http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/ Around the world en-us May 2010 Update Ecuador Colombia Departing Banos we filled with petrol and a strange vehicle that had caused a few highway problems on our way to Banos followed us into the garage. These brightly colored road trains are used in... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/005061.php April 2010 Update Peru and Ecuador Thomas and Astrid on the Triumph side-car joined us in our ride north to Huacachina. The road added some interest in the early stages with some ‘twisties’ but straightened out just before we reached... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/005003.php March 2010 Update Argentina/Chile/Peru The 1st March and our trek north began around midday as we said our farewells to everyone on the farm. There was a lot of activity as Nick was organizing construction of a doorway from the... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/004888.php February 2010 Update Argentina Preparation for our ride north to exit South America began, commencing with repairs to the bike after the last blow-out crash. Parts were ordered from the UK and Australia. We expected time issues but the customs... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/004887.php January 2010 Update Argentina/Chile Dakar 2010 Progress was slow…. four days of bike work, physio and rest and we were almost done. The Dakar Rally was already crossing into Chile and we had not left Buenos Aires. On the 5th... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/004825.php December 2009 Update Argentina With the bike safely tucked away on transport to Buenos Aries it was our turn to pack and bid farewell to our family of helpers in Rosario de la Frontera explaining we would return before we... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/004631.php November 2009 Update Peru - Bolivia - Chile – Argentina Leaving Puno the weather cooled as the road took us to the border. We noticed a distinct lack of movement on the Bolivian side which contrasted significantly to the very... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/004597.php October 2009 Update Peru We had been chasing a solution to our misfire for three days now with the consensus being a failing ignition coil. Assistance came from several sources including the BMW site on Horizons Unlimited, friends in Australia,... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/004441.php September 2009 Update Manaus Brazil to Cajamarca Peru Carol had a days rest from navigating a big city as Joelmir escorted us to the bustling wharves of Manaus. Two in a row for her, as Cecilia’s GPS gave her a... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/004328.php August 2009 Update Belem to Manaus The Long Way Belem appeared busy every day of the week with people bustling around even on the weekends. Our boat ride organized and with the help of Alex who also owns a small... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/004047.php July 2009 Update Brazil While we were enjoying our time in Parati we received an email from another motorcycle traveler who had suffered the square wheel syndrome after hitting a large square pothole (man made) due for a repair job.... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/003965.php June 2009 Update We stayed in Campo Grande for a couple of extra days on the invite of Rodrigo and Luciane. It was Rodrigo’s birthday in a few days and it was bound to be a fun party. With Luciane... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/003938.php May 2009 Update Brazil Some clouds in the sky after a bit of a late sleep. We walked the city of Santo Angelo in the morning but found everything closed. It was a public holiday!!! Gilson met up with his... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/003932.php Delaying our departure from Rocha was the correct decision with a clear blue sky greeting us early in the morning. Hotel Arrarte included a light breakfast in the price and after a quick pack we were on the road early. http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/003774.php March 2009 Update Our family of campers at La Posta was down to five with the departure of Andy (USA) and the mood was dampened a little when it rained over the next couple of days. No leaks with the... http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/duval/003703.php