Where in the world is Bob? . . . . . . . . . . . . Time is our only truly Finite Resource.
On my way back in time to tomorrow.
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A trip to New Zealand
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I am getting a little tired of the weather eating into my riding time. Fortunately the temps dipped down into the teens, helping the roads dry up. Good sunny ride today. The temps even moved out of the teens.
I was reminded by a friend that I have not been sharing my story for a while.
So, a little update on what my plans are. Always entertaining when I try to make plans.
For those that have not been keeping track, I retired in May of 2018, got rid of much of what I had, including my apartment, storing what little I didn’t get rid of. In July I flew one of my two bikes to Germany, then rode for over 20,000 miles all over Europe, including Scandinavia and some of Eastern Europe. In October I ended this portion of my trip in Ireland, where my bike sits waiting for me.
Continue reading “2018 Annual Update”During the Dolphin swim, I had a very special experience with one of them.
The dolphins will swim around you, playing, and will play with blades of sea grass, taking them in their mouths, then spitting them out for you, in a game of catch. It feels a little like being a child and having an adult humor you as you play some silly game.
Great time in a great place with great people.
A great week of diving. Shark Dives, Dolphin Swims, Sun, Beer, and Friends.
In Honduras spending some quality time with one of my favorite fishes.
Found a new girlfriend in Honduras.
Oh, NOW I remember why it seemed like a bad idea to visit New England for the winter holidays. I have had enough of snow already.
The next time I come here for Christmas it will be Christmas in July. This sucks. Might be less sucky if I had a car. Or maybe not.
There is something really special about getting a Full Irish Breakfast at the airport, then being harassed into tasting every possible Irish Whiskey. For FREE. At 9 AM. It’s gonna be a good flight.
If I ever get a house, I am going to build a Man-Cave and put a Soviet MIG in it. I don’t know why, but after seeing this one in the basement of this museum I now want one. I can see myself sitting in the cockpit drinking Vodka and watching The Longest Day on the Telly.
2018-10-29
Link to PHOTO ALBUM – All of October:
The last time I wrote anything much, I was in Italy & Slovenia. I think.
Since then, my bike hit 100,000 miles, I rode through the northwest part of Slovenia, which was fantastic. For a few days I zig zagged through Austria, the Dolomites in Italy, the Swiss Alps, into the French country side, avoiding Paris and other Sh** Holes err, I mean cities. Finally I was able to visit the Normandy Landing sites, staying in a small town at Juno Beach. Lots of historic sites to visit in this area, but I am concentrating on the Normandy Invasion sites. Then, I went to Ireland to see one of my favorite countries. I will be heading back to the states in 2 days, so can see you all there.
When I get home, I am sure I will start every conversation with “Do you speak English?”
Should get a good laugh if I get pulled over by a cop.
Especially if I get pulled over for driving like they do here. Or on the wrong side of the road. Or passing on a blind corner at what would be triple the speed limit. Should be fun.
Never assume, always leave room for things to go to Poo. Changed plans so am heading to Dublin today, Monday. Hotel there was cheaper on Monday than other days so assumed it was a slow travel day.
Turns out it is a holiday weekend, and everyone is traveling today. The hotel was cheaper because it is more business oriented. The bus to Dublin from Cork is a cluster, but this is Ireland. They made it work, extra buses and all. Go have a pint and take the next bus. You will be at the head of the line.
I left plenty of time so no stress. OK, I have two and a half days before I have to be at the airport so I think that is enough time.
You all might have noticed, I got my hair trimmed. First time since before I left four months ago. It was turning into quite a mop. Now I just have to do something about the mustache.
Just a few pics.
The people here are incredibly friendly. You cannot sit in a pub without someone saying hello. I met a guy last night who owns a horse farm where they break the horses. Been in the family for generations and he told me all about his business, his family, horses, and Ireland. I could move here.
I am so glad to be back where I can get a full breakfast again, instead of a buffet of sliced meat and cheese.
And when I say full, I mean full. It comes complete with eggs, sausages, bacon, etc, etc.
It even comes with a defibrillator.
I will be collecting my pot of gold. I can see the end now.
Don’t let anyone tell you there is no traffic in Ireland. I got stuck in a traffic jam today. These idiots didn’t know what to do. Even the traffic cop could not restore order.
They just didn’t want to go past my bike. It took a dog and the farmer to push them along.
Interesting problem to have.
I have no car. I have No Car insurance. I don’t mean I don’t have car insurance, I do but it is a type of insurance just for those of us that do not own a car. Liability only. I call it my No Car insurance.
I want to rent a car for 3 weeks. It will just make things easier. The price for 3 weeks is pretty reasonable, and is almost exactly the same as 2 weeks….. And 1 week, since it includes the Thanksgiving holiday.
So 3 weeks it is. But…. Visa only provides rental car collision coverage for 15 days. I can find no way of getting collision insurance for a 3 week rental. The only easy option would be to get a super cheap car, get collision on that and bury it in the yard or something. The one you can buy from the rental company costs almost twice as much as the rental.
So back to complicated but cheap.
