Day 293– 27th September 09
Posted by TravellingStrom on September 27, 2009
Sunday – Gila Bend, Arizona
After yesterday’s rest day I had some things I needed to get done today. First off was the blog, Friday was a long one so that took a fair amount of time to get done. I left Saturday as it was a shorty and could be done in the morning, same as today most likely 🙂
I also chased some more info on Mexico, the DFAT site was a bit scary(Department of Foreign Affairs) but as I was going to be cautious anyway, I felt nervous but OK with it.
My main concern will be to keep the bike safe, but until I get down there I have no idea what to expect with regards motels/hotels places to stay etc. It would be nice to park the bike safely and use foot to look around places, we shall see 🙂
Anyway, after a day of toil I went out for some dinner, I rode up and down and eventually decided on some BBQ chicken wings, nice tucker 🙂
After that, I went for a couple of beers, but I did not stay long, the new bar lady was making salsa and it made my eyes water, so I could not stay there any longer. Probably a good thing as I wanted to get an early start for the border in the morning. I finished off my book before getting some shut eye.
Just a note here, I am writing this prior to leaving on Monday morning, I have no idea of what internet services are going to be like, so this page may not be updated for a while. I am planning on going to Hermosillo as my first destination, assuming I am allowed in the country. Cheers TS
Day – 6 miles and 10 km
Trip – 37,896 miles and 60,988 km
Cheers
TravellingStrom
USA
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TravellingStrom 
Al & Ann said
Have tissues handy as your eyes will be probably be watering daily. LOL! Buen Viaje!!
TravellingStrom said
Thanks for the warning 🙂 As long as it is the eyes in my head and not the other one 🙂
Duane said
Have fun south of the border! I hope you are able to keep us updated.
Duane
TravellingStrom said
I hope so too, but this posh hotel at $40 is good 🙂 I will see what happens further south.
TravellingStrom said
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TravellingStrom
ybg said
When it comes to security, if it is visible, it is gone. When someone approaches you and says “I’ll look after you bike while you’re gone” it maybe best to give what he is asking, ie 5-10 bucks”. It’s probably his street. But it depends on the town and the neighbourhood. I would ask the motel to look after things for ya. Same as you would do in South East Asia. In Africa, we called them the guard mafia. I chased them off once and when I came back my antenna, mirrors, etc were broken. No sweat, it was a rental.
The times I spent in Mexico, I only met good people, in fact the times I’ve spent in most countries I only met good people. Keep that flag visible. It is a fabulous country, a respectful and welcoming people. Just enjoy the ride.
ça roule – disfrute del paseo
ybg
TravellingStrom said
Hi and thanks, I am not looking for problems and I am assuming everyone is nice as well, with a few idiots thrown in like every town 🙂
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Kevin said
TS,
Two brothers from Washington state finished a trip to Tierra del Fuego last May. They did a blog with SPOT tracks as are you. The site is http://www.motobrothers.net. They write alot about border crossings and finding lodging. They never stopped where they could take their bike into the motel. As odd as it may seem, that is not a real problem in countries the rest of your trip south. They NEVER left them unattended unless it was with an air cartage country or with border customs officers. There should be a contact email on their site. I am sure they will be happy to give you some tips on staying safe. Good luck,
Kevin
TravellingStrom said
Hi, thanks for the info, I also read the 2nd comment which explains the confusion to me. I hope to stay in places with lock ups
Cheers TS
Kevin said
TS,
I goofed. They never stopped where they could NOT take their bikes inside of the hotel lobby or a locked compound. Sorry for any confusion.
Kevin
Jack Bowen said
What the hell is that I see way south of me…. Oh.. my god. It is Travellingstrom with a sombrallo on his head. Have fun you !!!
TravellingStrom said
I will need a sombrero too, bald head and sun 🙂
ybg said
A bit of vegetable oil will crisp it up nice.
🙂
ybg
DS said
LOL, pictured Richard with a Pork Rind for a head…
((Pork rind (known as pork scratchings in the United Kingdom (as a snack) or “crackling” as part of a meal, and pork crackle in Australia and New Zealand)))
TravellingStrom said
Thanks m8! 🙂