ECUADOR: Maintaining Rigid Flexibility

EvilClown · 04-23-2013, 05:42 PM

************************************************** ***************

Disclaimer: This thread, by no means, guarantees or implies that a 'ride report' is going to happen, it merely allows a spot for a random picture or video to be tossed up for anyone who may be thinking about travel to Ecuador or who may want to follow along on our trip if we* do happen to produce a ride report. We'll see what develops.

*I say we. In reality I don't dare try and suck whizzerwheel into another one of these things but if he wanders in on his own he'll be more than welcome.

************************************************** ***************

Fortunate enough to be able to step off the treadmill for a few weeks a year, whizzerwheel and I have made annual trips to Costa Rica to ride motorcycles the last couple of years. One was carefully documented. The second, not so much.

At least not to the point where it was posted. There certainly are more than enough photos and videos.

Ride report or not, rest assured, we did spend our time wisely learning more about the language and various cultural nuances...

...as we already had plans to expand our south of the border travels in the future.

EvilClown · 04-24-2013, 02:36 AM

Sometime last year, before we even boarded the plane for Costa Rica, the idea of an Ecuador trip was hatched. It was actually the product of a discussion Dave (whizzerwheel)* had had with a customer of his that had lived there for several years. Why not? We've traveled to places for lesser reasons. Besides, it fits within the very loosely laid out plan of 'Central and South America by motorcycle – one piece at a time. If you don't have a huge chunk of time to take to do it all at once, you have to adapt.

There are some advantages to doing it this way - we're not just riding through these countries. We're hitting alot of the nooks and crannies off the beaten path. Or at least that's what we set out to do.

As stated in the disclaimer: we'll see what develops. Stole that line from Dave, btw.

*Maybe we can lure Dave in early and get him to offer some firsthand insight to the discussion leading up to our choice of destinations - otr anything, for that matter.

poolman · 04-24-2013, 05:17 AM

Looking forward to another excellent Evil Clown / Wizzerwheel team ride report!

Please post soon.. I'm planning to ride in Ecuador in June and you always seem to find the good spots.

Cheers,

EvilClown · 04-25-2013, 01:52 AM

Thanks for dropping in, Poolman!

With any luck, buy the time it's over something useful will be posted in here.

EvilClown · 04-25-2013, 01:54 AM

With well over a year to prepare one might think that we'd be speaking Spanish dang near fluently by now and that collecting our gear and packing it up would be a snap. Au contraire. I haven't cracked open a Spanish book since before we left last February. It's predicted that I'll regret that. Some of the most fun on these trips is interacting with the locals.

It's also predicted that, forced into having to use it, I'll learn more Spanish faster.

That doesn't help us with the other languages they speak in Ecuador, though...

GB · 04-25-2013, 06:50 AM

C'mon slacker, let's see what you've been up to

Hipster · 04-25-2013, 09:23 AM

Looking forward to more, Ecuador is on my list to places to ride. Who did you rent the bikes from?

EvilClown · 04-26-2013, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hipster

Looking forward to more, Ecuador is on my list to places to ride. Who did you rent the bikes from?

Thanks for coming along. Hipster! Hopefully we can pass along something helpful.

We'll get to that part.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB

C'mon slacker, let's see what you've been up to

Hey, GB!

You don't want to see what I've been up to.

BTW, not to talk shop, but if you find this doesn't belong here do what you gotta do.

Oh, one more thing...

EvilClown · 04-26-2013, 02:09 AM

Plane ticket...check!

Passport...check!

Imodium...check!

Riding gear...check!

We're going live, folks. We're heading to Beantown!

Ok. Right after we pick up Whizzer, we're heading to Beantown.

In a little over half a day I hope to be buying the celebratory first round in Quito! That, or you'll be watching us on the news.

NHBill · 04-26-2013, 03:42 AM

Travel Safe, Guys!!

...and, oh yeah, HAVE A BLAST!!!!

Tomaso · 04-26-2013, 05:54 AM

I'm in! And will try not to be too impatient.

SidecarSue · 04-26-2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilClown

Plane ticket...check!

Passport...check!

Imodium...check!

Riding gear...check!

We're going live, folks. We're heading to Beantown!

Ok. Right after we pick up Whizzer, we're heading to Beantown.

In a little over half a day I hope to be buying the celebratory first round in Quito! That, or you'll be watching us on the news.

Enjoy!

EvilClown · 04-26-2013, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SidecarSue

Enjoy!

EvilClown · 04-26-2013, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NHBill

Travel Safe, Guys!!

...and, oh yeah, HAVE A BLAST!!!!

Thanks, Bill!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomaso

I'm in! And will try not to be too impatient.

