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[Cormanus]

pdedse, thanks again for takin us along on this ride. Fantastic to have the contrast between the mountains and the wide-open spaces. While my preference is mountains and roads that twist and turn a bit, I've never regretted trips to the flatlands as they have their own beauty which is well worth a look—even if only to remind oneself that the world really is round!

This CB1100 is a great bike isn't it? I was thinking of a way to describe it and the words 'no-fuss' came to mind. You just get on it and ride all day and it keeps on going quietly and efficiently hauling you and your gear—even a big load—without a murmur of complaint. And, as you say, when you get home, you have the feeling that you'd just rather keep on riding. That couple you mentioned from ADV rider were from Belgium, is that right? They joined up here briefly. As I recall they were going on into South America but had to abandon the trip because her back needed serious treatment. They rode their CBs through pretty much everything and they took it all.

Thanks again. Go riding again as soon as you can so we can tag along again!