amazing! Unbelievable scenery, unbelievable hospitality and amazing photos!! It sounds like you're having an incredible time and I'm so happy for you. New Zealand is so beautiful - I can't wait to visit one day. The people have proven to be so friendly and hospitable. As much as we miss you we're glad you're having such a great adventure. Can't wait for the next blog! Maya says hi pop pop every time I open my laptop. She misses you too! Continue having fun and be safe - love michelle, travis and maya
Loved it Loved to hear about your travels in NZ, Mike, and catching up with the Kiwis. We are off to Tasmania for a couple of weeks on the NEW Goldwing next week. Will be a bit cool. as I guess NZ was. It's a long ride from Townsville to Tasmania! Stay safe. Cheers, Dave and Sally
Awesome Trip ! Hi Mike ! Great Blog ! See your having a cool adventure, drive safe and enjoy the rest of New Zealand ! Looks a great place to live as you say, and definitely on my "Bucket List" of places to visit ! Catch you soon Mate! Best, Paul
Outstanding! Another great adventure Mr. Bungy Man! The whitebait (aka young herring) meal makes me craving for some right now. BTW, you are a very loyal Canadian betting on Canada against the NZ All Blacks rugby team and getting only 50 points on the spread!! Have a good one mate.
Safe Travels! Shelly and Mike,
Sounds like you two are having an amazing time. For those of us remaining in our routines it is most enjoyable to read about your experiences. Do continue to be safe, share your adventures and consider seeing us whenever you return.
Best,
Ella
Looks like a blast My mom mentioned you had a blog and I thought I would look it up. All I can think of is how impressed my dad would have been. Looks awesome!
Beth
Great Ride Hi Mike,
It is great knowing you and it is great pleasure riding with you. Went through your Blog… great write up and very interesting incident you have highlighted…. I have re-lived those glories 12 days of ride with the group again…..
Thank you… for everything..Hope to meet you some day again…
Mahes Pakhrin The Road Captain
I'm constantly amazed at the fantastic vistas you get to witness, and your remarkable resilience through so many difficult conditions. Kudos, man.
I especially love the blue boats against the foggy body of water. I'd love to paint that.
Hope to see you when you get back to Aurora! Have a safe trip back.
Nice More beautiful and exciting adventures! Very nice! I love the photo titled Captivating. Love the quote about the manner in which we should go to our graves. Enjoy! Stay in touch, Hugs, Deidre
Amazing - Motorcyle Ride? Hey Mike. This was absolutely your most fascinating mortorcyle trip to read. It looked more like a motor cross excursion! Take care and have a safe trip back.
Life and living is an Adventure- Enjoy the ride Mike,
Just returned from two weeks in India, travelling predominately between Mumbai, Delhi and a side trip to Nashik in the mountains. Words cannot describe the place, the people, the pulse of 20 million people (Mumbia) living in an area 1/2 the size of Toronto. Going to a business meeting 30 k from the hotel in rush hour takes 3 1/2 hours. Thank goodness for having a car and driver! On the other hand you and Shelly driving a rickshaw through that insanity, says something about...... (which I would not put into print)! LOL :-)
And to add to the Chaos India is one great big construction site. Everywhere one goes all one sees are massive infrastructure projects! Look forward to hearing more on your return to Aurora! Warm regards
Retirement? Hi Mike, I'm not sure that your retirement means the same as it does to most people!
My brother John has traveled to Nepal and created videos of his trips including Anapurna, Island Peak and Everest base camp. If you search for "Wheels77" on YouTube, you can see them. He has some 29 videos there. I like "Nepal - The Sky is the Limit"
Enjoy this chapter in your adventure!
I am going to attempt to keep a blog about my world travels. My daughter, Michelle and her husband Travis have been painstakingly teaching me how to use all this new technology.
Since officially retiring, I have decided to travel the world, doing trips that allow me to experience the things I enjoy most; motorcycling, horses, polo, trekking, spending time with my friends, seeing new places and meeting new people.
My first major trip was in April 2009. I took a trip with Ayres Adventures to South America (Esca... full info
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Unbelievable scenery, unbelievable hospitality and amazing photos!! It sounds like you're having an incredible time and I'm so happy for you. New Zealand is so beautiful - I can't wait to visit one day. The people have proven to be so friendly and hospitable. As much as we miss you we're glad you're having such a great adventure. Can't wait for the next blog! Maya says hi pop pop every time I open my laptop. She misses you too! Continue having fun and be safe - love michelle, travis and maya