Dylan and Rudy passing through the Panama Canal, the turn around point of their trip.

Striking out on a trip through Mexico and into Central America takes courage and pioneer spirit, the kind of grit that claimed what we now call Idaho and the Oregon territory. Rudy Gingerich's trip into heart of Mexico then on to Central America is something that most of us only dream about except they did it!

Striking out on two wheels crossing America, traversing borders, different cultures and experiencing people with very different lives creates an adventure that will stay with those who take a journey like this for a lifetime.

Riding the roads less traveled created daily situations that challenged that pushed these travelers on, they learned overcome and complete this epic adventure. This is nothing short of amazing. Following is a press release about the event.

June 5th

12 Noon

Mountain Home Historical Museum

The Mountain Home Historical Museum will be hosting their 1st Thursday Luncheon on June 5th with guest speaker Rudy Gingerich. Join us for "100 Days -- 10,000 Miles" 2005-2006 adventure presentation by Rudy Gingerich and his son Dylan. If you enjoy motorcycles, travel, different countries and cultures, photography and adventure, join us for this exciting slide show to the Panama Canal and back.

Rudy was born in 1952 in Twin Falls, Idaho and grew up south of Filer on a small 40acre farm till 1962 when his family moved to the Bruneau area to farm and ranch. Rudy was nine years old when he got his first motorcycle. Different countries, cultures, and languages have always fascinated him. Travel is another interest and when he was 15, Rudy went to Brazil with his parents for three months, and lived on the banks of the Amazon, where they helped build a school. In the mid 70's, his brother, Verlin and Rudy formed a farming partnership and have been farming in the same valley till the present time.

This special luncheon will be provided by the 366th MHAFB Service Squadron. Please come early to get a seat to view "100 Days -- 10,000 Miles". We are located in the Carnegie Building, 180 S. 3rd E. and our phone is 587-6847.