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Photo by Marc Gibaud, Clouds on Tres Cerros and Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia

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Photo by Marc Gibaud,
Clouds on Tres Cerros and
Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia



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Old 22 Nov 2012
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Thanks for the great journey log, I have been enjoying it. We are resident now in Caloundra, Qld.
Next month, we are going to start a 6 week (or so) tour of NZ, certainly passing through your home town (Wanaka?) I do not suppose that you will be home, Dec/Jan?
My bike (HD Sportster) is already in Christchurch, but my wife's Sporty had to stay home and I have had to buy a 400 Honda for Jill, awaiting us in Gore.
So: whether we meet or not, keep riding on!
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Thanks for the great journey log, I have been enjoying it. We are resident now in Caloundra, Qld.
Next month, we are going to start a 6 week (or so) tour of NZ, certainly passing through your home town (Wanaka?) I do not suppose that you will be home, Dec/Jan?
My bike (HD Sportster) is already in Christchurch, but my wife's Sporty had to stay home and I have had to buy a 400 Honda for Jill, awaiting us in Gore.
So: whether we meet or not, keep riding on!
Rob and Jill Hall.
Heya Rob and Jill

Not likely we will be home unless in a coffin so either way we won't be able to help.

Bit of a bumma as we would love to have had you guys stay, if you are going through Wanaka and want somewhere to stay let us know and we can probably hook you up with one of our dodgy bikie mates from The Wanaka Motorcycle Club, just let us know.

If you time it right the third Wednesday of every month is the monthly meeting where they all meet for tea at a pub, usually slightly out of town during summer.
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Ellen may i say you are a true trooper!!

Sorry to hear you've had another spill ,maybe find a nice beach somewhere and take a break for a week or so.Noel
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Two Moto Kiwis Trip On Hold

Yesterday Sunday November the 25th Ellen had a huge off on the open road.

I report that she is ok after and ambulance ride, hospital visit and Xrays etc.

She has suffered severe bruising and contusions to leg ankle, right bum cheek and down her back and around her neck, today she can hardly walk, all X rays came out ok.

We are going to lay low for the next few days and formulate a plan B, needless to say this is very much a trip changing event.

Couple of pics from yesterday.

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Guys,

I hope everything works out ok for you. If you think I can help in any way just send me a message or a mail. We will be out of town from Dec 3rd- Dec12th and I doubt I'll check my mails very often.
You are welcome to stay with us while you recover or store bikes or any thing else.

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Guys,

Just read about Ellens Accident, sorry to hear trip is on hold but happy that Ellen is OK, take it easy Ellen and get well soon!!!

Even though we are up in Canuck land , let us know if we can help you out with anything at all.

Might be best to split back up to the USA and regroup mate, might be worth talking to your personal travel insurance company and see if Ellen can get checked out up there too just to make sure nothing has been missed medically.
Though if everthing is OK, while she is recouperating would be a good time to put you feet up somewhere and do some Spanish lessons, pick up that Tiger 800XC and head to Guatamala!!!

Big Hugs to you Both

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Geez i was shocked when i saw the photo's

Guy's I can only hope Ellen gets the help she needs.Noel
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