" To Become the Best Version of Myself " and " Break my Heart for what breaks yours '
A few days ago after much anticipating of arriving in Quito meeting up with my friend (in my mind adopted daughter/niece) I learned of a problem in registering my moto....I was not registered with "The Transit Authority"......this was not going to be a game changer I had been through similar processes in Chile/Peru....so I went on line and located the Transit Authority and informed my friend that we could manage this especially as she spoke Spanish....just a hicup I thought.
Christmas is about to roll around and I ask my friend what she is doing for Christmas.....she is going to meet up with an American Biker she met while sourcing my bike and show him around the coast. Something she has been doing as an excellent Ambassador for Ecuador riders and how we met. " Don't you be running off with this American" I say. The reply is something to "not going to happen"
Well I was '' TRUMPED "......she receives an offer of a new to her 650cc bike if it can be found, all expensed paid tour of South America as a Spanish Speaking Tour Guide to start In January. This becomes understandably a tempting offer but with some pitfalls.....mainly losing her residency for Ecuador and disappointing me. I had to override my personal feelings and endorse this proposal with the one tripidation......she is like a daughter to me....Is he an upstanding guy.....my limited research says YES. This is a great opportunity for her and I wish them a memorial and safe trip.
As I had a smaller trip planned out of Ecuador which was to be with the company of this outgoing, smart , intellectual woman ........ emotions have interrupted my plans..... I cancelled my trip...the bike purchase was now a no need and a refund is to be deposited to her account by the seller. However, I have a committment to a friend and 3 of his colleagues for an 11 day self guided tour January 26 through to February 6th. I have rebooked my flights to and back for these dates.....
One's future cannot be decided by a single moment in time and I must move forward and not wallow in self pity.....so stay tuned as I forge ahead.
Attached is a link to a the Canadian girl above who has experienced heartache and depression become an inspiration to many with a huge following and with her permission I share both Quotes and a link to her facebook resolutions made in 2019 and carrying forward into 2020.
I just realized that when I changed my Blogger Name that I lost most of my readers who had joined the site.......not being a tecky I do not know how to link them back as I have no site addresses.
THE CAPTION IS JUST A JOKE
The bikes have been allotted ......hopefully the route back to Sleipners original before I tried to alter it. Below are the bikes which we will use....my 4 amigos are using the 300cc Hondas...as I was suppose to have my new bike............ I had a choice of the Susuki V strom, one of 2 I own or the Susuki DR 650 which I chose. Riding with my friend last year ...she using a 200cc IGM and I a 250cc Motor 1 proved that these bikes are well suited for both the asphalt and off road gravel: as well, blending with the locals who for the most part ride 150cc bikes. Obviously I will need to heed my speed not to leave the others in my dust.....
I wish to put a plug in for IGM a Chinese moto assembled in Cuenca. A possibility exists that my friend will be representing the distributer with one of their Adventure bikes for her trip.
I will spend most of the Winter and Spring pursuing my other 2 passions.....ice hockey and downhill sking which I have missed the past 2 seasons.......Maybe Europe or New Zealand for the New Year.....all suggestions are welcome....Michel and Mickel what are your plans....Athir are you up for a long distance excursion....let me know how Colombia fares for you and your spouse next month.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
