]

Originally Posted by SS in Vzla.

WOW! Buen viaje!

Gracias!! it was actually just 4 days as I got my paperwork in on Tuesday Am! (or maybe it is just John that they had a problem with )

[Radioman]

Looking forward to being on the road again after 5 days off the bike. Lima has been, in a word. Grey.

But had a great time with Jordan and Anne who are from the PNW!! Riding their KLR around SA for 6 months.

We have been getting together for Lunch or Dinner and a bit of sightseeing! Has been fun Safe travel to you both! See you down the road or up in Seattle!!



We also ran into Nick who also has a KLR. He is hanging around Lima as his money has run dry



He is at this Hostel which seemed to be a cool place to want to hang out. Just a few blocks from Parque Kennedy.



At dinner I finally tried the local drink...... Tastes like bubble gum. was fun to try but certainly not to my tastes.



Off I go for a ride down the coast!! (will end up in Huacachina- a desert Oasis)

[Throttlemeister]

The countdown begins, I think IIRC you have 90 days to enter Brazil once you get your Visa. I think I would go ahead a do a border run while you are nearer Brazil in Boliva or Peru so you don't have to worry about crossing over in time when you are way down South. Once its validated with the first crossing you are good for 10 years

I was ready to go home in early June but still had to go to Brazil to take care of the Visa and ended up with more trouble after that

Btw I left my passport at the Brazillian Consulate in Bogota so long they thought I was dead I was just having too much fun in Colombia

[Vinz Clortho]

Sweet! My friend's company makes those handguards here in Grass Valley, CA. I'll have to forward him this pic.

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[ARun4Your$]

Hey RM, looking good so far. I also appreciate the detail for the day I jump on my bike to do a solo ride to and from who knows where.....

[Radioman]

Originally Posted by Throttlemeister

Btw I left my passport at the Brazillian Consulate in Bogota so long they thought I was dead I was just having too much fun in Colombia

[Radioman]

Originally Posted by ARun4Your$

Hey RM, looking good so far. I also appreciate the detail for the day I jump on my bike to do a solo ride to and from who knows where.....

[Radioman]

Originally Posted by matloik

Hey, Mark, just in case--I for one, and I presumably there are others, am very much interested in the various travel logistics and other details--border crossings, lodgings, prices, etc.--things that make traveling and living/visiting there different than home.

If you like to have maps of the countries.....Best to get them before you ride here. GPS in Peru is really bad as well, and I have tried to find some better paper maps than I already have but you cannot find them. Just FYI

[Rustler]

As Mark heads toward the tip of South America, let's set the mood with the great Steve Morse and Ghostwind, here on the Radioman network.