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Monthly Archives: September 2011

Leaving Montreal

19 Monday Sep 2011

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So the bike left Montreal earlier. My turn to get outta there.

Flying out of Montreal, Air Canada FTW

Great strategy on my end, I picked a seat on the wrong side of the plane, and had a beautiful view of … Laval and the South Shore. Just Great.

Flying out of Montreal, view on Laval

As straightforward as you’d imagine. Hop in plane, sit next to an annoying fool for 6h, and land in Paris at 7am with zero sleep whatsoever.

Flying out of Montreal

Then, hop in the train, and voila! New home, Carcassonne. It’s sunny. And warm. Quite pretty, too. And I’m so tired my head exploded twice, I feel like crap having spent the last 18h sitting down, A shower was welcome. No pics of that.

Carcassonne & the Canal du MidiCarcassonne train station

Bike on board!

17 Saturday Sep 2011

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Just got this picture sent to me, the Duc on its crate on the tarmac! Thanks Dim!

Kind of scary, but I’m sure it’ll be fine. I hope.

Ducati Air France

Bike ready for its flight

14 Wednesday Sep 2011

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A last test fit, this is pretty much exactly how the bike will take its maiden flight later this week.

I have my own gear in the saddlebags (pants, boots, gloves and whatnot), some specific tools, and the tent, sleeping bag and mat on top of that.

The helmet will rest on the seat. I like that I won’t have to stuff it in my luggage or lug it with me in the cabin and all.

Ready for some touring, I say. I’ll probably upgrade the whole setup after a few rides, but for now this is it.

Ducati 1098 Touring luggageDucati 1098 Touring luggage

 

Insurance in my mailbox!

14 Wednesday Sep 2011

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I’ve raged with this insurance issue long enough (see my Euro-Trip planning post), it’s quite a relief to say this is now sorted for good.

Comprehensive insurance coverage, for 2 months. Magic.

Insurance Green Card

Insurance Green Card courtesy or Motorcycle Express & AXA

Flights booked

12 Monday Sep 2011

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The long wait is over.

I’m flying out of Montreal on the 18th, landing in Paris early morning the 19th, and hopping on a train to Carcassonne.

The bike will arrive in Toulouse on the 20th.

I’m excited. I think.

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