From Estonia with love (Round the World awesome ADVenture!!) - Page 104

tsiklonaut · 05-18-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdavidz

Guys, whats the camera model that you use again?

Some in for here plus some discussion.

tsiklonaut · 05-18-2011, 10:53 PM

Thank you for the donations and invitations guys!!! It sure pushes us forward and with the current funds looks like Namibia is now fully on the radar now.

Margus & Kariina

tsiklonaut · 05-18-2011, 10:57 PM

The southern coast of South Africa has a different kind of aura. Kind of more peaceful and relaxed. And even though the ambience in the towns lining he Garden Route becomes more exclusive, and maybe even more cocky as we near Cape Town, the nature itself expresses itself in a rather sedate way.

Indian Ocean coast in South Africa.

Under a lighthouse built around the 19th century.

Indian ocean coast seen from that lighthouse.

V-Twin-Maniac · 05-18-2011, 11:35 PM

thank you for making me headache now....from scrolling down some thousands pictures on my flatscreen

great RR....take care of you both! if you come to germany and need a place i live next to heidelberg...let me know!!

tsiklonaut · 05-19-2011, 05:59 AM

The frigid waters bashing against the rocks, green fairytale-like hills rising in the background, the sky stretching towards the distant horizon - it must take a hell lot of will to keep all this might at bay. But there you stand on the shore, the waves splashing in front of your feet and the wind tearing your hair, and yet you do not feel overwhelmed. It is not trying to impress you to satisfy its vanity, instead it lets you decide what to think of it…

Panorama from the coastal road in South Africa (click to enlarge)

Panorama from False Bay.

A huge church in a small town in South Africa.

tsiklonaut · 05-19-2011, 08:57 AM

Waves in Tsitsikamma national park.

Sound from the same spot:

...::: LISTEN :::...

Still waters and seagulls in Tsitsikamma.

Trail to the beach.

Sandy landscapes near the Indian ocean.

Panorama from that world famous peninsula - somewhere there is Cape of Good Hope (click to enlarge).

tsiklonaut · 05-19-2011, 10:19 AM

Sure enough we could not miss Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the African continent. As exciting as such landmarks are, this one is sadly destined to be the one that marks the true start of our journey home as we will only be moving north from here.

Us in Cape Agulhas - one wants back to the less visited Indian Ocean countries, other to the more "homey" Atlantic Ocean countries.

This is how the most southern point of African continent looks like.

Panorama from Cape Agulhas (click to enlarge)

A sunken Japanese ship in Cape Agulhas.

Riteris · 05-19-2011, 11:36 AM

I think BMW should buy you a new suit. Look at the pictures on the first page and the photos above. I hope you feel like you got your money's worth out of it!

R600 · 05-19-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tsiklonaut

Sure enough we could not miss Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the African continent. As exciting as such landmarks are, this one is sadly destined to be the one that marks the true start of our journey home as we will only be moving north from here.

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Hi Markus and Kariina,

If it will happen for you to pass through Romania while goin' North, please give me a sign, accomodation/food/garageForTheGS are on me.

Best wishes!

Florin S.

Harald · 05-19-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Riteris

I think BMW should buy you a new suit.

I hope BMW South Africa will do that and should spend some "pocket money" for unbeatable advertisement of driving gear stuff!

I love your report guys and longing every day for news!

tsiklonaut · 05-19-2011, 10:55 PM

Cheers for the invitation, Florin! Let's see how our route will look like when we get closer.

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Originally Posted by Riteris

I think BMW should buy you a new suit. Look at the pictures on the first page and the photos above. I hope you feel like you got your money's worth out of it!

Bought it second hand and it's been doing amazing. My R2 kit has seen UV, wind, rain, snow and sand now over 200 000 kilometers and still in one piece - you see how the red color has faded almost to gray. Not bad for a textile fabric IMO. Only the main zipper I've replaced. CE protectors on both of our kits are starting to crack though and zippers desintegrating, but hoping they will carry us all the way home safely. Fingers crossed.

We don't expect any kind of sponsorship from BMW or any other known manufacturer. Our bike and kits are too old to receive any, plus our nationality on the passports is not marked as US or UK or Germany or France to receive any official support from the "big boys" anyways - the word "Estonian" simply does not ring any of the bells for the corporate marketing people.

tsiklonaut · 05-19-2011, 11:01 PM

The same Japanese ship, see the fisherment in the background?

Life on the rocks.

Almost like miniature volcanic mountains...

Under the Cape Agulhas lighthouse - second oldest in South Africa.

Closer.

DoctorAbo · 05-20-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tsiklonaut

We don't expect any kind of sponsorship from BMW or any other known manufacturer. Our bike and kits are too old to receive any, plus our nationality on the passports is not marked as US or UK or Germany or France to receive any official support from the "big boys" anyways - the word "Estonian" simply does not ring any of the bells for the corporate marketing people.

Dear tsiklonaut and Karen,
maybe you do not have a US or UK or G or ... passport and yes, your bike is an old one. However, taking in to consideration your courage, and your trips without any BMW truck runing behind you, and the exceptional job that you and Karen are doing in terms of taking all of us with you in a way, your seem to be the top candidate in the mind of each and every one who supports you in your trip.

