I was still waiting for my Russian visa and my time slot at the Triumph dealership.

Tim Whitting at Schenker of Vancouver proved to be my main man for shipping the bike.

Another very helpful Tim!

Tim arranged shipping to Korea for about $1400.00 usd

Headed back to Vancouver, where Timmy continued to play host and show me the
delights of the city. Took a bike ride through the park area of the city, did the famous 'Grouse Grind' which is a 2,000 vertical climb up Grouse mountain.

grinding up the Grouse Grind

Timmy barely broke breath because he was
cheating using special energy arm bands

As a thankyou to Timmy for his hospitality, we went out for 'all you can eat' sushi

first course

2nd course

Third course

fourth course

Timmy slowing down a bit

tenth course

You get the idea.

Thanks Timmy.....you're the best!!

AUGUST 22nd

Well, Roland at Western Power Sports told me there was some kind of screw up
and my tires wouldn't arrive till the 23rd.

I went down to Seattle to receive my Russian visa, as well as being charged a cool
$265.00 for leaving my green card in my passport when I went to cross the border.

I picked up my visa and was alarmed when they issued it from that day...the 22nd to the 17th of Sept.

Aug 23rd

Finally rode my bike to Western Power Sports where Roland arranged everything.

When the bike was ready I went backstage where Stewart help me pick out a crate of the many there and secure the bike for the oversea flight.

Stewart the master crater

forks didn't quite fit the cradle

Nothing a little grinding couldn't fix

the crate, not the bike you understand

Securely in the cradle

Joanne shows up ready to give me a ride back to White Rock BC

all crated up

and ready for Russia

Stayed the next few days in White Rock...beautful seaside town and home of Gary and Joanne.

Gary....champion joker

and Joanne...kind, generous and fabulous cook

Tor...Gary and Joanne's eldest. Thanks for the tennis match!!

Avalon...Tor's beautfiful daughter

2nd son Chris with his wife Brandi

Good times....can't thank you enough!