Days 9 – 10 Espinaca and Family

As much as I want to be in Mexico already, I still have to head south to the border. Based on advice from the previous day I opted for crossing in McAllen-Reynosa and before heading out in the morning I reached out to a few Couchsurfing hosts. Within minutes I got a reply from EmilyContinue reading “Days 9 – 10 Espinaca and Family”

Day 8 – On Doughnuts

Woke up to the smell of coffee and breakfast. Pat and Diana had brought a bunch of delicious egg burritos and as soon as I walked out of the kitchen they had a cup by the coffee maker waiting for me – As Mr. Junyah[ from A Yankee Goes South (advrider.com) would say, my lifeContinue reading “Day 8 – On Doughnuts”

Day 4 – Ride, Rest, Reflect, Repeat

Today I woke up feeling fresh. Not only did I rest up yesterday, but I also experienced one of my favorite motorcycle rides ever – granted, I’m no expert, but it’s still a milestone for me. Time seems to be passing very quickly, and I must confess that days are starting to meld together. ThoughtsContinue reading “Day 4 – Ride, Rest, Reflect, Repeat”

Day 3 – Conquer the Dragon

Woke up at around 9 and slowly rolled out of bed. Motor 1 and his wife offered to make me some porridge and coffee to kick start the day. This place is awesome, I feel like I’m at a resort with a lake, trails, my own RV, gourmet food, plus right next to famous roads.Continue reading “Day 3 – Conquer the Dragon”

Day 1 – Left Westchester, NY at 9. Then I went back home

I left with the road in mind, and adventure as a matter of fact. I rode with what I left behind in mind, and sad as a matter of fact. And ahead were more day to leave behind, and roads to have ridden in the past. I left with the end in mind, and adventure, asContinue reading “Day 1 – Left Westchester, NY at 9. Then I went back home”

XT250: The Mighty Yamaha

I am no expert rider, as a matter of fact I’ve been riding for only 2 years and the Mighty 2014 Yamaha XT250 is my first bike. That being said, it’s not hard to conclude that this baby is an awesome, light weight, powerful, fun and dynamic bike, packed in 250cc ‘s of moto-adventure wrath. ThisContinue reading “XT250: The Mighty Yamaha”