Quito Ecuador Questions
 

Hello folks Albert from the Turtles Head here,I,m working in Peru at the moment,but just to let you know I,ll still be around here on the HUBB to answer any questions you might have about Quito and Ecuador and seeing as I,m in Peru now I,ll be picking up info on the situation here as well.
So don,t be shy ask away
Alberto
Hope to see you on the road one day!!!

Good luck with the new job mate...:thumbup1:

Where?
 

Albert we haven`t met yet, but, I will be riding North through Peru in May. Where abouts are you?

I rode with Ian C for awhile and bumped into Helge, Mark, and Ryan in Ushuaia.

Peru
 

Right now I,m up in the mountains near Juliaca in Southern Peru,some truly wild country I might add,working in a mining exploration camp,although I,m back and forward from Lima as well,up here it,s truly NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC if you know what you mean and if you really want to see some hard living people come up here for visit,it,s about 4 hours north of Lake Titicaca,feel free to drop in!and I do belive I,ve seen your thread on ADVRIDER

Beer in Ecuador
 

Albert, sounds good. I'll drop you a PM when my girlfriend and I get closer to Lake Titicaca.

uros
 

when you get up to Puno be sure to go to Uros the floating islands on the lake,keep in touch as I,m moving a lot between Lima and the project in the altiplano,by the way just comfirmed the company bike a Yamaha wr 450 WOO-HOO

Nice bike dude!

I did the islands on my way through a few months back, but, I really want my girlfriend to check them out. Its sounding like we will be up that way. I'll drop you a line. Cheers.

quito electrics
 

hey Albert
dont know if you are still in Quito, I am travelling north and need to stop in Quito for some urgent repairs with an electrician - will be there in an hour - would you know of a good electrician in Quito from your time there? and one that would be working today saturday?
Much appreciate it -
will stop by the pub to get hammered later if u around . . ..

cheers

feargal

Damn
 

sorry i missed you mate i,ve just got back from vacationes in uk,maybe next time!!!

Shipping my bike from Miami to Quito
 

Hello Albert,

I am planning a similar trip like that of BWOB to do volunteer work in South America. I have some family in Quito, however, they do not have any experience with shipping and customs from the US. I found some companies in Miami that will ship the bike. Do you have any recommendations? I plan to take off in the fall. Thank you!

Victor

Hmm
 

The only way to bring a bike into Ecuador is a temporary import and that will allow the bike to be here for six months only!!! As far as transport companies I know a lot of people have experience with GIRAG who ship from Panama as for Miami I have no idea there,maybe Girag have an office.
Best of luck!
Albert theturtleshead

Question
 

Albert, I met you at the Turtle when I was passing through to the south. you gave me a great recommendation on getting a tire (Thank you a bunch). Anyway, how is things in southern Peru. Is it very dangerous? Have you heard about any rebels? I hope to come back in a couple of years.

Colombia
 

Things just keep getting better rebel wise cos I,m now moving to Colombia with the mining thing,but still keeping the bars in Ecuador for the time being and I,m still enjoying the company of good folks like yourself as they pass through.
Next time take the slow road Bo and give yourself time to Smell those proverbial Roses
Cheers
Albert theturtleshead

G'day from downunder, I will be over your way in the new year for the start of my rtw, will you still be in the general SA area?

Cheers
TravellingStrom

Despacio
 

I will definitely plan the next trip at a slower pace. I know there is plenty to enjoy. :thumbup1: