Wednesday 26 September 2012

Enjoy yourself...

..it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink.


With those wise words echoing through my headphones (courtesy Jools Holland & Prince Buster) I  quit my job, bought a used BMW GS and set off to tour Spain. I have to be back in the UK mid-November to start treatment, 'till then I'm aimlessly riding along beautiful deserted twisty roads in bright sunshine, stopping randomly in tiny mountain villages for food and drink and sleeping in whichever town I arrive at exhausted. Seen high mountain roads and deserted sandy beaches; spent quite a lot of lonely evenings thinking sad thoughts only for them to disappear the next day when I get back on the bike. Wish I could ride forever. 


Finally got to use that mesh jacket

Empty roads, stark scenery

Empty beach, Tarifa

See that little road behind? Riding Heaven

Classic cars

Nice style, pity about the waves

11 comments:

  1. El D:

    I truly hope things aren't as bad as I am imagining. Have a good time exploring and creating memories of a lifetime. Live your dreams while you can . . .

    safe travels,
    bob
    Riding the Wet Coast
    My Flickr // My YouTube

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    1. Thanks bob - oh and glad to see you got your beautiful car fixed.

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  2. Good for you for taking off and enjoying life a little. I think you deserve to have some time to enjoy the sunshine and open roads.

    Thank you for posting up that you are doing okay and taking a little vacation.

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    1. Trobairitz, thanks for your message, hope you and Troubadour are out enjoying yourselves.

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  3. Down with sad thoughts! Enjoy the sunshine.

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    1. HWL - Sunshine being enjoyed, sad thoughts being banished. Oh, and thanks for being my blogging inspiration. And I thought you and the Honda looked particularly handsome in that recent bike mag article.

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  4. Way to go, touring and enjoying the sights and sunshine to clear your mind. Good vibes are headed your way.

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    1. Troubadour, can't wait for those good vibes to arrive, thanks for sending them.

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  5. Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag, and Smile, Smile, Smile

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  6. PS
    Guarda tus penas en el fondo del morral y rie ya!

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