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Aug 30, 2013

Bochum, Germany

It's done. After 3 months I am headed home. I must say that it's a bit of a relief. I left Freiburg after I repaired the clutch lever and hit the autobahn at full speed and knocked off the 500 Kms in about three and a half hours. A final kick in the arse if you like. I checked into a hotel and spent the next few hours sorting out my st…

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Aug 30, 2013

Bochum, Germany

It's done. After 3 months I am headed home. I must say that it's a bit of a relief. I left Freiburg after I repaired the clutch lever and hit the autobahn at full speed and knocked off the …

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Aug 29, 2013

Colmar, Germany

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Aug 27, 2013

Freiburg, Germany

A s*** day today. It started well with a chat to some old boy over a couple of coffees. Soon I was on the road headed for Bochum. I had not gotten far down the road when the bike started t…

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Aug 26, 2013

Colmar, France

After a marathon sleep I woke at 9am. After a few goodbyes and a cup of coffee I set off for Colmar. Again the original plan was to stay away from the highways and stick to the rural scenic …

"moms" or "Her" as I'm called here by the boysz! Sara turned me on to your blog--am sooo impressed--you'd make a cool travel guide!! These towns and architecture sound so interesting--put me on the "more pics please" list!! We finally got moved into our new apt.--it's been a long haul since the March 2nd 5 AM fire--and our journey thru various marginal places w/numerous bugs & mice! We have a nice new bathroom--and a built-in microwave--Luxury!! With Sam here we've been having marathon all-night card games--and actual cooking in the kitchen! Our fav meal is A. Victoria's meatloaf receipe--not sure if we can match Sara's--we'll have to have a cook-off!! Better go--Breaking Bad is on soon--Miss you Much!!! SuZanne!!

Aug 18, 2013 on the message board

Angus Miller Hi Rowan sounds like you didn't mind Lisbon too much everyone I know who has been there really likes it I will be interested to know what you thoughts on Portugal are meanwhile keep up the good work atb D

Aug 17, 2013 re: Lisbon, Portugal

Virginia Hope you & the clan Duncan are all having fun over there. I can't wait to leave here on 21st. If you end up going back through s. France, you might like to consider checking out the Millau bridge & Tarn Valley area. xx

Jul 30, 2013 on the message board

rowan2013 What the hell. Gavin and Bondy I am sorry I have not replied earlier as I just found out you wrote me. I am a techno-tard. As I have mentioned the trip keeps on getting more ......strange! I think I am promoting this to a point. Hope you had a good flight from the continent to jberg. Sounds like you did all the correct procedures for Holidaying. It would appear there is a chance I will be in Botswana working soon?? I will keep you informed if and when this may happen. It is a 50/50 thing. Mum sorry I have not been keeping you abreast of my movements but the Internet reception inside this wine bottle can be a bit hit and miss!!

Jul 28, 2013 on the message board

Virginia Miller Hey, what's happened to your great blog? We are looking for updates... Mumxx

Jul 23, 2013 on the message board

Gavin Hey Rowan, good meeting you in Levanto last week over a couple o' beers. However those Italians should stick to making grappa, as their beers proved to be a one way ticket to hangoverville. We enjoyed two nights in Florence before making our way back to Milan via in night in Bologna, which was the least tourist-swamped of our stops on tour. However being a student town of sorts there was plenty of rum to be had, which resulted in a fairly pedestrian and labored drive up to Milan to catch our flight out. Back in Johannesburg now and thinking ahead to a Southern African roadtrip in the next month or so. I'll let you know how that goes. Thanks again for the wine. It'll be sampled soon enough! Enjoy the rest of your tour. Cheers, Gavin

Jul 22, 2013 re: Bourg-Argental, France

Angus Miller Great stuff Rowan have been following with great interest 3 euro rose sounds good the mossies must have been a bit much you must be building up some sort of resistance or maybe you taste better than most a family failing I'm afraid once you get down towards the Riviera the Germans get thicker and the mossies fewer you work out which is worse ATB D

Jul 18, 2013 re: Bourg-Argental, France

Bondy I can't believe I was not told earlier about this wonderous tale of a man, a bike, a tent and adventure!! Loving reading about your travels Rozza. Instilling some good old Aussie yarns into some small village pubs no doubt. Good on you mate. Bondy.

Jul 17, 2013 re: Bourg-Argental, France

rowan2013 Tuna was excellent dad. Huge fan of tuna now. The ferry was about 40 AUD each way for two people and motorcycle. Sara is nearly back to bossing me about and keeping me on schedule. Am going to trip her over and damage the other ankle! Say hello to my brothers and their kin. Talk soon.

Jul 1, 2013 on the message board

Angus Miller Sounds good do not leave till you have the tuna on a plank I hope. Sara's ankle is on the mend and you are keeping the pain killing fluids up most important lots of swimming very good except after the pain killing fluids as they to disorient somewhat.Was it very expensive to take the bike on the ferry Nathan Shel and kids arrived yesterday for the school hols the weather is crap you two are surely in the right climate keep up the blog its great

Jul 1, 2013 on the message board

Angus Miller Great coverage! I envy you both hope Sara's ankle is ok and you will have a phone you can use you are having the right weather it has been pretty cool here and wet not quite so bad the last couple of days. Wallabies lost to the Lions by a point however we should beat them in Melbourne we should have won in bris missed 2 penalties due to wet The food sounds great all those fresh ingredients. Take care keep up the great travelog atb D

Jun 25, 2013 on the message board

Virginia Miller More photos for me too please!

Jun 24, 2013 on the message board

Angus Miller Great stuff I hope the mossies don't become to prevalent. Sounds as though the bike is going ok how many ks on it? there must be something about the tutonic race that they have to get their gear off and lie on the beach if only they knew how unappealing they are in that state maybe it is to keep the mossies away, keep up the good work I am enjoying the blogs ATB D

Jun 21, 2013 on the message board

Sara More photos please! And you had better stay away from the water in the Isle of Man too (look what it did to their cats!) and stick to warm weak beer!

Jun 3, 2013 on the message board

rowan2013 Great advice father.

May 26, 2013 on the message board

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