Tuesday, December 11, 2007
A tire is found!!
C and I pulled into
Medellín around 3 PM searching for a bike dealer named Ruta 40. Even with a taxi driver's help, we had no luck tracking them down. We were just about to give up and get something to eat, when these guys pulled up. BMW logos were on the truck, on their hats, on their t-shirts: we knew they could help us out. Mauricio and Álvaro got right on it. They called Ruta 40, found out they were closed, and then let us know that Monday was also a holiday. Not good. But wait!!! Mauricio happened to have the exact tire we were looking for at his shop. It turns out he rides a GS as well, and likes to keep a spare tire because they are hard to come by in Colombia. Perfect!!! He sold us the tire, and had a dealer install it for us. We were set for another 12,000 km or so.
Álvaro, Mauricio's wife, Mauricio and me . Not sure who that guy in the back is!!
Thanx a lot guys. You saved the day!!!
