25,000 miles with Luke and Nick http://www.lukeandnick.com Luke Swab and Nick Raders travel blog Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:37:00 GMT en-us Entry 78 | Done http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/78.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/78.html June,9 June 2011 8:00:00 EST Thoughts on the ending. Entry 77 | Almost there http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/77.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/77.html June,9 June 2011 8:00:00 EST Everything we have done for the last 5 months leads to this... Entry 76 | Break down one more time http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/76.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/76.html June,9 June 2011 8:00:00 EST Luke's KTM 690 stays consistant by giving us one last problem. Entry 75 | Sweden and more Sweden http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/75.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/75.html June,9 June 2011 8:00:00 EST Drive drive drive, cold cold cold Entry 74 | Boats and old friends http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/74.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/74.html June,9 June 2011 8:00:00 EST Leaving the UK and meeting back up with Ben. Entry 73 | London http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/73.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/73.html June,8 June 2011 8:00:00 EST We have a spare day so why not? Entry 72 | The rest of Rally Raid http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/72.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/72.html June,8 June 2011 8:00:00 EST John hooks us up with EVERYTHING!! Entry 71 | John at Rally Raid UK http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/71.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/71.html June,3 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Will we fix my bike? Entry 70 | Straight to the source, KTM Austria http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/70.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/70.html June,33 May 2011 8:00:00 EST The long awaited KTM Headquarters story. Entry 69 | Easy day of driving http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/69.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/69.html June,3 May 2011 8:00:00 EST 700 miles in one day. Not bad. Entry 68 | Supermoto http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/68.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/68.html Mon,30 May 2011 8:00:00 EST LukasM from the internet land takes us to a local track to ride his supermoto KTM 520 and 525. Entry 67 | The Push to Vienna http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/67.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/67.html Sat,28 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Lots of driving, and lot of culture. Entry 65 | Leaving Bucharest http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/65.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/65.html Sat,28 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Goodbye friends. Entry 65 | The rest of Bucharest http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/65.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/65.html Sun,22 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Dementor KTM, McDonnalds and Elvis Entry 64 | Barbabue http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/64.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/64.html Tues,24 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Our week in Bucharest fixing my cursed 690. Entry 63 | Transfagarasan V.2 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/63.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/63.html Sun,22 May 2011 8:00:00 EST The otherside of the pass. (And my bike breaking down again) Entry 62 | Vad http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/62.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/62.html Mon,16 May 2011 8:00:00 EST We visit my girlfriends grand parents. Entry 61 | Transfagarasan V.1 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/61.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/61.html Fri,13 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Best road in the world? Entry 60 | Romania http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/60.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/60.html Thur,12 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Leaving Ben, Camping, and a few water crossings. Entry 59 | Where do we eat? http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/59.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/59.html Wed,11 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Breakfast in Bulgaria, lunch in Greece, Dinner in Romania. Entry 58 | Europe!!!!!!!! http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/58.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/58.html Mon, 9 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Leaving Istanbul Entry 57 | Finally Fixing my bike. http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/57.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/57.html Sat, 7 May 2011 8:00:00 EST It's about time I get my bike fixed. Entry 56 | Turkish Bath http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/56.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/56.html Fri, 6 May 2011 8:00:00 EST Ouch! Entry 55 | Instanbul Montage http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/55.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/55.html Sat, 2nd May 2011 8:00:00 EST A photo essay of the fun stuff in Istanbul. Entry 54 | Rigmarole http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/54.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/54.html Sun, 24 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST Getting our bikes out of customs, and a suprise visit from Nick's Dad. Entry 53 | Exit Plan: OUT OF AFRICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/53.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/53.html Sun, 24 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST I've been waiting for this one for a while. Entry 52 | Exit Plan: Horsin' around http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/52.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/52.html Sun, 24 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST Riding horses in Ethiopia. How are we so lucky? Entry 51 | Exit Plan: Time to get serious. http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/51.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/51.html Sun, 24 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST I'm leaving on a jet plane, I don't know when I'll be back again... Entry 50 | Visa Timeout http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/50.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/50.html Tue, 12 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST We celebrate our 50th entry by being denied visas to 3 countries: Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Sudan. Entry 49 | Visa Time http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/49.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/49.html Mon, 11 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST This was our campsite from the previous night. Not so stealth. Entry 48 | Getting our booties to Djibouti http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/48.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/48.html Wed, 7 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST Two days of looking for gas and more... like camels in the back of a truck. Entry 47 | Coming soon...check back later http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/47.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/47.html Wed, 7 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST Because one beard shaving entry is not enough!!! Entry 46 | Addis Ababa http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/46.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/46.html Wed, 6 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST a week told in 15 minutes Entry 45 | The journey to Ethiopia Day 7 of 7 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/45.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/45.html Fri, 1 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST no breakdowns, no camping, no gas Entry 44 | The journey to Ethiopia Day 6 of 7 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/44.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/44.html Fri, 1 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST breakdowns, camping, and theives Entry 43 | The journey to Ethiopia Day 5 of 7 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/43.