Costa Rica Solo - Earthquakes, Beaches, Monkeys and Crocodiles

[poolman]

Originally Posted by riderddonald

poolman, I finally got caught up enough to read your ride report at lunch today. Wish I was still there. Sounds like you enjoyed the roads on the Nicoya Peninsila as much as we did. I could have spent a couple extra days exploring that area. Also looks like there could be some nice roads around Monteverde if you could catch the weather right. Kind of iffy in the cloud forest. Enjoyed your RR.

riderdonald,

I enjoyed your ride report, great job keeping the bike upright while riding two-up on an F800GS through the Costa Rican countryside! I hope you two enjoyed your resort time and the end of the trip.

When I stopped in Monte Verde I was told it would probably not be possible to complete the remainder of the circumnavigation around Lake Arenal due to deep water crossings. I tried anyway, and the deepest river crossing was only about 18" deep. The sandy river crossings on the Nicoya Penninsula were far more challenging.

It is amazing to be able to ride through cloud forest, desert, and beach all in one day; Costa Rica has it all.

Thanks,

[poolman]

Originally Posted by sandalscout

Pat, I almost feel like I am beginning to chase you! My wife purchased tickets to Honduras for me, but due to the lack of reliable motorcycle rental, and pretty heavy violent crime, I've decided to transfer them elsewhere. I almost choose Costa Rica, but have decided to go to NYC with her for a week instead.

What's on the plate for next year??? Hope it's good, I have a feeling I may there the year after you! haha

Hi Matt,

There is a theme developing here... I just celebrated my wife's birthday by taking a family vacation in NYC!!!



It is certainly disappointing to have to cancel Honduras, but rewarding the girl who gives motorcycle adventures as gifts is the right thing to do.

I am planning a trip for the March/April time frame, but still haven't decided on a definite location.


Take Care,

[sandalscout]

Too funny!

Originally Posted by poolman

It is certainly disappointing to have to cancel Honduras, but rewarding the girl who gives motorcycle adventures as gifts is the right thing to do.

There were plenty of other, safer, places I could have made work, but I think taking her to NYC (I've been wanting to go myself) and then Vancouver in June (free flight from work!) will hopefully buy me some time to take a week or two trip in the Fall. I'm thinking Arkansas/Texas maybe.

Keep us updated, really interested to see where you go in the Spring!

[ONandOFF]

Thank you for writing this in such a fun, entertaining way - including judicious terriffic photos - and for including sufficient detail such that one could duplicate all or part of this adventure!

[DaveCraige]

Poolman,

This is really good stuff. Thanks for the great pics and info!


(You are making me consider buying one of those nice Giant Loop Coyote bags too btw, seems really simple and effective)

[poolman]

Originally Posted by DaveCraige

Poolman,

This is really good stuff. Thanks for the great pics and info!


(You are making me consider buying one of those nice Giant Loop Coyote bags too btw, seems really simple and effective)

DaveCraige,

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride report.

I've been very pleased with the Giant Loop Coyote bag and recommend it without hesitation. It served me well during my 2011 trip in Peru, my 2012 trip in Costa Rica, and I am now packing it up for a trip to Ecuador!

Safe Travels,