Patagonia 2010

November 7, 2010

My last (and first) ride for November before we leave for Patagonia.  A quick 50 miles in 40 degree temps (brrrrrrrr), and then top off the tank with 100% gasoline (no ethanol), add some fuel stabilizer for the winter, and head home.  Hope to give it a bath and pull the battery before we leave.            

We did some trial packing to see if everything fits.  I think we’ll be OK.  Motorcycle gear, while not real heavy, is quite bulky.  I’m sure I’m  taking more stuff than I would if I was traveling alone, but if Weez isn’t happy – Poppa Matt won’t be happy, so I’ll just pack more stuff.

For those of you who may be following this, be patient.  I’m not sure how prevalent internet connections will be where we are.  I’ve also never had to think about dividing my time between blogging, and spending time with Louise.  She may take all the computer time away from me anyway.

Monday – dinner with relatives.

Tuesday  - dinner with friends.

Wedensday – Nora takes us to the airport.  Thanks, sis!

Ten years ago, I never could have envisioned this.  At that time, I hadn’t thrown a leg over a motorcycle in over a quarter century.  Look at us now!  Who’d a thunk it?  (certainly not Louise) so we’re off to the furthest reaches of South America!  Hope I can give you an idea of what it’s like.

We’ll send pics on Kodak Gallery.

Stay tuned!