We'll miss you Dangs!!!

Today's Fortune Cookie

THIS IS NO JOKE!

Our Rig

Our bike of choice for this adventure is a 2004 Suzuki DL650. Its an "Adventure Tourer" suitable for on and off road. Here is a photo fully loaded. There is a bag atop the gastank, 2x 40L aluminium panniers, and a rubberized dufflebag across the back. The panniers look huge, until you start to pack them! We'll have to do some prioritizing! The tank bag will have water, camera, guide books, maps, etc. The waterproof duffle bag will house the sleeping bags, tent, and sleeping mats. The aluminium boxes will have everything else! Unfortunately Candy can't come, she'll be staying with my Aunt and my Grandma (thanks you two!)

The Proposed Route (as of today)

The First Leg: The Americas, 5 months



The Second Leg: Oceania, 2 Months



The ThirdLeg: Europe, 3 Months

Today I Gave My Notice

So long XP! Its been a good run.

The news was taken relatively well. Believe it or not, I will miss that place. Although, only a little bit. I had been presented with some good opportunities and all things considered enjoyed my nearly 5 years with the company. I was glad to hear the door will be open when I return.

Los Banditos: Introducing the Ensenada Caravan

Consuela
(My Mom)
SOOO GLAD YOU'RE COMING MOM!!!



Jorge
(My Dad)

Ride: 1991 Harley Davidson Electra Glide
Drink: La Bala de Plata (aka Coors light)
Years on two wheels: More than you
Most money lost at poker in one sitting: $40,000

Glad your coming dad!



El Guapo
(My Best Man)

Ride: Kawasaki KLR
Drink: Brave Bull
Years on two wheels: Motorcycle? Months...
Longest ride taken to this point: I think 200miles broke his ass.


Don Juan de las Rocas
(aka kool keith)

Ride: Kawasaki KLR
Drink: Honeydew Margarita
Years on two wheels: Plenty
Longest ride taken to this point: 260 miles, on a bicycle; 550 on the KLR


Maria
(Amie)

Drink: Bottled water, only bottled water
Years on two wheels: 1 day motorcycle course, I'm glad she's on the back ;-)
Longest ride taken to this point: Camino and back on the KLR, about 375.



Pedro
(Mike)

Ride: Suzuki DL650, V-Strom
Drink: La tequila mas fina, Don Julio Reposado
Years on two wheels: Catorce
Longest ride taken to this point: Sicily to Hamburg

Estero Beach Resort - Booked!

Looking forward to the time spent here with the gang! Three nights of friends, family and fun to start off our trip outside of the United States...