by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 3, 2021 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
I first met Roman biking into Sombrerete. Roman was driving a flag truck behind me. The next day Roman gave me a 3 hour, 19 km bike ride tour around the city. Later that afternoon we joined other members of the Sombrerete Mountain bike club and biked to the top of...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 2, 2021 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Arriving into the downtown center of Sombrerete within seconds there was a guy from Sombrerete al Dia News Company interviewing me on Facebook Live and within moments the Municipal Presidencia (I am assuming that means the mayor) was greeting me. After that I was...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Sep 1, 2021 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Arriving in Vicente Guerrero Ben introduced himself very quickly and offered his place as long as I wanted to stay in VG which ultimately would be 7 nights at his place. Ben would also create a blog post advertising my jewelry for sale. I would end up setting my...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 31, 2021 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
August 25 Km’s Pedalled – 82 km’s Destination – Vicente Guerrero Some Notes – Today was another amazing day thanks to some of the residents of Durango. Today I am biking with 4 guys (and Adrian who joined us about halfway) from the NOPAL Bike Group...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 30, 2021 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride, My Blog
August 18 Some Notes – I spent the afternoon with Roger as he delivered his coffee all around the city. Of the many stops we made I found myself in pretty fancy country club. We also ended up stopping at this family restaurant he loves so much for lunch. After...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 27, 2021 | My Blog, Poetry
I still think about you when I least expect it Your face appears before me The feelings creep back. Your smile haunts me My stomach goes tight My eyes stare into eternity The tears begin to well I don’t fight the memories It’s better to feel the pain The pain of loss...
