My story of riding a motorbike across 15 European countries began in Bali, Indonesia, where I learned to ride a scooter and asked my heart, "Where to next?" The following morning, I had a dream in which I had seen myself riding a motorbike through the mountains towards the sun, hearing the words, “Make it to Lisbon,” just before I awoke.
Two months later, I arrived in France, bought a used Honda Innova (aka Honda Wave 125cc) in Cannes, named it “Joy,” learned how to ride it, and set out for Portugal. Along the way, I followed Google Maps and the courage of my heart.
Joy broke down in Spain, 9km/5.5miles from Portugal in the middle of nowhere, forcing me to push her 12km/7.5miles, until an old man and young woman, from little Spanish border town, offered to tow me to mechanic via a bungee-cord and chain. In Portugal, I was professionally towed to Motodiana Honda in Evora, a city classified as a historic UNESCO World Heritage site reminiscent of a fairytale. Once “Joy” was miraculously brought back to life like Frankenstein, I set out for Lisbon. Afterward, I made my way back through Portugal (down to Moto Clube Faro), then across Spain and France. Inspired to ride on, I made my way northeast to Switzerland, destination Zurich (to meet up with my amazing friend who I met in Bali), then northeast up Germany, Bavaria, across to Vienna, Austria, south to Hungary, Slovenia, touching into Triste, Italy before going down through Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, and then back up to Italy; battling virulent winds, torrential rain, light snow, burning hot to ice-cold temperatures, countryside dirt roads to old cobblestone castle pathways. After two months, two weeks, and two days, I returned to Monte-Caro, Monaco.
Along my journey, I learned that in being connected to our hearts, we become connected to everyone, each country and culture, person, and place linked through an infinite succession of shared heartbeats and moments, all made magic by the willingness and openness to live in love and find joy no matter the matter.
I am honored to be the 1st woman to ride (7,580 Miles, 12,200 Kilometers) on a 125cc mini-motorcycle through 15 European countries.
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6 сен 2024