Friday, August 17, 2007
Alberta to South America - "Two up-going down!!"+1.
For those of you who may not know the story: three of us (myself, Conchita and Dan) will be riding down to South America for 10 weeks. Conchita and I will be leaving Alberta on Sept 28th, whereas Dan will be leaving on Oct 2. After C and I check out the sights and sounds of Las Vegas for a night, we plan on meeting up with Dan in Southern Arizona on Oct 5th before heading into Mexico and ....beyond...!!
Dan will be riding a KTM 950 Adventure solo, while Conchita and I will be two-up on a BMW GS 1200 ADV.
All this nonsense was Dan's idea, so if anything goes wrong, we can all blame him!!!
Dan D
Check out this link for a little teaser:
http://www.thrillingwonder.blogspot.com/2006/11/most-dangerous-roads-in-world.html
http://www.thrillingwonder.blogspot.com/2006/11/most-dangerous-roads-in-world.html
Enough planning - let's GO already!!
Immunizations:
Yellow Fever (done)
Typhoid Fever (done)
Hepatitis A/B (done)
Tetanus (done)
Rabies (2 out of three so far):
Rabies vaccine was $625 for each of us. Interestingly enough, it is exactly the same shots you would get for free if you happen to be bitten by a dog!! Had I known a little earlier..........??? Hey, there is still time to convince Conchita!!
Oooppps.....maybe not!!!
Ouch!!
(is that you Conchita?)
"Yes, it's me Brian".. sigh-eyes rolling
Drugs:
Malaria pills galore!!
(1/day x2 and 4 weeks after returing home-150 pills. If the Malaria doesn't kill you, the drugs will!!!!)
Pills to prevent altitude sickness.
(La Paz in Bolivia is over 12,000 ft)
Pills to deal with altitude sickness if you do get it.
Pills to stop diarrhea.
Immodium.
Allergy Pills.
Foot powder(stinky feet is bad).
Makes us wonder of we should even be going to these places!
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wow! That many pills for the trip? Are you sure you'll manage to get up to the bike and start the journey? Even if anything goes slightly rong, you'll allways have the pills to put you "good" :)) But serious now, even I want you to start the journey and begin to see the pics...it's really a long ways....but beatifull I imagine. Take care my friend.
Marcio
Marcio
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: August 19, 2007
: August 19, 2007
Hey there! The BIG day is coming! That's a one in a life time experience, a beautiful adventure...to just go and leave everything behind! Enjoy the freedom, the cool and warm air, the amazing sights! By the way, I will keep you company, so don't be too surprised if you happen to feel an extra presence in the air! :)) All the best for you two and do savour every moment! Your friend, Carmo
Hey guys. I know I will get a chance at work, on friday, to say see ya. But I want to let you know you will be missed around work. My family and I will be watching you from your blog and we will be praying for your safe return. Have a safe and great time. We look forward to your pics. Tony H.
Snow?!? Yikes! I bet South America is sounding good right about now! Loving the pics keep up the great work. Be safe. Tony
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