Radioman Rides the World.......

I must not be a youngster, I knew exactly what he meant when I read that.

You are only 3500 miles from Home.....:huh
And on the same Continent

This picture is great looks like it should be a postcard or even blown up and framed

Welcome back to the world of round door knobs Rest up for your next installment.

WOW! I look away from your ride report for a few days and boom! you are back in the US!

Yer getting hard to keep up with

Hell Pete, he's as hard to keep up with as you!

Welcome back Mark!

Pete. & Bill

India was just a 6 week adventure trip to ride in the Himalayas. Was amazing and really worth it for me.

But onto the next part of my Adventure. Being back in the States is not the biggest part of my Journey but it is a really important part. Time to connect and refresh before heading back to Ecuador in Mid August!!

So spending time with my friend in Florida.

Time at the beach



and enjoying some pie :)



Yummy Apple Pie



Pie did not last 24 hours.....



Last two pieces for Breakfast while sitting by the pool.




Really great time indeed. Back to PDX in a week, and will have my GS to ride while I get ready for South America!

Mark, if your in the Portland area Aug 1-5 and have time, maybe you could come to the Sound Rider Rally in Stevenson, Wa. Just up the road from you. I've gone the last 4 years and really enjoy it as a relaxing time to ride the beautiful Gorge area and let my brain flush from work. rj from Walla Walla

http://www.soundrider.com/current/1206/rally_in_the_gorge_2012.htm

Thanks for the update: Will have to see how time goes.....But might try to make this......

Mark:

I have followed you from the beginning. Thank you for all the photos of places which I may never physically see with my own eyes. I am not as daring as you, nor have the guts to go alone to uncharted territory. Of course it is easier with friends from the ADV community.

I look forward to more photos from South America when you resume your journey. My week adventures are mere bumps in your vocabulary. I admire you and your ideals and it would be a pleasure if one day, if our paths crossed.

I thought that I would be close to you as I will be riding to Hell's Canyon in 3 weeks but I am not sure I will be anywhere near PDX. I did attend the Soundrider Rally a few years ago and there are some nice roads around the Gorge. Have fun . . .

bob

Bob

Hells Canyon is really a great place to ride!

Especially when you ride up the Hess Road to get to the Mtn Loop Road....:huh

I am far behind, but have been reading several pages with my mouth open in awe.

Awesome thread Mark. I don't comment much, as there is so much good stuff here without my thoughts....however that first video on page 208 is perfect.

I love the Executive Producer. Spot on.

Go Radioman Go!

I wondered if the GS was still around in moth balls.

Hoping I can get a weekend for a visit while youre in PDX. It'd be good to see you, Mark.

My wife is tired of me going to bed with Radioman every night!
I just spent the last two weeks reading from start to finish. It goes without saying this is one great report.
I had a young Swiss guy stay in our home for three weeks last July after meeting him in a campground on a cycle trip through BC. He rode an Africa Twin from Anchorage to Ushaia over the course of ten months during the same time you were there and I kept expecting him to show in one of your pictures. He is not on ADV but is a true adventurer as yourself.
I'm hooked and will continue to read along. Also sending positive thoughts your way for continued safe travels.

Welcome home Radioman. Thanks for taking us with you via your superb ride report!

John and Mary
www.JMLedy.com

Wow Mark...an awesome Adventure to be sure...I became aware of this report thanks to MoBill...see I lived in NJ 35 yrs and only the past 2 1/2 yrs down here in NC...Used to play those NJ TOR games MoBill posted 2 videos you did on the GSTOR Mindless Dickery Thread...one was India with Mobill...so that was a few weeks back...I've finally caught up with you and looking forward to your next installment in South America...Even though you've already been thru NC...you can add one more place/person who'd be welcoming you to stay a night or 3... I have read many a fine RR on this site but yours is the most epic to date...

GS is ready to ride as soon as I get home to PDX. Not yet sure of my schedule on the weekends.... But will have some time for sure.

Mark

(I really did laugh out loud! ) Tell your wife I am sorry.....

Enjoying some time at South Beach



Some Coffee and desserts....



Driving in a fast car.....



Then having some homemade Blackberry Pie







and the waiting ......



Fresh out of the oven. :dg mouth watering smells of fresh Pie.







We shared pie for the next Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Lasted less than 24 hours in 24 hours





Then a trip to Fairchild Botanical Gardens.



Lots of Butterflies out!



Flowers smelling good, and bring out the butterflies.









Ladybug would like this place :)













Larvae New butterflies soon.



Then while walking through the gift shop.......





Had a good chuckle. This break from riding has been great!!