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Hi folks, other half of 2fortheroad speaking here:)
A few things: first, sorry for shockingly late replies - not getting email notifications for some reason. Next, CUSTEWY: I had a good, GOOD read of your ride report before we did this. And then another one! Thanks so much for writing down your experience. You guys rock! If you're still in ARG for the next month maybe we can cross paths - we return via Buenos Aires to Chile over the next month. Next, Fuel question above: indeed, as custewy said, about 400Km definitely nothing! But I would be sure to be totally self-reliant. Out there if someone has gas they probably need it - no guarantee of sharing. I recommend having at least enough from KM100 after Humaita to Careiro. These two points have fuel. Advice: Try not to rush and be good to people and the environment. PS: I'm told the animal spirits of the jungle don't like cars and motorcycles, so it's best to request safe passage of them on the outset.... your choice :) |
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It makes both Jill and I very happy that you found our posts useful. I also really enjoyed seeing your experience through that region - you shared some amazing photos, as well as some nice insight into your experiences with the people and places you came across. Thanks for that! Our paths should've crossed here in Argentina, but life threw us a screwball that has us returning home to the states this weekend. Thankfully we are both safe and healthy. Sorry that we won't have a good chance to meet you. Maybe somewhere else down the road... Enjoy your ride! -Mike & Jill PS - +1 on the advice you offered |
Br-319
My long-awaited trip through the rainforest - BR-319 from Humaita to Manaus, 2013 Septembre. It took 6 days, but we drove very slowly.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zN7aEL-bvfU/Uj...jpg?imgmax=800 Report day by day: Tarmo RTW: Humaita-Manaus, BR-319, Day 1 Tarmo RTW: Humaita-Manaus, BR-319, Day 2 Tarmo RTW: Humaita-Manaus, BR-319, Day 3 Tarmo RTW: Bridges, BR-319, Day 4 Tarmo RTW: Humaita-Manaus, BR-319, Day 5 Tarmo RTW: Humaita-Manaus, BR-319, Day 6, Manaus And some photos: http://lh4.ggpht.com/-08-QNftqUzU/Uj...jpg?imgmax=800 http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e6s8n32SQ-Y/Uj...jpg?imgmax=800 http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7Q3Fut71A9w/Uj...jpg?imgmax=800 Muddy part Link: Road BR-319 Humaita - Manaus by Mazda E2200 - YouTube How to cross muddy part... just go! http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ho8-fkQCPE4/Uj...jpg?imgmax=800 http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f_A7alMmfnE/Uj...jpg?imgmax=800 Local transport from Manaus to Labrea, every week. And here are GPS coordinates of towers, started from Humaita. First six are serviced from Humaita side, and others from Manaus. Muddy part is between 6 and 7th tower. The gates are locked, but there are very big holes, so no problem to go closer. Embratel 1 S07 12.420 W063 08.192 Embratel 2 S06 54.443 W063.04.423 Embratel 3 S06.36.732 W062.57.340 Embratel 4 S06.22.116 W063.48.341 Embratel 5 S06.07.281 W062.35.366 Embratel 6 S05.53.279 W062.23.897 Embratel 7 S05.39.247 W062.13.520 Embratel 8 S05.21.415 W062.02.273 Embratel 9 S05.08.955 W061.45.665 Embratel 10 S04.55.432 W061.30.059 Embratel 11 S04.37.940 W061.15.071 Embratel 12 S04.22.447 W060.57.196 Embratel 13 S04.05.014 W060.41.062 Embratel 14 coordinates missing (inside Careiro city) Embratel 15 S03.30.801 W060.08.123 Embratel 16 S03.12.450 W059.52.228 Q. Do you want to do it again?? A. Certainly! |
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