Category: MOTORCYCLE

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.

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.

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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.