German couple looking for contact to Kiwi-Bikers

**davebullet** · 14th March 2012, 07:35

Panny (Frank) and Simone stayed with us last night. A great couple with excellent motorcyling comradere.

They've had an amazing trip, one worthy of envy. They've been on the road nearly 2 years, spent 1 year in south america alone! Here's their blog / photo / travelogue site:
http://www.krad-vagabunden.de/ "motorcycle vagabonds" - lol

Their photos are amazing... Has truly inspired me to get off my arse and do some proper motorcycle touring when the kids leave home.

Offer them a bed if you haven't - or get in touch. You'll be glad you did.

PS: Frank / Simone - you are welcome to stay again on your way back up the country.

**dogsnbikes** · 14th March 2012, 07:58

Agree with you Dave,We had the enjoyment of their company Monday night......I rode to Sanson with them yesterday..

Have a great trip today through the sounds today guys.

**_Shrek_** · 3rd April 2012, 22:02

we had them Friday & then we went to Middlemarch for the Off the Rails, but on the way we had to put mrs S on a chopper

once that was done we went to the rally set up & I cought up with them about 8:30 & a good night was had
great couple to have

**Panny** · 4th April 2012, 09:08

Hi Dave, Barry and Keith,

thanks for the credits! The pleasure was ours! Great hosts, each of you!

I just would have wished that Kathy wouldn´t have scored as "most dramatic entertainment for overseas visitors":-)

We hope she´s recovering well!

P.S.: Mails with fotos of the St.Johns/Chopper are in a queue. Can´t get them out here. But should work soon.

Greetings

Panny

**_Shrek_** · 4th April 2012, 09:17

Originally Posted by Panny

Hi Dave, Barry and Keith,

thanks for the credits! The pleasure was ours! Great hosts, each of you!

I just would have wished that Kathy wouldn´t have scored as "most dramatic entertainment for overseas visitors":-)

We hope she´s recovering well!

P.S.: Mails with fotos of the St.Johns/Chopper are in a queue. Can´t get them out here. But should work soon.

Greetings

Panny

hey she's home mate got here last night, it was 4 brocken ribs & brocken shoulder blade & lung collaps on one side witch came right on Sunday other than that she's do'n great & on the mend

& was a great time at the rally

**ellipsis** · 4th April 2012, 09:41

...wheres the next leg of the SI tour taking you Panny...offers still open for shelter at our place..we do have a couple of days away this weekend at the Methven Street Races tho...

**Panny** · 16th May 2012, 14:54

Thanks to all, who hosted us, gave us route advice or helped us in any other way.
New Zealand was really outstading in regards of hospitality!

My apologies to those, we couldn´t manage to visit. Two month on the road where far to less to meet everybody, who invited us and to do all the good roads!

Furthermore we had to cancel our last riding-week because of serious problems with our backs.
So we are spending our last days in this great country with excercises, visiting physiotherapists and cleaning/maintance of our bikes to bring them in bio-security conform condition for Australia.

Safe rides!

Panny
www.krad-vagabunden.de

**ellipsis** · 16th May 2012, 18:09

...great to meet you and Simone...snowing here on the peninsula...we have our socks on..happy trails...

**Panny** · 16th May 2012, 18:34

Hi Neil!

Originally Posted by ellipsis

...snowing here on the peninsula...we have our socks on..

Wow! THAT cold? :-)

Cheers

Frank

**dogsnbikes** · 16th May 2012, 18:54

The pleasure was all ours,

not snowing here yet but its not far away either ......

Oh caught up with Sherk at the Cold duck was good to meet the man

All the best with Aussie to you both,

PS next cafe racer is looking to be a airhead

**_Shrek_** · 16th May 2012, 21:37

Originally Posted by Panny

Thanks to all, who hosted us, gave us route advice or helped us in any other way.
New Zealand was really outstading in regards of hospitality!

My apologies to those, we couldn´t manage to visit. Two month on the road where far to less to meet everybody, who invited us and to do all the good roads!

Furthermore we had to cancel our last riding-week because of serious problems with our backs.
So we are spending our last days in this great country with excercises, visiting physiotherapists and cleaning/maintance of our bikes to bring them in bio-security conform condition for Australia.

Safe rides!

Panny
www.krad-vagabunden.de

just glad you guys had a good time, & we will be in touch

take care & have fun winding up the Ozzies

K & K

**blue rider** · 24th May 2012, 21:42

Panny and Simon have left for Ozzie today.....he even stopped complaining about his back...

I will surely follow their travels, ever so slightly green with envy while sitting in the office slaving away.

T'was fun to have had you guys here....all german and so!

**Panny** · 12th September 2016, 02:56

Hi Kiwi Bikers!

It´s been a while since we toured NZ and meet many of you.

On our three and a half years around the world trip there was hardly any conutry, where we got so many invitations and where the local riders gave us such a warm welcome!
Thanks a lot for that! Now, a few year´s later we realise this totally.

When we rode across NZ in 2012 our homepage was solely in Germany.
Meanwhile the whole story is available in English, too. Naturally including our experiences in New Zealand, too - staring many Kiwibikers.
http://www.motorcycle-vagabonds.com/

Greetings from Germany to the other end of the world!

Panny