South America Motorcycle Photo Travel : Day 11 - 14

Riding Travel Log Day 11 till 14

The Nasca Lines

The long straight road

Inca Cola same taste as Sprite

My bike - Rojas taking a short break

Its always feeling lonely on any adventure ride on long stretch roads where there is no town or human being. You look around there is emptiness but see God creation around and you know why he creates this universe. Living on the road is like that...

South America Motorcycle Road Trip : Riding Travel Log : Day 1 - 5 | Cali to Santa Rosa

Riding Travel Log : Day 1 - 5 | Cali to Santa Rosa

Day 1 (28/1/12) Cali to Pasto

* Riding duration 10 hr, RnR inclusive.
* After Popayan ride along ridge of the Andes
* The Andes - volcanic features with river flows in valley
* O/nite in Pasto

Day 2 Pasto to Otvalo

* Border crossing Colombia into Ecuador
* Before cross border visit Las Lajas Church. The church built between gorges.
* Border cross took 2 hrs. No charges. Colombian Custom (Aduana) helped me with a written statement to Ecuador Custom.
* Good, long winding road along ridge of the Andes
* Speedometer broke
* O/nite Otvalo

Day 3 Otvalo to Quito

* Visit Otvalo market. Many local stuff there.
* Another long winding road towards Quito.
* O/nite at Secret Garden hostel in Quito old town

Day 4 Quito to El Bamba

* Long winding road
* Rain and foggy; limited visibility
* Many heavy vehicles
* Average height 1000m above sea level
* Cold
* O/nite El Bamba

Day 5 El Bamba to Santa Rosa

* Long winding road
* Heavy fog and rain
* Gravel road
* Took 2 and half hour to cover 70km!
* Very taxing ride
* O/nite Santa Rosa

South America Motorcycle Road Trip | London - Madrid - Cali, Colombia

D-Day + 1 till 7 - Flight from London to Madrid to Cali, Colombia.

Arrived London for some administrative preparation. Weather in London as usual can be described in a single word - sucks! Flight to Cali was from London - Madrid - Cali, Colombia. At Madrid, Aviancia flight to Cali check-in counter I was almost refused on board because the official said I do not have visa! The argument was the duration between my entry into Colombia and departure Colombia exceeds the 90 days tourist visa policy as set by the Colombian Immigration. Aiya!

Despite a lengthy explanation about my trip that official simply do not understand and asked me to buy a new return ticket that meet the 90 days policy. I argued to see the supervisor and the official did present to their supervisor about the situation and return to say " You OK to go".
Point noted.

At Casa Blanca Hostel, Cali Colombia

I arrived Cali and settled at Casa Blanca Hostel. You may want to visit this bikers friendly place. For more on Casa Blanca Hostel, click here.

What do I think about Cali?

Cali is a nice city. There are obviously many new buildings and contemporary structures and designs overtaking the Cali Old City. The best way to see the city is by walking along the streets passing many cafes serve typical Colombian coffee. Under USD $2 you get a 'kick' cup of coffee. The streets are lined with many old trees providing shades to pedestrian walkway and traffics.

The People in Cali.

Two points illustrate the people in Cali or Colombian as a whole. The male are just stunning. The women, big boops and wide butts. Hehe!

South America Motorcycle Road Trip | Kuala Lumpur - London

at the LCCT airport, Kuala Lumpur, before the flight


D-Day 10 Jan 2012

When the Airbus 300 jet engines roar and lifted the 400 tons plus wide body plane from KLIA's runaway, I told myself the adventure to South America has begin.

Follow my upcoming trip report. Adios!