A Journey For Healthcare: 21 countries, 60,000 KM and 11 months on the road - Page 8

Zen Slug · 02-12-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by salcar

You can find more on my smugmug account.

Nice pics !!!

I like the peeping tom style framing on this one

Flyingavanti · 02-12-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by salcar

i got the panniers rack, got the motorcycle serviced and change the stearing bearings...

A new chapter of this journey start as i climb back north and back to traveling alone in lands that are new to me and where i don't speak the language. as usual i've been hearing horrors stories on Brazil which got me a little bit concerned but i have faith everything will be ok.

Hello Salcar.... I am right behind you, just picked my bike up from Dakar (Javier) .... also NEW steering head bearing!

Uruguay tomorrow, then back to Argentina for another 6 weeks... then up the coast of Brazil......

BE SAFE.... I have been hearing the same things about Brazil... but after wanting to go there for 20 years, it is tough to stop now. Please let us know what you find.

I heard 9 killed in Rio yesterday, but I think it is "Gang Wars" and not random murders (Just Like Los Angeles).

Would like to catch up with you and meet you someday.

salcar · 02-13-2007, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyingavanti

BE SAFE.... I have been hearing the same things about Brazil... but after wanting to go there for 20 years, it is tough to stop now. Please let us know what you find.

I heard 9 killed in Rio yesterday, but I think it is "Gang Wars" and not random murders (Just Like Los Angeles).

Would like to catch up with you and meet you someday.

Flyingavanti!!! I´m looking into staying here in Florianopolis another 5 weeks or so. this place is very safe and the people great. I´ve heard big cities are bad!!! so unless i have a local i´m skipping them. some big cities such as Curitiba are supposed to be ok. so far my experience has been the usual. a lot of people bad mouthing a country and when you arrive is just wonderful.

So i might be here when you start riding north

Aussie_Gringo · 02-16-2007, 10:05 AM

Hey Salcar

I´ve been following along on your travels and remember several months ago having an offer to ride the east side of Baja with you and friends, I declined as it was mid summer at the time of your ride. As I recall, alot of folks thought you were possibly short an avocado or two in your guac (if´n you know what I mean).

Congratulations on a most successful and incredible journey through the America´s.

Neal

salcar · 02-27-2007, 08:46 AM

I’m still in Florianopolis, Brasil and I rented and apartment here for the next 3 weeks. When I got here I took 2 weeks of Portuguese classes and stayed in the house of a Brazilian family in Santa Barbara. Classes were to expensive to keep taking them so now I’m trying to learn on my own. So far I think I made good progress. I can communicate and understand most of the conversations when they talk slow. Also I understand most of the television programs.

After Santa Barbara I stayed 5 days in Cannasviera which is in the north part of the island. I stayed with Marcio a motorcyclist that I met in Argentina. He is thinking about doing the rest of the trip with me and then to continue alone and do the rest of South America. He is 24 years old and has little money to do the trip. So he is thinking about buying a Yamaha YBR 125cc and is borrowing gear form his friends. We spent quite a bit of time talking about possible routes and I helped him brainstorm for his journey.

The carnival was not as big as the one in Rio Janeiro but it was still a lot of fun. There were a lot of people on the streets partying and enjoying themselves. There were parades on the streets, big private parties, big club parties and big boat parties. I got see a bit of all of them.

Now I’m trying to figure out a way to stay in Brazil and develop my healthcare project that is slowly taking shape and direction. However, not speaking fluently the language, not being a Brazilian resident and the loans that I have to pay is making it very difficult to find a job here. I would love to stay in Brazil for many reasons but the most important are that the economy is growing and analyst are comparing it to the one in China and India. The people are very friendly, the food is great and the landscape is a paradise.

Now, I’m at cross roads where I need to start making decisions on what to do with my future. The journey will soon be over and I’ll be out of money. Should I keep following my dreams and save the world but also risk going bankrupt and poor or should I be realistic and just focus on finding a job that will allow me to pay off my loan fast. Some days I feel like taking the risk and keep following my dreams but then I wake up and realize that I’m just going crazy. Other days I feel I’m trying to undertake too much and I should just settle with a fun job that allows me to make the minimum payments and enjoy being a motorcycle vagabond around the world.

Today I’m following my dream…. And I’m dreaming big with open eyes!

Odysseus · 02-28-2007, 08:34 PM

Falling in love with a Brasilera bonita, and getting married would allow you to stay in Brasil, and get a work permit.

As for me, I met my Brasilera here in the US, we've been together for 5 years now.

salcar · 03-01-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Odysseus

Falling in love with a Brasilera bonita, and getting married would allow you to stay in Brasil, and get a work permit.

As for me, I met my Brasilera here in the US, we've been together for 5 years now.

maybe she has some money too to pay for my stuff while the paper works get processed

salcar · 03-08-2007, 12:58 PM

I just uploaded a bunch of pictures from the south of the island of Florianopolis. There are some great motorcycle roads. Enjoy!
http://salcar.smugmug.com/gallery/2557999#P-1-9

sandiegoland · 03-08-2007, 05:36 PM

Traveler of many lands...

