From South to North Solo into the Unknown |
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Author:
| van Oudtshoorn, Gideon |
ISBN: | 978-1-5121-8078-7 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2010 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $17.45 |
Book Description:
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Gideon van Oudtshoorn takes you on an epic motorcycle adventure from Argentina to Alaska.A 38 000km ride through thirteen countries and the length of a continent. From deserted Chilean landscapes and mudflats to jungles and snow-capped mountain Canadian mountain ranges.At first glance it resembles a detailed travelogue, but surprisingly it unfolds into the very unexpected.Stumbling blocks like adverse weather in Patagonia, six hour border crossings in Nicaragua, foreign police in the...
More DescriptionGideon van Oudtshoorn takes you on an epic motorcycle adventure from Argentina to Alaska.A 38 000km ride through thirteen countries and the length of a continent. From deserted Chilean landscapes and mudflats to jungles and snow-capped mountain Canadian mountain ranges.At first glance it resembles a detailed travelogue, but surprisingly it unfolds into the very unexpected.Stumbling blocks like adverse weather in Patagonia, six hour border crossings in Nicaragua, foreign police in the U.S.A. and run-ins with drugs in Bolivia are dealt with in strange, but very interesting ways.An uncomplicated and painfully honest story that will appeal to both the well-travelled and opposite alike. A truly fascinating read!