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bike upgrades
after three motorcycle trips, I’ve decided to optimize my experience, with cash!!! throttle lock (poor man’s cruise control so I can rest my right hand) sheepskin seat cover (mexico was hard on my ass, this weekend wasn’t so bad…) tail … Continue reading
sunrise over the heart of darkness
sunrise over the heart of darkness Originally uploaded by Moloko Velocet Our (anattadoll, bearandbobcat, and my) camp this morning at sunrise.
things I learned from my first week-long motorcycle tour…
(a) everything takes longer with four people (b) make sure people are paying attention when you propose meetup-points (c) I need a more comfy seat for the bike (d) don’t eat the fish taco’s at “El Fenix” unless you already … Continue reading
4th of Juplaya packing list…
I’m thinking of heading off to the playa on the bike for the weekend with a couple other ranger friends… I just ordered a butt pad for the seat, throttle locks, and a new rack for a top-case, all things … Continue reading
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Africa: Botswana History Lesson (as told to me by Fish)
Big game parks. Both owned by a guy named Ratray. We met old Mr. Ratray at Mala Mala, he was wearing red tartan trousers and a red sweater for dinner. His traveling companion was a blue haired woman wearing a … Continue reading
Africa: Zimbabwe – part 2 – Who wants to be a Zimbabwean billionare?
We were mega-border hoppers today. We not only went into Zimbabwe for the elephant ride, but also crossed the border again to head over for high tea at the Victoria Falls Hotel. Zimbabwe is falling apart all around us (we … Continue reading
Africa: Zimbabwe – part 1 – Elephants
Since the credit card machine at Kasane was out of order, we had to pay for a fuel load with cash. We both had brought a lot of US dollars along for just such a case, but between the fuel … Continue reading
Africa: Zambia – Victoria Falls and ripoff of the south?
Flew out of Kasane airport, goodbye sweet Botswana, hello Zambia. We had to pay for gas at Kasane with cash, since the credit card machine has been broken for 3 months. This has almost completely blown our USD cash reserves, … Continue reading
Africa: Botswana – Shinde and the delta
This place is so beautiful in a totally different way than the Kalahari. I can’t believe we’re only 100 miles away. There is water everywhere here, fresh, and clean. You can drink right out of the delta, assuming the hippos … Continue reading
Africa: Botswana – first day in the bush – the Kalahari desert
Flying from Jo’burg to Kalahari
