GIVI Magazine - November de 2010 - EN

37 october 2008 september 2010 Miriam completed an almost 60,000 km solo motorcycle journey on her BMW, crossing two dozen nations from South to North America, coping with various predicaments along the way. For further information, visit her website: www.ioparto.eu sion as an osteopath, which I offered in exchange for meals and lodging, thus diffusing the concept that everyone has a right to healthcare, but also because of the hospitality recei- ved in the places where unexpected breakdowns forced me to stop. In this manner, I was able to absorb the various local cultures, which was an incredible personal experience. It was a journey that should have lasted 10 months, but that kept me away from Italy for 23 months!” This is an extraordinary story even for a lady, like Miriam, who I don’t know what to wear! This is the customary phrase of almost every woman when faced with an unusual appointment. How did Miriam resolve her wardrobe dilemma, considering that she left Brescia and crossed different latitudes, climates and customs to arrive, practically two years later, at the Arctic Circle? Well, with less than what the average Italian woman packs for a weekend on the beach. However, all items of clothing were absolutely technical: “Two pairs of motorcycle trousers- for summer and winter- a pair of lightweight trekking trousers, a pair of waterproof shower sandals, motorcycle boots, sports underwear and thermal t-shirts which fast dry in 3 hours (2 for summer and 2 for winter), a layered motorcycle jacket for cold and hot weather, a waterproof rain suit”. Not even one dress? “In Argentina, one of my friends, a 74 year old lady, told me that every woman must have at least one dress, so she gave me a black sheath dress. So then I had to buy a pair of silvery sandals.” And did you find a boyfriend? “Err no, it seems that they can’t keep my pace, or maybe they were all in the opposite hemisphere!” is used to travelling alone. Who says: “In fact, you are only truly alone, when you are travelling between destinations, be- cause in each location, you always find a smiling face and more often than not a budding friendship” . Her return home was marked by celebrations in her home town and on the blog. And what are your thoughts on your return to normali- ty? “Heartfelt gratitude to GIVI for making my journey more comfortable and for the wonderful experience I can now de- scribe”.