What makes a man sell all he owns and ride a motorcycle 22,000 miles from his hometown in upstate New York to the southernmost tip of South America? Some call it craziness; Latinos call it "cajones." This funny, fast-paced narrative follows a young man in his search for meaning, adventure, and the best rum in Latin America. Battling rough roads, careening buses, and bribe-taking cops in 14 countries, he discovers breathtaking beauty as well as what it feels like to hit a truck head-on. He and his companions for much of the trip-two bikers he met over the Internet-form an unlikely and amusing trio. In the tradition of Road Fever and Motorcycle Diaries, Odyssey to Ushuaia is a riot for every reader, and absolutely essential for those planning a similar trip. Loaded with insider information such as how to bribe cops and not lose one's savings, how to cross a border without going crazy, how to handle an accident, and much more, it also features an appendix with the detailed trip lists from all three riders.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Good Read Interesting book, easy to read, and written from the POV of someone middle aged with middle aged views. Also, takes place during modern times, instead of 30 years ago... I enjoyed the book and it's got the vagabond raging within my soul!
Can't even finish... I recieved this book for Christmas as my wife knows I'm a big fan of motorcycling, travel & adventure. I'd just finished "God's Middle Finger" (excellent) and started right away on this novel. All I can say is that I'm very disappointed and after 200 pages, I can't continue. Why? Well, chiefly because I strongly dislike the author. I mean, this is his side of the story...the tale...the adventure and I can't stand the guy. I imagine if I heard his two travelling companion's side of the story, I'd likely... more info
Poorly written adventure book If you're interested in a book more about feelings of a poorly organized motorcycle trip than learning about riding thru the Americas, this one's for you.
Some fun but the guy's a letch! He tells some pretty good stories here and there. Some good advice is given about border crossings. However, it was annoying how he letcherously pursued the women along the way. Ick.
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