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Villa General Belgrano & La Cumbrecita With Friends
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanJuan on his ’03 Dakar crossing bridge over canyon on route to La Cumbrecita. Sitting in the central Sierras of Argentina’s Cordoba province, Villa General Belgrano sits high in the Calamuchita Valley. It’s perhaps most famous for the largest beer festival in Argentina when thousands descend on the small village in October for the Fiesta […]
Viajito: A Weekend Ride
/1 Comment/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanIt’s been more than a month since I’ve ridden my motorcycle more than just a few miles. But as I took residence at Dakar Motos Friday night, I found myself the sole motorcyclists claiming a bunk. I spent the evening packing my gear, reviewing the map and prepping myself for my journey outside Buenos Aires. […]
Just A Few More Nagging Issues With Doc
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanThere were only a couple nuts and bolts left over after we put Doc back together again. Okay. Only kidding. Javier did an incredible job and saved me a huge headache. I learned quite a few things watching him, too. But as I fired up Doc to see if all was okay, I was reminded […]
Hanging With Locals and Internationals.
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanA couple months back when I was cruising the desolate and windy blacktop of Argentina’s Ruta 3 south as the sun set, I met a fellow biker and photographer at a routine gas stop. For the regulars of this blog/thread you might remember Dario or how a couple hours later I met his friend, Nano, […]
The Allure of Buenos Aires – Hang Time.
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanWhat is it about Buenos Aires that I find so alluring, seductive and familiar? Why am I still here? Silvina y Martha: Lots of reasons to love Hotel Costa Rica in Palermo Viejo, Buenos Aires. Hotel Costa Rica lobby bar where I pounded many espressos in the morning before my walks. Lobby of Hotel Costa […]
Time To Get Doc Ready To Roll Again.
/0 Comments/in Argentina, South America, Travelogue /by allanMaintenance. I’ve been in Buenos Aires about two weeks since my friends Tim and Angie headed back to the States. While I’m loving this fantastic city with its European flair, Latin feel, great food and wine, it’s time to get Doc back into shape and get on the road. Not sure what my plan is, […]
How Many Days To A Brazilian Visa? More lessons.
/4 Comments/in Argentina, Brazil, South America, Travelogue /by allanStarted out to tick those bureaucratic tasks off my list this morning. My desire to deal with the US Embassy relates to renewing a passport. So I made the leisurely walk this morning down Borges, across Santa Fe, past the professional dog walkers who are led by a pack of dogs sometimes numbering 20 or […]