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02-02-2010, 02:36 PM
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BAN - Born Again Noob
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The Goose wants to go to NA
Me and the Goose in NA
ok, thanks to input from you guys I've got the following route as a guide.. am listing my route, and updating it, in the hope that if I've missed anything massive one of you will shout. I'd hate to fly back and have someone say "you mean you went to so and so and didn't see thingie!!" At time of writing (15th July) I have 8 clear days of contingency. I'm gonna trim that down to leave 5 using the other 3 to shorten days. If I've not used at least 1 of the days by the time I get to New Orleans I'll eat it up there, I'll apply similar discretionay contingency chowing at other key points. Route Overview (LINK to map) 
My objectives are;
Bike & Luggage
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Planning NA 2010 NA 2010 Adriatic Loop August 09 Mandello Guzzi Protest Sept 09 "I've got the key to the gates of paradise...but I've got too many legs!!" Jeff "Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing." -- Robert E. Howard catweasel67 screwed with this post 07-23-2010 at 02:50 AM Reason: moved plan to top of thread to help me |
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02-03-2010, 12:36 PM
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Holding up Michoagán
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Buckeyeland
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Your euro ATM card may work, depending what 'network' it cooperates with. Various bank ATMs may support different networks. Example: My STAR card works on PLUS networks. Worked fine in Mexico, works all across the USA at any STAR ATM or other ATM with a PLUS logo. Check the back of your card.
Credit cards are widely accepted everywhere, except possibly smaller 'mom & pop' operations. But most any national chain will take plastic, even McDonalds if you 'need' a Royale mit Kasse. Oh, and based on what I experienced in Germany, a 'continental breakfast' at a hotel here in the USA will grossly disappoint you. What bike are you bringing over? |
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02-03-2010, 03:14 PM
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Planning NA 2010 NA 2010 Adriatic Loop August 09 Mandello Guzzi Protest Sept 09 "I've got the key to the gates of paradise...but I've got too many legs!!" Jeff "Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing." -- Robert E. Howard |
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02-05-2010, 07:12 PM
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Just passing thru
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Come on over. We even have card pumps and ATM's in Idaho.
 Visa and Mastercard covers most everything.Not many responses so I'll offer a couple. Sept is great in the West. Late Sept should be very good for fall colors in the New England States. You are basically starting at the wrong end if the country, and it is a long way across. Maybe head west, do the Great Lakes, Chicago, Mt Rushmore, etc. 5-6 days. Hit some of the big calling card parks. Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Death Valley. These are big parks and take a day to visit plus a long day of travel, or more, in between. 10 days. Vegas. ? days. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, 3 days. Now you are in the middle of the country and have a week and a half to get to Toronto. A long way to the Alamo, and Colorado is still out there. Hit New Orleans then head north thru Dragon country to New England for the fall colors and festivals. Hit the Maine coast if possible. Ft Meyer in Virginia is splendid for US Military History. Tomb of the Unknown, Pentagon, Arlington Cemetary, Custis-Lee Mansion, the Old Guard and a cavalry unit. All in a close walking distance. Beautifully maintained. While crossing the west Great Basin Nat Park and Canyon De Chelly are treats that many pass. Hwy 93 is a good route north/south from ID to Vegas. Hwy 50 is good east/west thru UT and NV. I-90 in ID and MT is a good interstate as well as I-15 in MT. 15 is horrible thru Salt Lake City. The whole Utah population lives against 15 in the SLC area. 89 or 89a across south UT. These are a few good traveling roads. So many choices. If you narrow it down a bit maybe some more help will come along. I hope that helps.
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thetourist The gate guard glares at me. "It's after curfew." He looks me up and down, "What do you think you are, some kind of ****** tourist?" ..Phu Loi 1969 http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667893 My Idaho |
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02-06-2010, 09:45 AM
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BAN - Born Again Noob
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thanks Thetourist, reckon it's time I bought me a big map and sat down in a pub with a few beers. You've given me some great food for thought and have painted a sweet picture for me.
thanks again. Next step is paper planning.
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