Arriving In South America

So after many month planning I eventually got on a plane on Thursday 17th October. I of course left far too much until the last minute, spending the Wednesday running around like a blue arsed fly, getting the apartment all ready for its new occupants (who will fund the trip). On the Thursday morning I took a cycle ride out in to the Essex country side from my fathers house. It was a beautiful sunny day, the turning leaves looked glorious and it felt good to get some fresh country air in to my lungs after being in London for so long.

I dropped the bike of at the freight company last Monday, the usual no brain morons that have not got a clue what they are doing, there most be something about this industry, I am yet to deal with a shipping company that employs people with more than a single brain cell. The bike has now done 32,000 miles and I recon on doing another 22,000!



After the usual emotional goodbyes to my family I set of for Argentina, via Canada, for 23 hours of air/airport travel, God I really hate flying, why did anyone try to fool us that its glamorous?



So I am now in Buenos Aires suffering from jet lag and airplane food, to compensate I have indulged in some great Argentinean steak and a couple of glasses of red, good for the heart.



I believe the bike should arrive here on Wednesday 22nd, then all I have to do is get it cleared through customs - should be easy - yeah right! I`ll keep you informed on how my great Spanish skills work with the men in uniform and what its like mixing it with the famous drivers of Latin America in my next post, assuming I make it that is.