Happy New Year!
I guess I have confused many people by my timeline…I was trying to keep all my posts in order, which are always behind my actual travel time. Currently my blog still has me in Mexico, yet I crossed into El Salvador 12-31-09. I am about two weeks behind in my posts now and I am sorry. When I do a Twitter update, that is up-to-the minute.
Best thing to do is to read the date at the top of the post–what I write, and not the date that the post actually went up.
I am finding it difficult to travel, keep up with the posts, and be authentically “in” my experience and do a stellar job with my blog. Plus, now, I need to be spending more time doing internet research because I need to somehow get across the Darien Gap.
For those o you not familiar with it, I quote from Wikipedia:
“The Darién Gap is a large swath of undeveloped swampland and forest separating Panama (Central America) and Colombia (South America). It measures just over 160 km (99 mi) long and about 50 km (31 mi) wide. It is not possible to cross between South America and Central America by land without passing through the Darién Gap. Roadbuilding through this area is expensive, and the environmental toll is steep. Political consensus in favor of road construction has not emerged. There is no road connection through the Darién Gap connecting North/Central America with South America. It is therefore the missing link of the Pan-American Highway.”
Click here for more info.
I have to take a plane or boat. And somehow I have to get my motorcycle across as well.
Very interesting…I didn’t know the Gap existed. We are getting to know much more about these countries through your eyes (words and pictures) You are a very interesting tour guide!
Hi Alisa, Still enjoying your posts. I sure cannot help you to get beyond the Gap. Just wanted to bring Horizons Unlimited into the picture,although I’m sure you are aware of that wonderful resource. I know from HU that there are some relatively small boats that will take bikes and riders to Cartagania Col. The bulletin board on HU should be a help. Bon voyage. Neil W
Hello Brave One… I am just an amateur chick dirtbiker who has always enjoyed trailriding much more. My good friend informed me of what you have set out to do and I have to say.. I am in complete and utter “AWE” as well as filled with pride that you represent every woman who has ever sat back and wondered about her own moratlity and what could we possibly do to change it. THANK YOU!! from the grandaughter of a breast cancer vctim, the niece of a leukemeia victim. and most recently the daughter of a stroke victim…..RIDE WITH PRIDE SISTER.. We are right behind you…
Dana, I am moved…thanks for writing!
My top box reads “This trip is dedicated to these ladies, far braver than I, that have faced the challenges of breast or ovarian cancer. I ride for a CURE.” Then I have a list of names. Id be honored to put your grandmother’s name on my box…you can provide first, first & last, or nickname if you are interested.
Thanks for following along! ~Alisa
Thanks Neil. I know the HUBB has a whole thread dedicated to transportation…sheesh there is a lot to read.
Thanks for following! ~Alisa