After a valiant effort by all for an early start the KTM gods foiled us again. Max started his bike, the possessed KTM, and immediately notice the little timing window in engine case was bouncing around like it shouldn't. After inspection and analysis Jim devised a quick fix and within an hour we were on our way.
Father son bike repair, in exotic places.
After some guidance from a new friend in the hotel parking lot we were on our way, the plan avoid Mexico City and head towards Oaxaca.
Beautiful ride again through the Mexico high country, wild flowers, stunning views and nice cool weather. Motorcycle touring as it should be.
Following all the advice we received and Jim's gps we wound up in the middle of Mexico City at rush hour on a Friday. At this point it pretty much turns into a surreal dream. 4 lanes of traffic backed up as far as we can see, street vendors walking between every lane, cars and trucks switching lanes by simply getting their bumper between the bumpers of two cars in the next lane and then moving ahead as traffic would allow. The moment that sealed it for me was when standing between our lane and the next was a man apparently not selling anything, simply standing there with a hat seemly asking for hand outs. At the same time I hear the music of an organ grinder. Looking up to my right high on the retaining wall silhouetted against a grey sky was a similarly dress man turning the crank on a street organ. At this point I knew I was really tired.
We escaped at the first available exit ramp, found a bunch of cab drivers hanging out by their cabs. Jim and Max talked one into leading us to a hotel near by.
Turned out to be a nice hotel with secure parking, seems they rent a fair number of rooms by the hour. As I unloaded my bike it was interesting watching the various couples coming and going.
Wandered the streets found a great place for dinner, our host Sebastian took great care to explain the various offerings on the menu. I went with local seasoned pork, chicken and cactus tacos, a bowl of pinto beans and a beer. Excellent food all the way around. IMUF.
Back to the hotel and to sleep.
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