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| Ronny posing in front of one of those quintessentially British aviation flops - the de Havilland Trident 3B at my favourite place. Some twat of a plane spotter parked his Skoda to spoil the scene. |
In fact the mission would have at least two extra purposes including bringing back the old heap of a BMW R65 for restoration or burial in England, and filling the car with cheap wine (aka "going on a booze cruise").
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| Driving towards the port of Dover - M20 Morning Mist after a dodgy glass or two of Cabernet Sauvignon the evening before at Ashford Travelodge |
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| This is the rig (US style motorcycle touring in comfort and convenience) - Ronny follows me sitting on a Motolug trailer, Mainland Europe is cut off from England so we catch a Sea France ferry from Dover to Calais (cheapest fare with a trailer). Here we are at Dover port under the white cliffs. |
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| Luckily the Tomtom urges me not to drive into the sea. 414 miles to go to Wiesbaden. |
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| Leaving Dover port - 23 miles to Calais as the old crow flies. |
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| A decent coffee, and a breakfast pastry at last . |
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| Somewhere in Belgium, Portaloo? |
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| Crossing the Mosel. Better than going near Cologne. |
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| At Wiesbaden - Ronny is rapidly swapped for von Krankenshite for enforced transportation to England |
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| Despite my arrival, the boys are happy. |
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| Mrs N and I cycle to the Rhine and Mrs N treats me. |
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| We carry on a bit and stop at Biebrich for deserts - his. |
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| These look healthy - hers. |
Never has the M20 looked quite so romantic.
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P.S I am coveting that portaloo for my series of toileting experiences.
Yummy looking deserts! But I wouldnt' mind the occasional Bretzeln mit (Weiss)Bier either. A lot of going back and forth between Germany and UK... never thought a booze cruise to Germany would make sense ;-)
ReplyDeleteG'day Nikos,
ReplyDeleteIs there anything you'd like to leave in NZ for occasional use? Your big Beemer would be well-cared for at chez James.
I see you have a Tom-Tom. Is that because they are the only ones who supply Joanna Lumley's voice? Wish I knew that before buying the Garmin. We currently have Darth Vader
Good to see some Kiwifriut on your plate. Next time, mash some and put them in a plastic bag with some steak for a few hours before BBQ'ing them. The enzymes are a great tenderiser.
Food pics look great, I am with Geofff, you can always leave one of your 'fleet" at my place.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I want to know how many bikes you have stashed in which countries but it looks like a great way to enjoy retirement.
ReplyDeletePS - I covet those desserts!!
I think you need to leave a GS in Alaska. I'll be sure to run it periodically to keep things lubricated....
ReplyDeleteVery nice food shots of the dessert. I can never remember to take them especially something that looks as good as that.
I like the "US style motorcycle touring " comment as there does seem to be a lot of that. What kind of shape is the R65 in?
Oh, Nikos,
ReplyDeleteI do wish you would have dropped that motorcycle off at my place in Munich. I miss my F650GS. I'm lamenting the void in my life right now.
Brady
Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life
Dear Nikos:
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little trailer? Can you fold that and carry it on the bike?
I reget I have fallen into the trailering kind of touring lately... But my knees are starting to feel better in the cooler weather and I hope to be trailiering less next season.
I like the ferry from Dover. I seem to recall taking a hovercraft from Britain to France in the late '80's. I would love to ride my K75 in Europe. Actually, Nikos, I'd like to ride around with you.
Fondest regards,
Jack/reep
Twisted Roads
Woah woah woah woah, Portaloo, finally facing my Portaloo.
ReplyDeleteIs Ronny named after Ronny Spector, a woman almost as sassy as what Mrs Nikos is??
The two boys are looking good....and so are the cats.
ReplyDeleteDear Ms Loo Blue
ReplyDeleteI intend to blog a deep dive into Euro loos soon - this was just to wet your fancy
Sonja
ReplyDeletefancy a BMW R65? One careful lady owner and three previouscomplete dick heads?
Geoff
ReplyDeletefancy a BMW R65? One careful lady owner and three previous complete dick heads?
Roger
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Trobairitz
ReplyDeleteI won't offer you the R65
Richard
ReplyDeleteFancy a BMW R65? One careful lady owner and three previous complete dick heads.
condition: it may still run - just
Jack
ReplyDeleteFancy a BMW R65? One careful lady owner and three previous complete dick heads?
PS
I could store it here for you at the bottom of the local pond.
Gadjo
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I thought Ronny was a girls name!
(er, what?)
Affer
ReplyDeleteFancy a BMW R65? One careful lady owner and three previouscomplete dick heads.
Nikos:
ReplyDeleteThe first bike I ever rode was a blue R65 very similar to the one on the trailer. Snowflakes, luggage racks and all. I was looking for an R65 but ended up getting my R100RT. I thought that the R65 had plenty of power and may be a bit more economical. Is it a late 70's model?
Brady
ReplyDeleteCome and visit us in Wiesbaden!
You could even give Ronny a spin.
Richard
ReplyDeleteShe's a 1981 model but in need of quite a lot of work (e.g. leaking rear hub drive). The bike is a little cramped for me, especially as there appears to be a Bing carburetter where my right foot wants to sit. Touch and go whether I will bother to restore her!
I vote for the masculine pudding. Looks very tasty!
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