The last few days in Mexico have been fantastic. As we ride from city to city the road will pass through many small towns along the way, some of which only have a few dirt roads. There are small kitchens set up with some tables and chairs and there are always wood burning stoves being looked after by a few people. Smoke rises into the air as people eat, relax in hammocks and go about their work. The houses are simple and it's not uncommon to see cows and goats along the road, some being walked like you would a dog in the city. Sometimes we stop and find a place to eat, but most of the time we are just passing through, providing a a brief moment of something uncommon to the onlookers; two gringos on large motorcycles. I enjoy passing through these towns. It's a chance to slow down and observe the everyday routines of the people for a few moments, before speeding back up on the main road where it's easy to get lost in the mental focus it takes to ride a motorcycle.
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