While those of us interested in the fate of the Austrian hostages taken in Tunisia wait for them to be released, life goes on.

Update One: Jeff Condon has returned from the falls and the jungles. As usual he has had adventures of epic proportions. For one, his 1974 Citroen 3cv, actually a 2 wheel drive version of the best 4 wheel drive vehicles available today, mudded in on a steep incline of mud rocks and more loose mud. He and an Australian catching a ride with him, walked for a day until they found a logging camp, spent the night with the loggers, and with the help of heavy machinery hoisted the little Citroen over the mud hill, and off they went toward a water fall that is reported to be 3 K wide.

Of note here, is the fact that Jeff, bought his Citroen in Buenos Aires, from an Argentine owner, titled it in his name, and with the proper documents, "tarjeta verde," insurance card, driver licenses, New Zealand, and International, been able to drive almost 4000 K through Argentina through numerous check points and provincial border checks, with no "document" problems!!!

Update Two: Francais, the young Frenchman is "on the road." Although he called several times before leaving BA, we were not able to meet for a photo opt and goodbyes. He found a 2 year old NX400 Honda Falcon, and bought it, in Buenos Aires. He paid for it and had the title transferred to his name. He obtained his "tarjeta verde" and purchased insurance.

In *one month, expending about $6,000.00 USD, including rack and pannier construction and purchase of all gear, Francais, on his own, and he is only 19 years old, found, purchased, and put a touring package on a 2 year old NX400 Honda Falcon and is currently en route for the border with Chile.
* at least a week was lost while a local bank sorted out a wire transfer problem.

Update Three: Transfer of USA titled Harley Davidson to Argentine title. The title is en route from the States. This process will take off once the USA title in previous owner "or" my name arrives. Plan is to have aduana come out to inspect/value the bike, pay import tax, and register the bike legally in Argentina. This should be interesting, check in later in the week.

This process has been slowed considerably waiting for title from the States.

Thus far the Argentines have not been responsible for any delay.

I have total confidence this process will go smoothly, as the recent "Diplomatic Scandal" caused the downfall of 2 prominent officials here. NO one wants to do anything wrong right now regarding the "import tax issue" and the local press would be on top of any abnormalities in a heartbeat. We will see, We will see.

Meanwhile, Jeff on the ground and Marty via e-mail, are stripping and renewing the Harley. La Harley should be up and running perfectly by the end of the week.

Please post any info regarding length of temporary import permits all Central and South America, any data regarding foreign tourists buying or selling in Central and South America, and know the Austrians will be safely home soon. xfiltrate.

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