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The Seven Tenets of Success, Prosperity, Happiness and A More Rewarding Life
/0 Comments/in North America, Travelogue, USA /by allanChapter I — What you need to do to live a more rewarding life, one with success, happiness and contentment. Ignore These At Your Own Risk: Live A More Rewarding, Successful And Happy Life “How can anyone keep up?” I hear this or some version of “things move too fast” every day. It’s no wonder. […]
Ethiopia Dreaming: Zilzil Alecha—Prime Beef in Green Pepper Sauce
/0 Comments/in Africa, Ethiopia, Travelogue /by allanThough it’s been more than three years since I was cruising, winding my way through Ethiopia and following the Nile River, exploring the ancient ruins of Lalibela and searching for the remains of Haile Selassie’s Lions and the tomb or memorial of Bob Marley, tonight I found myself dreaming back to those days. I […]
Recipe testers needed for exciting new global cookbook. Interested?
/0 Comments/in Travelogue /by allanIf you’ve been wondering why you haven’t seen many posts here on the Tavern or my WorldRider site, the explanation is easy: I’m overwhelmed — in a good way. Yet, to be honest, I could use some help. So if you, or someone you know might be able to help me, please let me know […]
Dakar 2012 Highlights Video: Featuring Darkcycd
/0 Comments/in Peru, South America, Travelogue /by allanDakar 2012 Highlights Video: Featuring Darkcycd allan 03-7-2012 1 Comment Check out this video clip featuring Robb Rill and the Darkcyd Racing Team in South America for the Dakar 2012 edition. Shot and produced by the Dakar organization and features an interview with Robb prior to the start of the race. Good stuff. Edit
Happy or Sad. Dakar Comes To An End. What’s next?
/0 Comments/in Peru, South America, Travelogue /by allanFor the first time on this nearly 10,000km journey, the Darkcyd Racing Team rose at near sunrise and calmly and collectively packed camp and headed out of the Pisco Bivouac before the last of the cars and the trucks. I’m sure many on the team would confess relief, excitement and express jubilee as the end […]
Dakar Dunes Up Close. Bistro Bivouac & Peruvian Rations.
/0 Comments/in Peru, South America, Travelogue /by allanI’m sure the last thing Raff and Bill wanted to do last night was to remove the transmission from the Desert Warrior. Sure, if we were still in the race and the clock was ticking, that’d be the norm. As spectators and assistance and mired in our ongoing challenges—remember, the T-5 Chevy 2500 has transmission […]
The Mystery of Nasca. The Madness of Dunes.
/0 Comments/in Chile, Peru, South America, Travelogue /by allanIt’s a race to the finish. That is, who will finish. With the partial results floating in, the German x-Raid team of Mini Coopers and BMW’s are still holding strong with Peterhansel’s nearly 4 minute jump on teammate Coma in Arequipa, the Frenchman sits 22 minutes ahead of his teammate and more than 2 hours […]