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...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 26, 2021 | 2019-2021 Bike Ride
Ariel received me and the NOPAL mountain bike group that biked 90 km’s with me to Vicente Guerrero. Ariel owns the local bike shop in town and also sells the Sunpeed brand of bikes hence the relationship with Sunpeed Durango. Ariel arranged pizza dinner and a...
