Last night Daniel was back in Buenos Aires. I took a wild taxi ride to a suburb south of the city. A small town called Bernal. This is where Daniel grew up. A group of guys celebrating a birthday. Many of these guys Daniel knew as a kid. Fun to hang with locals in a […]
I’ve been on the road for some time. Sure, I had spent many months back in the states while recovering after my broken leg in Bolivia. But that little accident didn’t set me back. Because I went back. Now in Buenos Aires. I know I’ve spent too long here. But the city just grabbed me. Sucked […]
I love Buenos Aires. The energy. The mix of Europe and Latin culture. The mate. The food. The wine. The strength of the dollar. The people. Did I say the people? There’s not much not to like about Buenos Aires. In many ways this place seems like home. Argentina with its diversity, culture, beauty and […]
It was a late start when we all left Villa General Belgrano, and after leaving the boys back in Rio Cuarto I made the journey back toward Buenos Aires. Just a few days ago this rode looked a lot different as I swam through the incessant rain getting the longest and wettest shower perhaps since […]
Juan 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 […]
It’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. […]
There 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 […]
A 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, […]
What 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 […]
Maintenance. 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, […]