Ask around. You can't be in a hurry with my ride reports.

edit: not sure how this whole pic thing is gonna work out...

miguelitro · 04-26-2013, 12:26 PM

I heard from a friend that the weather in the highlands is absolutely beautiful right now! Enjoy the country.
Mike

04-23-2013, 05:42 PM	#1
EvilClown ^OP Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,442	ECUADOR: Maintaining Rigid Flexibility ************************************************ ************* Disclaimer: This thread, by no means, guarantees or implies that a 'ride report' is going to happen, it merely allows a spot for a random picture or video to be tossed up for anyone who may be thinking about travel to Ecuador or who may want to follow along on our trip if we* do happen to produce a ride report. We'll see what develops. I say we. In reality I don't dare try and suck whizzerwheel into another one of these things but if he wanders in on his own he'll be more than welcome. *********************************************** ************* Fortunate enough to be able to step off the treadmill for a few weeks a year, whizzerwheel and I have made annual trips to Costa Rica to ride motorcycles the last couple of years. One was carefully documented. The second, not so much. At least not to the point where it was posted. There certainly are more than enough photos and videos. Ride report or not, rest assured, we did spend our time wisely learning more about the language and various cultural nuances... ...as we already had plans to expand our south of the border travels in the future. __________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

04-24-2013, 02:36 AM	#2
EvilClown ^OP Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,442	The future is now... Sometime last year, before we even boarded the plane for Costa Rica, the idea of an Ecuador trip was hatched. It was actually the product of a discussion Dave (whizzerwheel)* had had with a customer of his that had lived there for several years. Why not? We've traveled to places for lesser reasons. Besides, it fits within the very loosely laid out plan of 'Central and South America by motorcycle – one piece at a time. If you don't have a huge chunk of time to take to do it all at once, you have to adapt. There are some advantages to doing it this way - we're not just riding through these countries. We're hitting alot of the nooks and crannies off the beaten path. Or at least that's what we set out to do. As stated in the disclaimer: we'll see what develops. Stole that line from Dave, btw. Maybe we can lure Dave in early and get him to offer some firsthand insight to the discussion leading up to our choice of destinations - otr anything, for that matter. __________________ These are* our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

04-24-2013, 05:17 AM	#3
poolman Gnarly Poolside Adv. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Darnestown, MD Oddometer: 412	Ecuador Looking forward to another excellent Evil Clown / Wizzerwheel team ride report! Please post soon.. I'm planning to ride in Ecuador in June and you always seem to find the good spots. Cheers, __________________ ~~~~~~ poolman Sacred Valley of the Incas Costa Rica Solo

04-25-2013, 01:52 AM	#4
EvilClown ^OP Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,442	Thanks for dropping in, Poolman! With any luck, buy the time it's over something useful will be posted in here. __________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

04-25-2013, 01:54 AM	#5
EvilClown ^OP Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,442	With well over a year to prepare one might think that we'd be speaking Spanish dang near fluently by now and that collecting our gear and packing it up would be a snap. Au contraire. I haven't cracked open a Spanish book since before we left last February. It's predicted that I'll regret that. Some of the most fun on these trips is interacting with the locals. It's also predicted that, forced into having to use it, I'll learn more Spanish faster. That doesn't help us with the other languages they speak in Ecuador, though... __________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

04-25-2013, 06:50 AM	#6
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,452	C'mon slacker, let's see what you've been up to __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

04-25-2013, 09:23 AM	#7
Hipster Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Mpls, Mn. Oddometer: 1,433	Looking forward to more, Ecuador is on my list to places to ride. Who did you rent the bikes from? __________________ 2008 KTM 990 Adv & 2007 KTM 640 Adv

04-26-2013, 02:09 AM	#9
EvilClown ^OP Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,442	Plane ticket...check! Passport...check! Imodium...check! Riding gear...check! We're going live, folks. We're heading to Beantown! Ok. Right after we pick up Whizzer, we're heading to Beantown. In a little over half a day I hope to be buying the celebratory first round in Quito! That, or you'll be watching us on the news. __________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

04-26-2013, 03:42 AM	#10
NHBill Loosely Wrapped Joined: Oct 2009 Location: SW NH Oddometer: 906	Travel Safe, Guys!! ...and, oh yeah, HAVE A BLAST!!!! __________________ Cancer Sucks! I bought it to ride it, not wax it. Soak it all in, It's a game you can't win, Enjoy the ride "There's a very fine line dividing bravery from stupidity..." 2009 F650GS

04-26-2013, 05:54 AM	#11
Tomaso Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Oddometer: 10	I'm in! And will try not to be too impatient.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode