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Our new MO, stay at each place at each camp at least 5 days and explore by motorcycle. Kootenay Lake provided a great place to do just that. First off it is a hop skip and jump from my favorite place to soak my weary bones, Ainsworth Hot Springs. Thi

Another Trawlerfest in the books, time to head north. The plan is to take the motorhome to our old favorites, Harrison Hot Springs, set up in the RV park and wait for the long anticipated arrival of my family. I pulled into the Springs RV Park, to di

Malaki Pula and the new Maliit Pula ready to ride, Furthur all tucked away, rainy season coming, time to ride! After 3 years of great motorcycle adventures, we decided on two things: we like it and we don’t want to sleep in a tent any more. The commi

Brian and Donna on our secret beach. After bidding our old friends and new at Busuanga Bay adios, we weaved through the hundreds of “pearl farms” and made our way to another Filipino hot spot, El Nido.  We did the 2 day jaunt in near perfect weather,

Our cruising season was delayed this year, death in the family, kid in love, some work stuff, all got in our way, so we departed Subic Bay the end of February. By this time the blunderbuss Northeast winds, Amihan, the very winds that bring us our dry

Each year for the past ten or so, I have had the great joy of putting on three events and participating in several others as the year draws to an end. This year was the year of smaller yet uniquely wonderful times. The first in the trilogy has been t

MAIN STREET STURGIS, THOUSANDS OF BIKES EVERY DAY For 85 years motorcycle riders from all around the world have migrated to a tiny town in rural South Dakota, often hitting numbers over half a million, why? Sturgis truly can be all things for all peo

Foiled by rain and cold, we abandon the idea of going north to Jasper, a real disappointment. So, we start working south, towards the warm weather. First stop is the small town of Quisnel, and home of a great annual rodeo. ONCE FAMOUSE FOR THE GOLD R

After a few nice soaks at Ainsworth, the sun beckoned us to ride on. A scenic jot down the lake and a quaint open ferry ride sends us southeast to a new destination, Riders Ranch Motorcycle camping.  This brings us to our first “team effort” setting

WELCOME TO CANADA My sole riding comes to an ending today! Donna and Priam arrive at Vancouver Airport. I have missed them so much, longest we have been apart. A quick check in and taxi back to the BnB, they see the new bike for the first time. We ta

Malaking Pula (Big Red) all packed up. This year’s American adventure started with a little work trip. I was invited by Selene America to attend the Anacortes Trawlerfest. The event asked me to participate in two sessions; my good friend Jeff Merril’

We began our yearly cruising season on a sunny February day, good forecast ahead and boat work done, well almost.  First stop, the land of the rich and famous, Punta Fuego. Lying midway from Subic Bay to Puerto Galera, it is the most convenient and b

Malaking Pula goes to Sturgis the great Grand Tetons Up at sunup and down the road on a cook foggy morning, I cross the border with a “welcome back”. My load lightened, heart saddened and eyes to the next adventure, I cross over the mighty Cascade Mo

The adventures of Malaking Pula OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA The only ride more scenic and spectacular than going to the Glacier Highway is coming back down it. After a nice camp out and soak in nearby hot springs, down magic road we went. The Glacier was

MOLOKING PULA (Big Red in Tagalog)IN THE ROCKIES MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, prt. 4 The recent breakdown and ensuing blog got ahead of us so back up a bit. I found a cozy place to stay in Vancouver, not far from the airport, ready and eager for Donna’s arriv

Its not an adventure if you know what happens next. Good thing to get a blessing, our Angel watched over us. Blazing down the hot windy BC roads we start to see the indications of electrical gremlins. Then the voltage fluctuates and drops, yikes char

Bike all tested, and milk shake slurped, the days of riding begin. First stop is a reunion with my old sober riding club, Alky Angels. I dropped in on the nearby camp out to see old friends, meet new ones, and take a great ride on their Poker Run. Be

MOTORCYCLE DIARIES 2024 My normally favorite place on earth turns to a wet humid and hot purgatory this time of year. Coinciding with the Pacific Northwest entering it wonderful summer season. For the last two years I have made the migration, jumped

The arrival of the brand new Selene 62, CWave let to the first Selene Rendezvous in the Philippines. Four Selene yachts and owners gathered at Subic Bay Yacht Club. MY Destiny, Selene 60, MY CWave, Selene 62, Appo Catamaran, and the world veteran, MY

Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, rose his mighty arms on June 5 1991, causing the largest volcanic eruption in the last 100 years. Mt Pinatubo, a modest 5000 ft mountain burst into flames and air smoldering gasses. The explosion was like an atomi