Several years ago (somewhere around the time I abandoned this online journal) our lives took on an unexpected new dimension. To my eternal surprise I fell headlong into the unknown world of motorcycling! The beginning of all this is a longer story, but the condensed version is how I, the ultimate inexperienced rookie, agreed to take a giant leap out of my comfort zone, onto the back of a huge, intimidating adventure bike - and loved it!
From the outset I knew spectacularly nothing about bikes, biker gear or jargon, not to mention the technique required to be a good pillion
passenger, but the bug had bitten, thus began a steep learning curve.
I now consider myself slightly less of a novice, though it seems I have to overcome fears at almost every new experience, but the minimalism of this travel lifestyle and the sheer freedom of the open road have become addictive! I started writing bike travel journals for friends and family, featuring our trips and destinations, as well as my observations, thoughts and experiences during our escapades.
I'm now moving the journal online, and my new travel blog will be coming up soon, again watch this space...
5 comments:
Am I allowed to post here, without continuing my own old blog? Looks like it, good! Welcome back, my dear friend Karen!
I read through all your recent posts, and I even found and valued those lovely warthogs! Great to hear from your corner of the world, here in Germany. I will also write you a mail! Cheers!
I'm looking forward to this. May you stay safe on that bike!
For many years motorcycles were are only motorised transport. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing more. Stay upright.
Looking forward to your travel blog but can you still travel? We can't and have not been allowed to now since Feb 2020. We had a planned month in Italy in June and we had to cancel the whole trip:-((( Thankfully we visited friends in South Africa in November 2019, not sure when we will ever get back.
My only experience on a motorbike was around the farm in Rhodesia, how I miss those days and the fun we used to have. Very special memories.
Keep safe, Diane
So good to see you bad old friend! I find it highly coincidental that I just dusted off my blog after years of abandonment and thought I was alone out here in the blogosphere... can't find many of my old blogging friends and then your post popped up. You are one of my favourites and my love for your continent runs deep. Your blog always warms my heart. Looking forward to reading more about your motorcycle adventures and beyond. Lyn
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