This in from Woodstock (no idea what a more aggressive tire is --- heavier tread?):
"i found a new rear tire at the ktm shop in cuenca, ecuador. it is a bit more aggressive than i would have liked, but it was the only one they had and it was only $95, which is less than half the price of what i was figuring on having to pay. i also found a camera--it was a hair under $200, so cheaper than the one in colombia. this is absolutely the last one. [I really feel like I've been told this before.]
the ride yesterday was perhaps the toughest yet--i was looking for miles for a grassy place to take a rest, but i never found one. there are no shoulders on the roads here, and what is worse, where the shoulder should be, there is a foot and a half deep gutter which you cannot drive over or through, thus blocking the ditch. it was rough, but i am glad that i made it here. i am thinking that i will cross into peru on wednesday--i will keep you posted.
alright, more later, more stories. i have one from bogota that you will not believe....it involves a socialist revolution party and riots......"
Naturally he waits until he has gone through Colombia to scare us silly. Never mind that we're all hoping he will go back through there again one day...and then what? We try to forget socialist revolution party expressions of dissatisfaction? Brother, brother. Wood was battling stomach issues again not too long ago but is apparently feeling better. I can't wait until he has time to tell me more on his theories of parasites (yes, apparently all Americans host many of these devils, as in dozens, all the time, everywhere...he studies this stuff, to scare himself, to make me into more of a hypochondriac, I have no idea why...) I wish we had some pictures of the roadway and planetary topography, but alas, we have not yet mastered getting photos from camera to computer to sister. Heck, he can barely get photos TO camera these days!
Let's rally for Wood, post here with notes of support or reasons why he should not be missing home (a good one may be that there are still snowbanks on the north shore, for example). He is all on his own down there and has been for quite some time. I think lonesome blues can lie dormant...sorta like those nasty parasites.
We're thinking of you, Woody.
-- luludilly
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Hi Woody
ReplyDeleteGreetings from the Lilja's.... I start each work day reading about your travels, and often find myself thinking I could be riding in the sidecar of your bike. Of course I would have a scarf, goggles, and a german Picklehaub Helmet on while reading the map. and commenting on how hot it is! Then reality crashes in on me when I remember I was not invited on this odyssey. (start music now).
Anyways.... we miss seeing you but love the stories.
Have fun, be safe!
We love ya!
Dave, Tina, Annika, Aviano, Bella and Rocco
Woody,
ReplyDeleteWorlds Best Donuts opened this morning, I had to go and thought of you too. I bet folks down there have heard of these donuts too.
Josh