Whats the culture shock like between Sicily and Africa?
I expected the port in Tunisia to be something out of an Indiana Jones movie. In fact, it was just a standard customs office. We got delayed by some officials who wanted vodka. What kind of reception did you get in smaller villages? People are kind to you when you’re on a motorcycle. They appreciate that when it’s raining, you get wet. What about that sandstorm in Libya? That was quite exhilarating, really. You have to block off your vent or the sand will blow inside your helmet and sting your eyes. The bike in front of you–that’s all you see. That day, we did 500 miles. It was like riding through brown sugar. What’s your hygiene like on a trip like this? You lower your standard, but you get by. You always come across rivers. But you don’t want to jump into just any one, because there could be crocs. We also carried baby wipes. That’s a handy way to keep clean. Any tips on maintenance in Africa? The key is to take as little as possible. That’s easy for me to say, because we had a coupl
