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Month: July 2013
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Manhattan and Philly
26.07. I did the 230 km from Albany to Manhattan in almost exactly three hours on a smaller highway through a nice scenery with less traffic. For the next 170km I needed 6 hours. I wanted to drive through Manhattan and entered the island on Broadway, which reaches to the north far beyond the island. It soon…
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Adirondacks (en)
22.07. Leaving Montreal. I’m going south. I cross the border to the United States at Rouses Point. The border guard asked me where I’m from, why I have no Canadian license plate and how that works importing your own vehicle. “I even don’t have an idea, how to put that in my computer.” I told…
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a weekend in Montreal
19. – 21.07. A big Thank You to Esra and Paul for their hospitality and a for a really great weekend in Montreal. You know how to know your good friends. It does not matter how long you don’t see. When you do, it’s just like it was last week. Paul and Esra did a firework for…
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to Montreal
18. From Riviere-du-Loup to Quebec City it was only 220km on the “Route des Navigateurs”, a scenic drive along the Saint Laurent river. On some places the river is so wide, that it is more like a sea. 200 to 250 km is a nice distance to ride. Taking breaks and stopping for pictures, it…
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enjoying the ride
15th Here I go. I leave Halifax and therefore I am officially on the way. My next goals are Moncton, Fredericton, Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec City and Montreal. Again, it’s burning hot. I start sweating while I pack the motorcycle. I’m glad when I sit on it and the wind is blowing cool through my clothes. On my…
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Halifax and sourroundings
13. +14.07. Sightseeing in Halifax. I walk. I walk through the streets. I walk up to the citadel, from where you have a good overview of the city. And then to the port. The weather is excellent. A lot of people are on the promenade. Children are playing and street musicians try to earn some…