blitz11
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Boy, that hit me with a heart-wrenching mix of emotions. So sad about your brother's death, but so happy you were able to do a trip with him. I hope that the memories of the trip help ease the pain.
Wondering in Mexico
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Garrydymond
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I have lived here for over 40 years and it is the first time there has ever been a gas shortage. It only lasted a couple of weeks snd I believe is now over in all the country. In Playa del Carmen where I am now it was never a problem.
Mexico is a great country for tourists and like all of Latin America has a perfect combination of adventure, risk, great roads and exotic places.
Garrydymond
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From Xilitla we rode over to Morelia where we met our friends Sara and Daniel. We went to see the Monarch butterflies. We then rode home covering about 1,200 miles in 10 or 11 days. We had a traditional Mexican Posada on Cliff’s final night with a piñata. Cliff died in June 2014 while we were in Colombia on our way South to Argentina. He had made me promise we would not go to his funeral if he died during what he called “our big adventure” Every day of his visit was memorable and over 6 years later still brings a big smile to my face.
The only thing I can add if you are a man over 40 is get a prostate check every year.
Cycledude
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Garrydymond I have always really enjoyed reading about your Mexico adventures and anxiously look forward to your posts.
Rode my Goldwing across the border once many years ago before a passport was required. But all we did was ride across to be able to say we did it then we turned around and came right back out and got a motel in the USA , the guy I was with just stayed at the motel while I walked across the border to get a haircut , that was a pretty interesting experience.
Rode my Goldwing across the border once many years ago before a passport was required. But all we did was ride across to be able to say we did it then we turned around and came right back out and got a motel in the USA , the guy I was with just stayed at the motel while I walked across the border to get a haircut , that was a pretty interesting experience.
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Garrydymond
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There are not a lot of big bikes in Playa del Carmen. Some of the smaller bikes get shortened for the locals who are often vertically challenged. I saw this one parked this morning. It must be a recent chop as some of the body work was still on the ground. 
Garrydymond
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Not a lot going on bikewise in Playa del Carmen. I did spot this traffic copy on what I think is a Suzuki Boulevard. He is well protected with a good helmet and a bullet proof vest.
Garrydymond
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Here’s a cultural difference. When you cross into Mexico toilets will no longer flush toilet paper. This is true in all of Latin America. Like all things that are different you are not going to change it just do like the locals.Garrydymond
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The reason why we came to Playa del Carmen is not a new bike but a new granddaughter. Alicia was born yesterday. Everyone is really happy. Riding will start again soon.
Nikolajsen
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Congrats... 
Garrydymond
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Police here also use Suzuki VStroms. I didn’t get a pic of the policeman but they wear Nazi style helmets and dark blue combat style uniforms with bullet proof vests. They must be vaccinated against the heat.
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Garrydymond
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Police ride around on these too.
Garrydymond
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ATGATT is unknown here. Side saddle is unusual but how else will you ride in a short skirt and flip-flops? The little dog has no idea of the danger its in. 
Nikolajsen
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This is quit normal in large parts of the world
I have recently been 12 days in Vietnam, you see this every day...also 4-5 people on their scooter.
I even saw someone that have put a tall baby chair in front, so the baby could sit between driver and the handlebars.
I have recently been 12 days in Vietnam, you see this every day...also 4-5 people on their scooter.
I even saw someone that have put a tall baby chair in front, so the baby could sit between driver and the handlebars.
Garrydymond
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Yesterday while out for a walk I saw a scooter pulling a trailer full of stuff. This in itself is not unusual here what was unusual was the trailer was a supermarket cart. It went past at about 20 mph which seems a little fast for the wheels on a supermarket cart.
I was too slow to get a photo but will keep an eye out for it to see if I can get a photo and video.
I was too slow to get a photo but will keep an eye out for it to see if I can get a photo and video.
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Garrydymond
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I spotted this yesterday. Typical Mexican Entreprenuerial skills at work. You can advertise your product or service and this guy will ride around town with your publicity on the side of his trailer and with his speakers blaring out your ad.
Garrydymond
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Another unrelated motorcycle post. This time it is my son getting his dog vaccinated against rabies in a government sponsored campaign. This is common all over Mexico. He gave them a 50 pesos tip.
Any thing like this where you live?
Any thing like this where you live?
Garrydymond
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After 3 months in Playa del Carmen I am back home. I went for a ride with about 20 other bikes yesterday. We went to Taxco which is about 2.5 hours from Mexico City unless you go with another 20 bikes in which case it is 4 hours away.
Taxco is a beautiful Colonial town which is famous for its silver trinkets. It is set in the mountains in the state of Guerrero.
Garrydymond
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A few more pics The square has one of the most beautiful churches in Mexico, The Santa Prisca.
In the square the a several tables set up to play chess with the locals. The statue of The Virgin Mary inside the church is made from solid silver.
In the square the a several tables set up to play chess with the locals. The statue of The Virgin Mary inside the church is made from solid silver.