This is the archive of my travel stories. Most of these
stories have been written and published while I on the road.
They are in reverse chronological order. Each story contains
pictures.
Africa
March 21, 2001 - To the Top of Africa
Always the type to climb to the top of things, there was no way I was going to miss out on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.
February 22, 2001 - A Tale of Ten Cities
In order to avoid the high costs, I go on a power tour of the rest of Europe, taking advantage of offers from friends and family to visit. In my whirlwind tour, I pass through France, England, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, and Greece.
December 11, 2000 - The Accidental Babysitter
What was supposed to be a relaxing visit to one of Spain's most interesting cities turns into an exercise in sleep deprivation, as I get tricked into playing babysitter for a troubled soul.
December 6, 2000 - Fast Times in Morocco
Ramadan, the holy Muslim month of fasting, begins in Morocco, and I find that with it comes a whole new view of the country.
November 17, 2000 - Around the World in 8 Days
In the course of just over a week, I go on a cultural world tour, going from crumpets and pasties in Gibraltar to the exotic world of souqs and snake charmers in Morocco.
November 7, 2000 - Any Port in a Storm
With only a few hours separating me from an
entirely different country, I decide to take a
side trip to Portugal, where I soon find myself
on the motorcycle trip from hell.
June 14, 2000 - Bolivia
by Storm
My bike happily resting in a hotel in La Paz, I
attempt to take in the sights and sounds of
Bolivia - in a whirlwind ten day tour.
June 5, 2000 - High and Dry
Riding on the desolate Peruvian high plain, I skirt
along the edge of Lake Titicaca as I make my way to
my final destination, the high Bolivian capital of La Paz.
May 30, 2000 - Inca Trails and
Tribulations Political turmoil and a blatent
disrespect of the beaten path bring adventure to the
predictable tourist destinations of Cusco and Machu
Picchu, Perú
May 25, 2000
- Rocky Roads in Perú, part 1 Atrocious roads, thin
air, and freezing nights can't detract from the wonders
of my biking journey, as I cycle from village to village
high in the Perúvian Alps.
May 17, 2000
- Breathless in Seattle
Gloomy skies and rain leave me feeling
like I've been mysteriously transported back to America's
Pacific Northwest, rather than being in the tropical,
equadorian country of Ecuador.
May 7, 2000 - The
Two Faces of Colombia
In an apparent paradox, I find a magical
land of lush mountains and wonderfully warm people amid
a country ravaged by kidnappings, killings, and guerrilla
warring.
Apr. 7, 2000 -
In Sickness and in Health
A prolonged bout of flu attempts to
sideline my pedaling plans for the mountains of Guatemala,
but to my lungs' dismay, I push on.
Apr. 2, 2000 - They
Call Me Gringo
As pavement turns to dirt and my relative
anonymity turns into a rolling freak show, it becomes
apparent that I have crossed the border into a new land,
the land of Guatemala.
Mexico
Mar. 23, 2000 - Make a Run
for the Border
After a much needed break in Oaxaca,
I set my sights on the state of Chiapas, where I begin
my second major biking leg to the southern border.
Mar. 3, 2000 - The
Real Work Begins
Finally on my own, the vacation ends
and real travel begins, as I test out my biking legs
riding from Los Barriles to La Paz, Baja California.
Feb. 29, 2000
- Where The Sidewalk Ends
A tiny town with dirt roads, abandoned
vehicles, and western restaurants with prices in US
dollars, Los Barriles is a town in transition.
Feb.
27, 2000 - Into The Wild?
A kayak trip into the remote waters
of the Sea of Cortez turns into an exercise in indulgence.
Feb. 24, 2000 - De
Arriba A Baja
Finally with a departure date to get
me motivated, I begin my odyssey with a road trip with
friends from San Francisco to La Paz, Baja CA.
