Archives for 2013

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No words can describe Bora Bora

Bora Bora is the island dreams are made of. بيت٣٦٥ It was perfect. Everything you see in the magazines is what you get. There really is a place where little bungalows sit about turquoise colored water, a place where the sunrise and sunset, stars and moon, are so loud you can’t help but watch the … [Read more...]

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Much to do on Huahine

We hired an archaeologist to take us around to learn about the ruins and pre-contact culture. We visited a site at Maeve (primarily documented by Dr. Yosihiko H. Sinoto), one of the largest collections of ruins in the South Pacific. We were able to see some of the marae* (alters) and put early … [Read more...]

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Baguette boxes and butter

The pace slowed way down, and we all adjusted accordingly. The sunsets were absolutely amazing, as were the sunrises. ivermectine kaufen I made sure I got up every day to enjoy these special gifts. ivermectin for dogs whipworm Usually this meant getting up at 4 a.m.   The first couple … [Read more...]

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A toast to dinner, even if we don’t know what we just ordered

We all met in LA over a period of 24 hours. The group consisted of Ryan and Tate, a younger couple from Portland, Marla – also from Portland, myself, and Bonita from Austin. Marla, Bonita, and I go back decades, but this was really the first time I have spent any time around the “boys.” I have … [Read more...]

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Blogging in French… umm where was that log-in button?

So I wanted to get a quick blog up before we left the island of Huahine, French Polynesia, and the damn blogger interface is in French! I am currently trying to recall where the buttons are on the interface.; it is interesting. Tonight I will fiddle with the dashboard. Basically, we are … [Read more...]

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Paradise

A different kind of adventure! Years ago a seed was planted for a getaway with friends to celebrate the milestone of 50. لعبة الدومينو المصريه Now, I’m not yet at that milestone, but two of the three have crossed to the other side. The getaway destination, complements of Marla, was set for … [Read more...]

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100th post of wanderings – South Dakotans don’t like me

Today is a special day, because it is the 100th post in my blog. I started out blogging in 2010 as just a simple idea to share a little bit about my adventures and predicaments I seem to find myself in. Today, I am reflecting and sharing with you what the blog ride has been like. I have posted … [Read more...]

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Yamaha 80 – Yellow 1970s

I got to ride this bike the first time because of someone else's misfortune, but I sure enjoyed the hell out of it. Dad only had a few important rules which didn't make sense then, but as an adult I now understand were the building blocks for becoming a safe and courteous rider. One particular day … [Read more...]

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BMW F650GS-P 2007

Maya - about the journey … [Read more...]

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Kawasaki KX250 1980s

The KX250 Frustrations not having the right gear/dependability/tools/stuff- not having the right stuff This bike must have been possessed. It was the most unreliable, radical and unpredictable motorcycle I have ever owned. mectizan prospect When it got its shit together it was quite a rush, … [Read more...]