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I am leaving SoCal Monday or Tuesday and riding to Mexico through Texas. I will then head down the east coast of Mexico with my final destination being Lima, Peru. Anyone suggestions on sites/places on the east coast.
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Ron, we crossed at Eagles Pass and currently at Ceichen Itza.....we took the 180 backroad most of the way.....slow going but great scenery, wonderful people...vibrant local communities. We do not speak Spanish, so we know we are missing out on a lot but have been treated kindly. I would recommend seeing the Ruins Of Tijan......less touristy and awesome....we did the local famous site and were not as impressed.
A few pics posted at my blog on Papantla....Google....hickeryonthemove....
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What is the most popular way of financing a long trip down south? i.e. ATM card draw cash, credit card draw cash, traveller's cheque, or just bring a whole bunch of cash?
Do I need inoculation papers when crossing C. & S. American borders next month?
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What is the most popular way of financing a long trip down south? i.e. ATM card draw cash, credit card draw cash, traveller's cheque, or just bring a whole bunch of cash?
Do I need inoculation papers when crossing C. & S. American borders next month?
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Open a Charles Schwab account- it's free and they reimburse all atm fees...
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Open a Charles Schwab account- it's free and they reimburse all atm fees...
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I Google this name and it showed its a stock trading & investing company, nothing to do with banking. Am I looking at the wrong place? Can you give more details? PM me if necessary.
Thanks,
PS: I found a bank with the same name. Its located in the US and I am not sure if I can open an account with them as I live in Hong Kong.
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Hi Franki,
I am in San Miguel de Allende near Leon Mexico.I am heading tp Ushuaia.
I like it here so much and have met some awesome people that I will stay longer than planned. I may head to Mexico City then Puerto Escondido then to Tapachula and cross the border.I will cross from the west of Panama into Colombia. That is the plan but it is not carved in stone. I figure I will be in Tapuachula in 10 to 14 days.
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Franki,
Tried to reply before I am doing this on a new smart phone...no fun. Don't know my prrviuos reply went. I am in San Miguel de Allende...near Leon,Mexico I have been riding with some of thr locals. Have stayed longer than planned. Maybe I will head to Mexico city and then Puerto Escondido...good things said about it Then to Tapachula and the Guat border. Looking at around 10 to 14 days to do this. I eill be heading to Ushuaia crossing into Colombia from the east of Panama. I am flexible time and location wise.
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Franki,
Tried to reply before I am doing this on a new smart phone...no fun. Don't know my prrviuos reply went. I am in San Miguel de Allende...near Leon,Mexico I have been riding with some of thr locals. Have stayed longer than planned. Maybe I will head to Mexico city and then Puerto Escondido...good things said about it Then to Tapachula and the Guat border. Looking at around 10 to 14 days to do this. I eill be heading to Ushuaia crossing into Colombia from the east of Panama. I am flexible time and location wise.
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Hi Clive,
I have landed in SFO and shall be working on my bike this weekend. Then I shall be moving slowly down to LA & SD as there are a few groups of riders that I have to meet. I shall not be crossing in Baja till Nov. 6. Everyone who has frequent Mexico told me how great this country is and asked me to slow my pace through. Therefore, if you are slow enough, we shall meet in Mexico somewhere.
Have fun,
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Hi Franki,
I should be into Central America by then. Mexico is beautiful...just away from the bad places.
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Hi Franki,
I should be into Central America by then. Mexico is beautiful...just away from the bad places.
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Hi Fast 103,
You are fast!
Good to know Mexico is beautiful. I am looking forward to experience it myself. Have a nice journey.
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How are you entering Columbia
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Franki,
Tried to reply before I am doing this on a new smart phone...no fun. Don't know my prrviuos reply went. I am in San Miguel de Allende...near Leon,Mexico I have been riding with some of thr locals. Have stayed longer than planned. Maybe I will head to Mexico city and then Puerto Escondido...good things said about it Then to Tapachula and the Guat border. Looking at around 10 to 14 days to do this. I eill be heading to Ushuaia crossing into Colombia from the east of Panama. I am flexible time and location wise.
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Hi Franki. I head out for Panama December 15th. Would be interested in your plans to get to Columbia. I have not been able to get a list of shipping companies. tom@markentpersonnel.com
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Hi Franki. I head out for Panama December 15th. Would be interested in your plans to get to Columbia. I have not been able to get a list of shipping companies. tom@markentpersonnel.com
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I am booked on sailing Dec. 8 to Columbia. I use the sail boat Steelrat. You can find it here on HUBB.
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I am booked on sailing Dec. 8 to Columbia. I use the sail boat Steelrat. You can find it here on HUBB.
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Franki, I looked at one of the sail boat possibles, but can they deal with a Goldwing? Tom@markentpersonnel.com
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Hi,
The sailboat referred to is actually THE STAHLRATTE and the Captains name is Ludwig......cost with bike and 1 traveller includes meals and paper work to enter Columbia is around $ 900.00 US....they make it a 4 day crossing stopping in the San Blas Isl for snorkelling, swimming etc........you are required to help out.......
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