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Photo by Igor Djokovic, camping above San Juan river, Arizona USA

I haven't been everywhere...
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Photo by Igor Djokovic,
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Spanner in the works.
My girl friend has decided she wants to come with me for part of the trip
So will have to change my plans slightly as she is not keen on going past Mexico. So will be flying in toFlorid February(hope its not to cold) then across Texas to Mexico and then zig zag up towards Canada.
south florida will be fine in february. northern florida and southern georgia often see freezing temps in feb. parts of texas as well. not to mention that heading NORTH in february is jut plain nonsense, unles of course you're doing it in a 4x4...
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Been out road testing bikes as the bike i planned on using for our trip (BMWG650GS) will be way to small. Tried the 700/800 and the 1200 GS and fell in love with the 1200. OUCH said my wallet.
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Things are moving on only 4 months to my intended departure. The GF is now coming so have chosen the R 1200 GS Adventure and I have bought one today from Guildford BMW (secondhand)
I am now obtaining quotes to Air freight it out to the USA
Any advice on Bike insurance as I have only found one company to get a quote from and on there web site they will only insure me for 6 months (waiting for reply as to wether they will extend that and how much etc)
Head is spinning with excitement think i need a or several
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Hi teevee We have our Visas and I have a bike all ready to ship out to Florida My partner and I will be in Florida in February our tickets are for the the 9th. We will be riding to Miami then back up through Florida and across to New Orleans and on. Will hook up for a
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Just about have everything in place now and if all goes according to plan I will be flying out to Orlando on the 9th of Feb2015
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south florida will be fine in february. northern florida and southern georgia often see freezing temps in feb. parts of texas as well. not to mention that heading NORTH in february is jut plain nonsense, unles of course you're doing it in a 4x4...
This last month at work is starting to Drag they have still not found a replacement for me and have asked me to work through January. Told them for that to happen they will have to get me a hotel and a rental car. As Tenants move in in January and My Van will be sold and my bike should be on its way to USA. I am going to head down to Key West to stat with and I am hoping to be in Canada about mid May, spend 2 or 3 months in Canada, also hoping that my VISA pauses during my time in Canada so I can head back south and on in to Mexico and then on to South America.
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I am going to head down to Key West to stat with and I am hoping to be in Canada about mid May, spend 2 or 3 months in Canada, also hoping that my VISA pauses during my time in Canada so I can head back south and on in to Mexico and then on to South America.
USA visa will not stop when you head to Canada...
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USA visa will not stop when you head to Canada...
I do hope you are wrong. We asked at the consulate and they said it will.
But have been told many a different story some say yes some say no
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Well done on taking that big step...once taken you will love being out there.

Quick question, have you been to Florida and the Keys before??

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Well done on taking that big step...once taken you will love being out there.

Quick question, have you been to Florida and the Keys before??

Cheers Kev.
Never been to the USA before. Why do you ask is there something I should know about Florida
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Never been to the USA before. Why do you ask is there something I should know about Florida
Ok..this is just my opinion..

I went there in the 80's and was back there this year for a month looking after a young relative who is at school there. ( east coast, between miami and Fort Laudadale).

It was 29 days too long...I find Florida boring with no interest at all..even the Keys which is over priced and tacky. In all my years of travelling Florida is way at the bottom of my list..there is simply nothing there. Believe me i have looked.

I have been to other places in the states touring around and its been great.

Thats just me...but see for yourself...
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