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/43.html Fri, 1 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST falling, breakdowns, and camping. Entry 42 | The journey to Ethiopia Day 4 of 7 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/42.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/42.html Fri, 1 Apr 2011 8:00:00 EST Camping, breakdowns, and dehydration. Entry 41 | The journey to Ethiopia Day 3 of 7 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/41.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/41.html Tue, 31 Mar 2011 8:00:00 EST Camping, breakdowns, and guns! Entry 40 | The journey to Ethiopia Day 2 of 7 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/40.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/40.html Mon, 30 Mar 2011 8:00:00 EST Zebra's, breakdowns, and camping! Entry 39 | The journey to Ethiopia Day 1 of 7 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/39.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/39.html Sun, 29 Mar 2011 8:00:00 EST Rain, breakdowns, and guns! Entry 38 | Kisumu kids http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/38.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/38.html Sat, 28 Mar 2011 8:00:00 EST Kids are so awesome Entry 37 | Rally Raid saves the day!! http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/37.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/37.html Sat, 28 Mar 2011 8:00:00 EST Rally Raid is a motorcycle parts company based out of the UK. The owner John goes completly out of his way to help us in this entry. Much thanks John. Entry 36 | Luke gets sick http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/36.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/36.html Wed, 18 Mar 2011 8:00:00 EST When you're sliding into first and you hear somthing burst...diarrhea...diarrhea... Entry 35 | Life in Kisumu http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/35.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/35.html Wed, 18 Mar 2011 8:00:00 EST A look at everyday life in Kenya Entry 34 | Finally it's Nicks turn! http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/34.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/34.html Wed, 18 Mar 2011 8:00:00 EST The Beemer broke. Entry 33 | Finding Jeff and Van http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/33.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/33.html Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST Meeting up with an old friend. Entry 32 | We'll fix it when we get to Nairobi http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/32.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/32.html Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST Finally it's bike fixit time. Entry 31 | Ridin' dirty in Kenya http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/31.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/31.html Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST Tempary vehicle Importation goes awire. Entry 30 | Ngorongora Crater http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/30.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/30.html Mon, 13 Mar 2011 9:00:00 EST We finally do a "Safari" Entry 29 | Moshi and Mwanga http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/29.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/29.html Mon, 12 Mar 2011 11:00:00 EST The rest of Tanzania Entry 28 | Beards be gone! http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/28.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/28.html Mon, 7 Mar 2011 9:00:00 EST Our reward for summiting Kilimanjaro is shaving? Entry 27 | Summiting Kilimanjaro is a Piece of Cake! http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/27.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/27.html Mon, 7 Mar 2011 9:00:00 EST horicka horicka...FASTER FASTER Entry 26 | Three Amigos Climb Kilimanjaro http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/26.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/26.html Fri, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 EST We have a mountain to climb, this should be easy. Entry 25 | The Race...Day 5 of 4 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/25.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/25.html Fri, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 EST Ok, this is really our last day to get to Timmer. Entry 24 | The Race...Day 4 of 4 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/24.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/24.html Fri, 28 Feb 2011 8:00:00 EST Our last day to get to Timmer. Entry 23 | The Race...Day 3 of 4 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/23.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/23.html Fri, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 EST Border crossing fun...Zambia/Tanzania Entry 22 | The Race...Day 2 of 4 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/22.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/22.html Fri, 27 Feb 2011 8:00:00 EST Three break downs in one day? Entry 21 | The Race...Day 1 of 4 http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/21.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/21.html Fri, 27 Feb 2011 8:00:00 EST We have 4 days to travel 2,000 miles to meet our friend Timmer and climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Entry 20 | Victoria Falls http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/20.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/20.html Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:10:00 EST Sight seeing for dinner. Bungee Jumping for dessert. Entry 19 | A Long Detour http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/19.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/19.html Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:10:00 EST Whoops!!! not a short-cut Entry 18 | Making some headway http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/18.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/18.html Fri, 19 Feb 2011 12:10:00 EST putting on some miles finally. Entry 17 | Awesomeness http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/17.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/17.html Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:13:00 EST Our second day is Namabia was so awesome. Just read this one. Entry 16 | Namabia Camping http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/16.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/16.html Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:13:00 EST Our fist day in Namabia ends with Camping and cooking dinner with an awesome view. Entry 15 | Finally on the Road http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/15.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/15.html Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:13:00 EST Is it true? Did we really leave? I think we did! See ya Cape Town! Entry 14 | Cape of False Hope http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/14.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/14.html Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:07:00 EST is this happening again...? Entry 13 | We are Locals http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/13.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/13.html Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:10:00 EST You know you're a local when... Entry 12 | Bike Problems... http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/12.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/12.html Wed, 03 Feb 2011 15:12:00 EST 3 days of wrenching. Did we fix it? Entry 11 | The Shipping Game http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/11.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/11.html Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:13:00 EST The lessons learned form shipping motorcycles from Chicago to Cape Town. Entry 10 | Bike Troubles http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/10.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/10.html Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:37:00 GMT Some thoughts about my bike not working, I wrote this a few days ago but am finally able to update the site. Entry 9 | Staying in Shape http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/9.html http://lukeandnick.com/blog_entries/9.html Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:37:00 GMT After two and half weeks of travelers telling us we need to climb Lions Head we finally caved. We took off to catch the sunset by the time we reached the top. After a hard day of sitting in the pool of course.