Dag
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« on: August 19, 2009, 05:24:04 AM » |
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Here is some pictures fom my ride http://verpeide.magix.net/ |
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BnB Tom
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Where'd old times go?
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« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2009, 05:39:23 AM » |
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Another great pic splash from Dag.
Thanks,
Tom
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Disco
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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2009, 06:51:11 AM » |
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f-Stop
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2009, 07:04:52 AM » |
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Dag, it has been a great "education" watching your trip through Europe. My son, Aidan, and I enjoyed the pictures and we followed your progress on a map. We can't wait for the video!  Thank you for sharing! |
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Dag
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2009, 07:10:07 AM » |
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Major roads in Albania are in very poor condition. 200 miles in 14 hours  Traveling by road throughout Albania is the most dangerous activity for locals and tourists. Vehicle accidents are the major cause of death, according to police statistics. Electricity shortages have resulted in sporadic blackouts throughout the country that can happen any hour of the day or night. Such outages affect traffic signals and street lights, making driving increasingly treacherous at any time of day. Travel at night outside the main urban areas is dangerous and should be avoided due to deplorable road conditions. Crime against foreigners is rare in Albania, as targeting foreigners is often viewed as too risky.  The rest of the ride was great. I met a lot of Valk riders in Germany and Austria, and a lot of people that stopped looking at my bike everywhere. I`m working with a video, but that will take some time. I have about four hours with "raw film" for editing. |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2009, 07:28:34 AM » |
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It's now official - when I grow up, I want to be Dag. Thanks for the pictures - they are great. RainMaker |
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2009, 08:46:24 AM » |
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Good to see you back. Looks like a great trip. We'll have to do that one of these days.
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2009, 08:46:45 AM » |
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I followed your blog and the pics were great I am so Jealous |
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2009, 04:33:28 PM » |
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Great blog and shots Dag! Glad you made it home safely!
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2009, 07:30:52 PM » |
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Looks almost as good as your Texas trip! I guess if you can not be here all the time, well, things could be worse, I guess. Thanks for sharing some gorgeous views, Dag. ~Jeff
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More Valk Pics...had a couple of Valks once upon a time 2004 DRZ400S 2005 GS1200 1978 CB550K 1977 CB550F
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« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2009, 08:38:04 PM » |
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Photos are GREAT!!!! a trip of a life time....you are a lucky man...fb
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Dag
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« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2009, 04:17:44 PM » |
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I have two videos finished now. Here is the first, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Austria and North Italy
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Dag
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« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2009, 04:19:07 PM » |
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Here is the second: From Rimini in Italy to the beautiful island Crete in Greece
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R J
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2009, 05:58:29 PM » |
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Good job bro........ Enjoying your trip. Wish I could have made it with ya.....
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Dag
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« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2009, 03:50:32 AM » |
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Here is part #3 Greece, Albania and Montenegro
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Jean the Black Wolf
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« Reply #15 on: August 23, 2009, 05:11:09 AM » |
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great travel Dag nice vidéo take care my friend |
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f-Stop
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« Reply #16 on: August 23, 2009, 08:29:51 AM » |
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Wow! Those roads in Albania look like old beat up trails! 
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Dag
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« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2009, 06:25:10 PM » |
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Part #4 is ready Croatia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Slovenia, Austria to the Czech Republic border
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Dag
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2009, 05:46:58 PM » |
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The last video of my Europe ride. Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden and Norway.
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RainMaker
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« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2009, 06:51:31 PM » |
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Dag - I gotta' win the lottery and then ship my I/S over and do this trip. Thank you for videoing the whole trip and making me envious.
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« Reply #20 on: August 30, 2009, 07:30:13 PM » |
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Dag, thanks for the "box set" of videos...my son and I thoroughly enjoyed touring through Europe with you! By the way, did I here you lock it up when you pulled off the highway to meet Lars Gunner north of Hamar? Also, did you do this whole trip running "Dark Side"? |
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Dag
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« Reply #21 on: August 31, 2009, 12:11:45 AM » |
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Dag, thanks for the "box set" of videos...my son and I thoroughly enjoyed touring through Europe with you! By the way, did I here you lock it up when you pulled off the highway to meet Lars Gunner north of Hamar? Also, did you do this whole trip running "Dark Side"? Thanks! Yes, I hit the brake...  I did Inzane to Finland and the Euro-ride Darkide. I have about 10000 miles with the car tire now. I think its ok except low speed and sharp turns (roundabouts) The MC tire is on now, but will go darkside again on my next (long) ride. |
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Disco
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« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2009, 07:20:53 AM » |
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Thanks for sharing your tour with us, Dag.
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