by dirk2017admin | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
I met Lori at the famous Hideaway bar in Cave Creek, AZ….to sign my book for her. She asked about my next ride. I mentioned chasing elephants in Thailand. After a Moscow Mule or two, I agreed to ride a motorcycle through Thailand. Last minute decisions put you in the...
by dirk2017admin | May 22, 2018 | Book, International Travel, Keynote Speaker, Life, People, Travel Photography, Work
I’m in Eastern Germany. Rich with cultural history. Included in that history is communism, oppression, dictators and socialism. I visited Brussels, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich, Nuremberg, Prague, and Berlin. While in Nuremberg, I witnessed a protest. . ....
by dirk2017admin | May 8, 2018 | Book, Keynote Speaker, Life, People
Often, we face vacation with anticipation and wonderment….and too much baggage. Next trip, pack your bags, then make yourself leave half of what you felt you needed. Never take luggage over the size in the picture. . I travel light, but every time I come...
by dirk2017admin | Apr 24, 2018 | Central America, Life, People
It’s with heavy heart I inform you of the political unrest in Nicaragua. Prayers are with my friends, the country and Colegio Bautista, which is in the middle of the chaos in Managua. These pictures show the rioting and looting in the neighborhood I stay when I go....
by dirk2017admin | Apr 10, 2018 | Book, Keynote Speaker, Life, People, South America
Salt flats and the Dakar races were on the “must see” list in the country of Bolivia! The Dakar rally races moved from Africa to parts of Chile, Argentina, and the salt flats of Bolivia. I decided against the guided tour, I’d be riding the Iron Horse! Cruising over...
by dirk2017admin | Mar 27, 2018 | Book, Life, People, South America
I looked out the window from my room at the tiny hotel in Pucon, Chile. The rain gave me reason to pause. I could always leave tomorrow. Sometimes we do what we wanna do, not what we oughta do. I wanna go back to bed, but I oughta get on the road. There’s never a...
by dirk2017admin | Dec 29, 2017 | Life, People
I decided to spend Christmas in Nicaragua with a special family that introduced me to Colegio Bautista El Calvario. I’ve come to present the proceeds so far from my new book, Leave Tomorrow. After meeting with the board it was decided to help some families that want...
by dirk2017admin | Dec 19, 2017 | Book
Two years ago next week I found my calling. Some go a lifetime. Some find it early in life. I didn’t know how or why or where to go, I just knew I had to go…south. I loaded the Iron Horse with a change of clothes, some tools, and rain gear. He who travels...
by dirk2017admin | Nov 28, 2017 | Book
Thanks to all that have taken a chance on my book, “Leave Tomorrow”. The following is my upcoming book signing schedule. December 2nd Christmas Bizarre at Lone Star Gifts located at 301 W. Mercer St. in Dripping Springs. December 10 at 1-3pm I will be at Half Price...
by dirk2017admin | Nov 17, 2017 | Central America, People, South America
Colegio Bautista El Calvario is alive and well In the middle of Managua, Nicaragua. This is a private prepitory school for children of all ages. But don’t let the fancy name fool you – this is not a fancy school for the wealthy. It’s an oasis for...