Thursday 10 January 2008

Looking forward to great roads in Romania!

Destinations

4/05/2008 - 6/05/2008 - UK
7/05/2008 - 9/05/2008 - France
9/05/2008 - 10/05/2008 - Germany
11/05/2008 - 13/05/2008 - Czech Republic
13/05/2008 - 14/05/2008 - Hungary
15/05/2008 - 27/05/2008 - Romania
28/05/2008 - 4/06/2008 - Ukraine
5/06/2008 - 7/06/2008 - Russia
8/06/2008 - 24/06/2008 - Kazakhstan
25/06/2008 - 12/07/2008 - Russia
13/07/2008 - 13/07/2008 - Estonia
14/07/2008 - 15/07/2008 - Latvia
15/07/2008 - 16/07/2008 - Lithuania
17/07/2008 - 19/07/2008 - Poland
20/07/2008 - 23/07/2008 - Germany
24/07/2008 - 26/07/2008 - Netherlands
27/07/2008 - 28/07/2008 - Belgium
29/07/2008 - 8/08/2008 - UK

Vaccinations

The following vaccinations are recommended for the regions we will be traveling in:
Cholera
Tetanus
Diphtheria
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Varicella (chicken pox)
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Polio
Hepatitis A and B
Typhoid
Tuberculosis

Gear List

Michael:
1 light thermals (top & bottom)
3 pair jocks
3 polypropylene socks
3 heavy trekking socks
3 hankies
1 shirt with collar
1 medium weight high neck thermal top
2 T-shirts
Trekking pants
1 pair MX pants
1 pair shorts
Swimming costume
Motoline jacket and trousers
Windproof jacket
Beanie, balaclava, hat & mozzie net
Waterproof riding gloves
Light MX gloves
Riding boots
Sandals
Camelback
Head torch
Emergency knife
Sunglasses
Spare prescription glasses

Colleen:
1 light thermals (top & bottom)
3 pair nickers
3 bras
3 polypropylene socks
3 heavy trekking socks
3 hankies
1 shirt with collar
1 medium weight high neck thermal top
2 T-shirts
Trekking pants
1 pair shorts
1 pair jeans
Swimming costume
Motorcycle jacket and trousers
Windfleece jacket
Beanie, balaclava, hat & mozzie net
Waterproof riding gloves
Riding boots
Camelback
Sandals
Head torch
Emergency knife
Spare prescription glasses

House:
Tent (Eureka KT2)
Sleeping bag x 2
Thermarest & Pillow x 2

Cooking:
MSR stove, fuel bottle + pots
2 multi forks, 2 bowls & 2 cups
Wooden cooking spoon
Waterproof matches
Salt and pepper
Coffee,tea and dried milk
Cooking oil
Tin opener
3lt water bladder
Scrub sponge and dish cloth
Dehydrated soups & noodles
Tea, coffee, sugar & powdered milk
Plastic bags

Bike & accessories:
Tool kit + Spares
Oil
Tyre repair kit (gas and hand pump)
Jumper cables
Pressure gauge
Wheel lock and chain
Tie-downs
2 MSR Fuel bottles
Siphon tube
Driving light
Air horn
Tank bag
Jesse panniers and top box
TomTom Rider GPS
Helmets with Autocom
Bike cover

Toiletries
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Soap + body wash
Sunscreen + lip balm
Moisturiser
Razors
Insect repellent
Toilet paper
Germicide hand wash
Small mirror
Towelettes, cotton buds
2 medium towels + face washer
Nail clippers + file

Miscellaneous:
First aid kit + Prescription drugs + vitamins
Small back pack
Notebook, Maps, compass & pens
Sewing kit
Thermarest repair kit
Multi purpose Knife
Mobile phone and charger
Small torch
Spare AAA batteries
Clothes line
Dirty clothes bag
Playing cards + chess set
Candles

Photographic
Video camera + tapes
Digital camera
Mini tripod
Charger unit for Video and Digital cameras

Paperwork
2 x bum bags
Passports + photocopies
Identification photos
Drivers license (Austrian + Int)
Registration papers
Green card insurance
Memory stick with copies of all documents
Hold-up wallet (expired credit cards and cash)

The bike


BMW R1200GS.