Here I am, 8 hours into our 12 hour flight to Santiago, listening to Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon album, right now The Great Gig in the Sky track while Anthony sleeps soundly beside me. Flying has always brought such extreme emotions for me: I can’t excited about any upcoming trip because I dread flying so much. Then once up there, emotions get even more raw – I have often wondered whether the depleted oxygen is the cause… My deep love for Anthony, my admiration for nature’s sheer beauty as I look out of the window once we are up at cruising altitude, my aching heart for my beloved brother whom I miss every single day. Movies can make me laugh out loud or make me sob, right now it’s the latter as I listen to this great album which my brother and I used to listen to and which Anthony and I often listen to with a good friend of ours on his fabulous stereo system. What a fabulous sunrise – somewhat psychedelic I think!!
After 6 weeks of luxury at home, I am really looking forward to being out in the elements again. I had worried a little when we first got home on Boxing Day at how I would feel about being on the road again after being home, surrounded by familiar luxuries, good food and good friends. Will I still feel like packing our bags every morning, hand washing every other day?! It feels right though. Being surrounded by nature, meeting people on the road, experiencing different cultures, camping in the middle of nowhere, all our senses alive – that’s what we both love. I won’t lie, the hand washing does get tedious!!! And I’ll no doubt wish I had more off-road riding skills at times. But ever since we first flew over the Andes in 1988 when we visited Santiago on our way to Australia, we’ve both wanted to return and spend time in that part of the world and get a closer look at this mountain range. And here we are!! Nearly. As soon as Streak is fixed… I am so looking forward to exploring roads less travelled, enjoying the deafening silence of the open spaces and seeing all these mountains. I find mountains so awe inspiring…
Here’s hoping we don’t have a repeat of our Happy Delhi Days getting our bikes out of Santiago airport… Fingers crossed!!!
6 hours later… Our bikes have been delayed! Not arriving until Saturday now. Could be Happy Santiago Days!! Oh well, change of plans. Stay tuned 🙂
Anne
Hope your flight was not too bad. Best wishes on the continuation of your amazing trip!
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Thank you Bob. The flight was fine, very smooth, I am just pathetic!!
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Not pathetic ,Anne!Brave enough to admit it is not your favourite thing. The photos are magnificent and this is only the beginning. Lovely smile from Anthony, so all is well. Another hiccup with the motorbike,but as they say a bad beginning is a good ending . Upwards and onwards. Look for a laundry ,that will ease the handwashing scenarios . Mwah xxxxx
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Asto. Need I say more? xx
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Chiang Mai is so ready for your adventures!! Looking forward to travel along from my sofa!!! Enjoy, stay safe and share your adventures, love it!! Xxx
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Thanks Daphne!! Xx
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Quel dommage pour les motos… mais un début magnifique de photos! Puissent les Santiaguinos et Santiaguinas bien s’occuper de vous pendant votre séjour : )))
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Barbecue demain soir!! xxx
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The start of another blog, another adventure..happy days…stay safe and enjoy. Look forward to the next installment! Hugs XX
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Happy days are here again, in more ways than one – bikes have been delayed some more…!! Off to a barbecue tonight though so that will be great. Xxx
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Arrived safe, great news, Jen xx
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Looking forward to hearing more Anne! Xx
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