LaOutbackTrail · 03-08-2007, 08:39 PM

Lucky, lucky bastard. Glad to see you are still all right! What are you learning from your trip so far???

salcar · 03-10-2007, 08:49 AM

It seems that i might be able to work for a couple of months from Brasil for my old company. however to do that i need to get a laptop. i have a friend coming to visit on March 26 and could bring the computer from the state. I was looking for computers online and once i add the software and random stuff it comes out to be pretty expensive.

So do you know of a site where i can buy a cheap laptop and software? do you have a used one you could sell me? do you know of someone that could sponsor it? i was thinking about spending 900-1200US$. the laptop needs to be a bit strong so i can take it with me on the motorcycle. any help is appreciated.

salcar · 03-10-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LaOutbackTrail

Lucky, lucky bastard. Glad to see you are still all right! What are you learning from your trip so far???

i have learned a lot of things on this trip. now that you are asking i think i´ll create a post just about that questions. so give me a few days to write. one healthcare model that i think will work here and covers many things that i would like to do is from Riders For Health that operate in Africa. www.riders.org i´m working on a business plan that incorporates that model and othe ones. i´ll have more on that soon for those interested.

salcar · 03-13-2007, 06:46 PM

I called the Italian embassy in Paraguay and the lady that i talked to recommended not going because the rainy season is starting and is also very hot which means more mosquitoes. She thinks that Iguaçu falls on the Argentinean and Brazil side should be fine. i have a contact in Iguaçu and i will check with them.

I’m planning to leave for Iguaçu on Friday. Then going up to Bonito in Mato Grosso do Sul which is suppose to be one of the best places in Brazil. Then I’ll come back to Florianopolis where I´ll spend 10 days. Maybe go to the national meeting of the BMW Moto Clube do Brasil in Curitiba.

On April 8th most likely do the Brazil coast since it looks like ill be able to work a couple of days which will help me cover the coast of a longer route.

LaOutbackTrail · 03-13-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by salcar

I called the Italian embassy in Paraguay and the lady that i talked to recommended not going because the rainy season is starting and is also very hot which means more mosquitoes.

On April 8th most likely do the Brazil coast since it looks like ill be able to work a couple of days which will help me cover the coast of a longer route.

Dont let the mosquitos stop you. Take your anti-malaria pills and have at it. DO be safe with the weather though.

salcar · 04-06-2007, 10:23 AM

After beeing in one place for almost two months (i went one week away on a 4100km trip) i now ready to get back on the road. this morning i worked on the bike i changed the fuel filter (i hope that stops the motorcycle from shutting off by it self) changed the subframe bolts, checked the fluids and started unpacking and repacking all my things to refamiliarize myself with what i have and where it is. i still need to get my yellow fever shot and buy malaria treatment since i´m not doing the preventive treatment. my driver license and registration have expiered and my old house mate that recieves the mail hasn´t seen the DMV renewal letter. i hope is not a problems with the cops here.
tonight might go out to dinner with Flyingavante and hopefully leave by Sunday towards curitiba, sao paulo, rio janeiro and then inland to Belem...

02-27-2007, 08:46 AM	#110
salcar ^OP Riding 4 Health Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Some where in Asia or Africa Oddometer: 980	Dreaming big Brasil I’m still in Florianopolis, Brasil and I rented and apartment here for the next 3 weeks. When I got here I took 2 weeks of Portuguese classes and stayed in the house of a Brazilian family in Santa Barbara. Classes were to expensive to keep taking them so now I’m trying to learn on my own. So far I think I made good progress. I can communicate and understand most of the conversations when they talk slow. Also I understand most of the television programs. After Santa Barbara I stayed 5 days in Cannasviera which is in the north part of the island. I stayed with Marcio a motorcyclist that I met in Argentina. He is thinking about doing the rest of the trip with me and then to continue alone and do the rest of South America. He is 24 years old and has little money to do the trip. So he is thinking about buying a Yamaha YBR 125cc and is borrowing gear form his friends. We spent quite a bit of time talking about possible routes and I helped him brainstorm for his journey. The carnival was not as big as the one in Rio Janeiro but it was still a lot of fun. There were a lot of people on the streets partying and enjoying themselves. There were parades on the streets, big private parties, big club parties and big boat parties. I got see a bit of all of them. Now I’m trying to figure out a way to stay in Brazil and develop my healthcare project that is slowly taking shape and direction. However, not speaking fluently the language, not being a Brazilian resident and the loans that I have to pay is making it very difficult to find a job here. I would love to stay in Brazil for many reasons but the most important are that the economy is growing and analyst are comparing it to the one in China and India. The people are very friendly, the food is great and the landscape is a paradise. Now, I’m at cross roads where I need to start making decisions on what to do with my future. The journey will soon be over and I’ll be out of money. Should I keep following my dreams and save the world but also risk going bankrupt and poor or should I be realistic and just focus on finding a job that will allow me to pay off my loan fast. Some days I feel like taking the risk and keep following my dreams but then I wake up and realize that I’m just going crazy. Other days I feel I’m trying to undertake too much and I should just settle with a fun job that allows me to make the minimum payments and enjoy being a motorcycle vagabond around the world. Today I’m following my dream…. And I’m dreaming big with open eyes! __________________ Currently riding in Africa - ADV Thread Join me in one of a kind expedition across Nicaragua - here for more details

