Ometepe Dirtbike Adventure [VIDEO]

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Ometepe Island Dirtbiking

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I had a great time in Nicaragua motorcycling around Ometepe Island. The dusty villages, livestock traffic-jams, rutted back roads, and a landscape dominated by volcanoes was the perfect backdrop for a short dirtbike trip. Getting pulled over by the police and crashing the bike just added to the experience. :)

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  1. Delphine
    June 30, 2011 at 1:31 pm #

    Just great ! as usual ! getting used to the quality of your reports… hope I’m not getting bored !!! ;-)
    Congrats Mr Matt !

    Keep enjoying, you’re good at it !

    see you !

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    • Matthew Karsten
      July 1, 2011 at 7:30 am #

      Glad you like them Delphine! I’ll try to keep you entertained… ;)

  2. Grace
    June 30, 2011 at 3:56 pm #

    I really dig your videos. A lot of interesting angles. The one where you fell off the bike was pretty cool but yes not cool that you fell. What camera did you use?
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    • Matthew Karsten
      June 30, 2011 at 6:44 pm #

      Thanks Grace! Yeah, it was fun because I didn’t break anything. :)

      Here is a list of the camera gear I’m using…

  3. Sebastian
    June 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm #

    Love the video matt and your crash is awesome… Love your face :) Glad nothing serious happened like to my friend when we had the crash with the quad at ometepe…
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  4. christy
    June 30, 2011 at 7:55 pm #

    Excellent video! I agree with Delphine, the quality of your work is awesome. The best part of that video was the police, volcano scenes and the baby horse running down the street. Did you end up having to pay the police man off?
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    • Matthew Karsten
      July 1, 2011 at 10:09 am #

      No, but only because he saw the camera attached to my helmet…

  5. Mark E Tisdale
    July 1, 2011 at 2:03 am #

    LOL, I talked about renting a bike on Ometepe. After watching you fly off and getting the shake down, I think I’m happier with my experience of the jam-packed Chicken bus!

    Agree with the others, excellent video – very well execution and editing!
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  6. Shawn Casey
    July 1, 2011 at 9:30 am #

    I literally LOL when you crashed, glad your safe!! Did you have to payoff the cop? looked like you went into your wallet for money. Be safe my friend.

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    • Matthew Karsten
      July 1, 2011 at 10:11 am #

      I was looking for registration papers. He was eyeing my wallet like he was expecting something, but then I saw him notice the camera on my head. After that he told me I could go. :)

  7. Richard Garcia
    July 1, 2011 at 2:51 pm #

    I’ll give you a 9.5 on the dismount only because you did not raise your hands when you landed. As for the cop, I think pretending not to speak Spanish may have actually worked in your favor as well. Oh, and I’m starting to notice what may be a trend in your videos which involves crashing. Try not to do that when you get down here and head down death road.

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    • Matthew Karsten
      July 1, 2011 at 4:21 pm #

      Glad I’m not the only one who noticed that trend…

  8. Lori - The Unframed World
    July 4, 2011 at 11:52 pm #

    I really liked your music selection for this video. Even with the fall, that dirtbike looks like a fun way to travel!
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  9. Lloyd
    July 6, 2011 at 2:09 am #

    Looks like some pretty great landscape to cruise around on!

    Another awesome video, good job!

    Though, I must point out it looks a little faster than normal speed during the crash portion – did you do that for dramatic effect? :-)
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  10. Traveling Ted
    July 6, 2011 at 11:55 am #

    That was awesome. Loved the peppy music in the background. I also liked the hammock coverage at the end. After crashing and being pulled over by the police it was definitely time to relax.
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    • Matthew Karsten
      July 6, 2011 at 12:28 pm #

      Right? Everyone needs a hammock nap after a day like that. :)

  11. Steven V
    July 11, 2011 at 3:55 am #

    Wow, great video! Did you end up having to give that cop any money? You kind of made that suggestion. My wife and I are planning on moving down to Granada this year, and your blog is giving us a little taste of what we can expect. Good luck on your travels. I noticed you are in Panama now? You have to check out Del Valle De Anton and Bocas while you’re there. I look forward to reading more of your blog. Happy Travels!

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  12. Claire
    July 19, 2011 at 7:26 pm #

    So jealous you got to see so much of the island. It rained or was overcast the whole time we were there, but you know a place is truly beautiful when you can appreciate it even in the rain! Cannot watch the video on the computer I am on, but I am glad you are still in one piece!
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    • Matthew Karsten
      July 20, 2011 at 1:25 pm #

      That’s odd, it won’t play? What does it say?

  13. Benjamin
    July 20, 2011 at 10:08 am #

    Yo Matt!

    A buddy of mine pointed me to your video as in his words, “one of the tidiest videos I’ve ever seen…,” and it was a sweet video. I agree with the folks above about the crash scene (who doesn’t love a crash! :) , the horse, and the quiet ending.

    If you were trying to inspire the adventuring spirit in the viewer, then mission accomplished.

    Rock on!
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    • Matthew Karsten
      July 20, 2011 at 1:21 pm #

      Capturing the spirit of adventure was EXACTLY what I was going for. :)

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