Keep on travelling, keep on brightening our days with your photos and descriptions and definitely, some day, corporate marketing people will knock your e-mail address offering you what you have dreamed of. I am sure about that. Keep on the fantastic job you are doing and you will hear from them

Riteris · 05-20-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tsiklonaut

Cheers for the invitation, Florin! Let's see how our route will look like when we get closer.

Bought it second hand and it's been doing amazing. My R2 kit has seen UV, wind, rain, snow and sand now over 200 000 kilometers and still in one piece - you see how the red color has faded almost to gray. Not bad for a textile fabric IMO. Only the main zipper I've replaced. CE protectors on both of our kits are starting to crack though and zippers desintegrating, but hoping they will carry us all the way home safely. Fingers crossed.

We don't expect any kind of sponsorship from BMW or any other known manufacturer. Our bike and kits are too old to receive any, plus our nationality on the passports is not marked as US or UK or Germany or France to receive any official support from the "big boys" anyways - the word "Estonian" simply does not ring any of the bells for the corporate marketing people.

Yeah, where is Estonia, anyway?

buzzlightyear · 05-20-2011, 10:39 AM

tsiklonaut, as always your photos don't disappoint, thanks!

05-18-2011, 10:53 PM	#1547
tsiklonaut ^OP the (in)famous boxer perv Joined: Nov 2004 Location: semi-homeless Oddometer: 1,063	And a BIG thank you!!! Thank you for the donations and invitations guys!!! It sure pushes us forward and with the current funds looks like Namibia is now fully on the radar now. Margus & Kariina

05-18-2011, 10:57 PM	#1548
tsiklonaut ^OP the (in)famous boxer perv Joined: Nov 2004 Location: semi-homeless Oddometer: 1,063	Indian Ocean coas in South Africa The southern coast of South Africa has a different kind of aura. Kind of more peaceful and relaxed. And even though the ambience in the towns lining he Garden Route becomes more exclusive, and maybe even more cocky as we near Cape Town, the nature itself expresses itself in a rather sedate way. Indian Ocean coast in South Africa. Under a lighthouse built around the 19th century. Indian ocean coast seen from that lighthouse.

05-18-2011, 11:35 PM	#1549
V-Twin-Maniac Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Germanistan Oddometer: 256	thank you for making me headache now....from scrolling down some thousands pictures on my flatscreen great RR....take care of you both! if you come to germany and need a place i live next to heidelberg...let me know!! __________________ Greetings from South Germania Through the wild Balkanistan - From Germany to Romania and back - 11 countries, 4weeks, 8000km ---- Awesome Alps - or god had a good day when he made this ---- Our daytrip to the WW I Battlefields of Verdun/ France ---- Our way to Andorra - a ride report

05-19-2011, 11:36 AM	#1553
Riteris Dessert Runner Joined: Aug 2002 Location: The Nation's Capital Oddometer: 2,511	I think BMW should buy you a new suit. Look at the pictures on the first page and the photos above. I hope you feel like you got your money's worth out of it! __________________ Chris I am taking the advice of all those people that told me, "Hey kid, why don't you go play in traffic!"

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05-19-2011, 05:59 AM	#1550
tsiklonaut ^OP the (in)famous boxer perv Joined: Nov 2004 Location: semi-homeless Oddometer: 1,063	The frigid waters bashing against the rocks, green fairytale-like hills rising in the background, the sky stretching towards the distant horizon - it must take a hell lot of will to keep all this might at bay. But there you stand on the shore, the waves splashing in front of your feet and the wind tearing your hair, and yet you do not feel overwhelmed. It is not trying to impress you to satisfy its vanity, instead it lets you decide what to think of it… Panorama from the coastal road in South Africa (click to enlarge) Panorama from False Bay. A huge church in a small town in South Africa.

05-19-2011, 08:57 AM	#1551
tsiklonaut ^OP the (in)famous boxer perv Joined: Nov 2004 Location: semi-homeless Oddometer: 1,063	Waves in Tsitsikamma national park. Sound from the same spot: ...::: LISTEN :::... Still waters and seagulls in Tsitsikamma. Trail to the beach. Sandy landscapes near the Indian ocean. Panorama from that world famous peninsula - somewhere there is Cape of Good Hope (click to enlarge).

05-19-2011, 10:19 AM	#1552
tsiklonaut ^OP the (in)famous boxer perv Joined: Nov 2004 Location: semi-homeless Oddometer: 1,063	Sure enough we could not miss Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the African continent. As exciting as such landmarks are, this one is sadly destined to be the one that marks the true start of our journey home as we will only be moving north from here. Us in Cape Agulhas - one wants back to the less visited Indian Ocean countries, other to the more "homey" Atlantic Ocean countries. This is how the most southern point of African continent looks like. Panorama from Cape Agulhas (click to enlarge) A sunken Japanese ship in Cape Agulhas.

05-19-2011, 11:01 PM	#1557
tsiklonaut ^OP the (in)famous boxer perv Joined: Nov 2004 Location: semi-homeless Oddometer: 1,063	The same Japanese ship, see the fisherment in the background? Life on the rocks. Almost like miniature volcanic mountains... Under the Cape Agulhas lighthouse - second oldest in South Africa. Closer.

05-20-2011, 10:39 AM	#1560
buzzlightyear Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Oddometer: 38	tsiklonaut, as always your photos don't disappoint, thanks!