I moved house and got my Motorbike!!
24/01/2021Moving to Mexico has been a big challenge when it comes to patience. When I left the Philippines I had no idea I would be on a motorbike for 2 years. Two years ago I roamed the streets of Rome, Milano, Venice and Pisa with a plan growing that I wanted to re-visit South America or Central America. And ride a motorcycle across. The endless bureaucracy of the State of Quintana Roo in Mexico has been a hold up. Frustration grew as I was faced with a lockdown due to COVID. With a very organized regime in vaccination I hope…
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