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Bartman10
17th October 2007, 10:07
Hi guys,

Yes, it's been a while!

After 17,000 k's in Russia and about 1000 k's each in Latvia & Lithuaina, Poland, Germany and the UK, plus a tiny bit in the Netherlands we've put the DR's away (kind of).

Total distance just over 22,000 km's.

First up I need to apologiese for the lack of diary entries.
Internet in Russia is slow and expensive. Then we got miles behind...

This situation is going to be rectified in the coming weeks. We're in Scotland now and have applied for a few jobs. It's going ot take a few weeks for the job offers to come in, so I've got a bit of time to:
1. Finish the diaries
2. Compile our newsletters
3. Make a DVD of the trip. Won't be anything flash, but if you want to have a look, let me know and we'll work something out.
4. Put something together for Kiwi Rider magazine.

I don't want to rant too much just now, because it's bed time. Just want to say that we had an awesome time.

Russian people are increadible friendly and generous. We were often given free accomadation, food and drink.

The roads and drivers are shit though. The DR's laped it up, but many near head-ons become tiresome.

Keep an eye on this thread and I'll add some more to it over the coming weeks, including photos and our newsletters.

Thanks again to our supporters! All in all it was a bigger success than I could have ever imagined.

If any one is thinking about going international with their bikes, give us a holler and I'll give you some paperwork tips for Russia and Europe.

Mark and Jane.

www.russiantraverse.co.nz

merv
17th October 2007, 11:48
Hey good to hear from you and great to hear the bikes did well too.

We were just wondering about you the other day while we sat at the pub watching MotoGP and got talking about you adventurers.

NordieBoy
17th October 2007, 11:55
Good on ya.

Now where's the DVD?

MSTRS
17th October 2007, 12:06
.... but many near head-ons become tiresome.

.....

Until you figured out that they drive on the right?
Looking forward to the full report, what a fabulous adventure.

Skunk Control
17th October 2007, 16:35
Awesome Guys :2thumbsup glad you both made it through ok. Look forward to the updates.

Skunk
17th October 2007, 17:07
The newsletters and diary were quite good I thought... Always a good read.

Zukin
17th October 2007, 17:52
Hi

Great to hear you are back in the land of the living (or KB at least :)) :2thumbsup
Well done on the trip and for keeping us updated whenever you could :Punk:

I was just asking on here the other day if anyone had heard form you as your last post was over a month ago :)


Well done, onto the next adventure :D

Cheers Scott

Warr
2nd July 2008, 10:42
Anyone know what happened to Jane & Mark ?

sinfull
2nd July 2008, 10:49
Anyone know what happened to Jane & Mark ?

Got a job, settled down, mortgage, kids, dept, drug habit ! they'll be back on bikes next and then think mmmmm KB !

Warr
2nd July 2008, 10:52
Got a job, settled down, mortgage, kids, dept, drug habit ! they'll be back on bikes next and then think mmmmm KB !
True ???

Mark didnt get very far with

1. Finish the diaries

sinfull
2nd July 2008, 10:58
True ???



Nooo lol i have no idea ! But something got in the way of him thinking KB haha

skelstar
2nd July 2008, 11:00
Anyone know what happened to Jane & Mark ?

Well he was online 3 days ago. Send him a PM maybe?

Bartman10
2nd July 2008, 20:04
Hi guys.

Still alive!

We're still working on the diaries, getting them all into electronic format, but it's a slow process we've been very busy with other stuff....

We managed to get the DR's registered in the UK after a lot of mucking around and expense.

We're both very busy at work, trying to stay earn enough money and we've had a few problems with housing, but let's hope that's sorted now.

Keep an eye out in MCTN for our story.

We're also organising a trip to Spain, but it's just a holiday cruise really.

I'll try to spend a bit more time on getting our stuff up to date on line, but its a massive job...

Cheers,


Mark.

Warr
2nd July 2008, 20:18
Hi guys.

Still alive!
..............
Keep an eye out in MCTN for our story.
.............
Mark.

Good to here you are still around.
What is the MCTN ???

NordieBoy
2nd July 2008, 20:51
What is the MCTN ???

Motorcycle Trader and News?

ajturbo
2nd July 2008, 21:47
used to realy enjoy thier emails..

funny thing, i didn't know they had mine till they turned up one day....

merv
2nd July 2008, 22:17
Hi Bartman10 good to hear you're still alive and going well. Say hi to Fraggle for us too.

hondav2
3rd July 2008, 20:08
I followed your site with a lot of interest then it didnt get undated. Good to know yous and the DRs made it ok. My old DR will have 90,000kms on it next ride so yous can go around the globe a few times with yours. If yous are ever down the lower south Is look me up. Cheers Toddy