Our thoughts go straight to Mikhalis Kalogeropoulos, on this 25th July. This morning was the burial ceremony in Athens, in the presence of his relatives and friends. The riders that have bravely decided to stop in their trip in order to follow their friend in his last trip and join the Routes of the olive …
24 July 2008: Turkmenbashi – Ashgabat Untill the boat made its sea landing, we were still ignoring everything about the night we were about to pass! The night in a hotel has quickly been transformed into a freestyle camping at the border, following the rythm of the endless administrative measures. We settled in the open-air, …
23 July 2008: Baku – Turkmenbashi We embarked for a cruise of nearly 24 hours on the Caspian Sea. The Mercure, a sovietic style boat, rustic and picturesque, has thrown everbody in a total old fashioned atmosphere, far away from our traditionnal two wheels vehicules! Everyone’s motions with the numerous breaks in the restaurant have …
22 July 2008: Baku This first break in our itinerary has enabled some to rest a little and some others to visit the capital city of Azerbaidjan.This day has been dedicated to the Routes of the olive tree and the motorcycle. An olive tree has been planted by the Azerbaidjan Minister of Tourism and Sports …