02-28-2007, 08:34 PM	#111
Odysseus Stoic Philosopher Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Oddometer: 4,154	Falling in love with a Brasilera bonita, and getting married would allow you to stay in Brasil, and get a work permit. As for me, I met my Brasilera here in the US, we've been together for 5 years now. __________________ Keep faith with our American heros: Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org Special Operations Warrior Foundation www.specialops.org/

03-08-2007, 12:58 PM	#113
salcar ^OP Riding 4 Health Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Some where in Asia or Africa Oddometer: 980	More pictures I just uploaded a bunch of pictures from the south of the island of Florianopolis. There are some great motorcycle roads. Enjoy! http://salcar.smugmug.com/gallery/2557999#P-1-9 __________________ Currently riding in Africa - ADV Thread Join me in one of a kind expedition across Nicaragua - here for more details

03-08-2007, 08:39 PM	#115
LaOutbackTrail Certified Smartass Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Denton, TX Oddometer: 4,999	Lucky, lucky bastard. Glad to see you are still all right! What are you learning from your trip so far??? __________________ The Mexican Titty Bar Tour Mexican Non-Adventure-Adventure. Louisiana Outback Trail

03-10-2007, 08:49 AM	#116
salcar ^OP Riding 4 Health Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Some where in Asia or Africa Oddometer: 980	laptop help It seems that i might be able to work for a couple of months from Brasil for my old company. however to do that i need to get a laptop. i have a friend coming to visit on March 26 and could bring the computer from the state. I was looking for computers online and once i add the software and random stuff it comes out to be pretty expensive. So do you know of a site where i can buy a cheap laptop and software? do you have a used one you could sell me? do you know of someone that could sponsor it? i was thinking about spending 900-1200US$. the laptop needs to be a bit strong so i can take it with me on the motorcycle. any help is appreciated. __________________ Currently riding in Africa - ADV Thread Join me in one of a kind expedition across Nicaragua - here for more details

02-16-2007, 10:05 AM	#109
Aussie_Gringo The anti-septic Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Oddometer: 7,194	Hey Salcar I´ve been following along on your travels and remember several months ago having an offer to ride the east side of Baja with you and friends, I declined as it was mid summer at the time of your ride. As I recall, alot of folks thought you were possibly short an avocado or two in your guac (if´n you know what I mean). Congratulations on a most successful and incredible journey through the America´s. Neal

03-08-2007, 05:36 PM	#114
sandiegoland Adventure Boy® Joined: Oct 2005 Location: 4 8 15 16 23 42 Oddometer: 1,742	Traveler of many lands...

03-13-2007, 06:46 PM	#118
salcar ^OP Riding 4 Health Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Some where in Asia or Africa Oddometer: 980	Back on the road I called the Italian embassy in Paraguay and the lady that i talked to recommended not going because the rainy season is starting and is also very hot which means more mosquitoes. She thinks that Iguaçu falls on the Argentinean and Brazil side should be fine. i have a contact in Iguaçu and i will check with them. I’m planning to leave for Iguaçu on Friday. Then going up to Bonito in Mato Grosso do Sul which is suppose to be one of the best places in Brazil. Then I’ll come back to Florianopolis where I´ll spend 10 days. Maybe go to the national meeting of the BMW Moto Clube do Brasil in Curitiba. On April 8th most likely do the Brazil coast since it looks like ill be able to work a couple of days which will help me cover the coast of a longer route. __________________ Currently riding in Africa - ADV Thread Join me in one of a kind expedition across Nicaragua - here for more details

04-06-2007, 10:23 AM	#120
salcar ^OP Riding 4 Health Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Some where in Asia or Africa Oddometer: 980	After beeing in one place for almost two months (i went one week away on a 4100km trip) i now ready to get back on the road. this morning i worked on the bike i changed the fuel filter (i hope that stops the motorcycle from shutting off by it self) changed the subframe bolts, checked the fluids and started unpacking and repacking all my things to refamiliarize myself with what i have and where it is. i still need to get my yellow fever shot and buy malaria treatment since i´m not doing the preventive treatment. my driver license and registration have expiered and my old house mate that recieves the mail hasn´t seen the DMV renewal letter. i hope is not a problems with the cops here. tonight might go out to dinner with Flyingavante and hopefully leave by Sunday towards curitiba, sao paulo, rio janeiro and then inland to Belem... __________________ Currently riding in Africa - ADV Thread Join me in one of a kind expedition across Nicaragua - here for more details

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