Dec 3, 2010
Firstly, I would like to wish my sister, Marcia, an early happy birthday. May not have internet tomorrow.
The passed two days we rode the 800 miles from Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires. The ride was basically uneventful except for our second encounter with crooked cops during this trip. We were accused of speeding and may have been, but his region is noted for crooked cops. Anyway we were fined an amount that would be excessive by any standard for doing what they said was 12 mph over the 50 mph speed zone.
Buenos Aires is a city of 17 million and is not place for a country boy from Elkmont. As one can imagine it is a very busy place.
We are currently at Dakar Motos in Buenos Aires. The owners, Javier and Sandra, cater to the adventure motorcyclists. They provide storage, a bed (dorm style), maintenance services, and more importantly bookings for shipment of the motorcycles back to the states.
Today, I will have a new rear tire mounted and then continue my trip south to Terra de Fuego alone.
Roger's shoulder has been giving him fits and he thinks it is best that he flies home to seek some medical attention. He hopes to get his bike booked for Monday or Tuesday departure and either a Tuesday or Wednesday flight to Atlanta.
My trip to Terra del Fuego is approximately 2,000 miles down and an equal number back. I'm hoping to do this ride in two weeks and try to get home by Christmas day if the ride and the shipping go okay.
War Eagle beat Carolina.
Go Army, Beat Navy.
Gary
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