Mel & Trinity

It has been a successful week! Who doesn’t like buying new toys.

This week I have:

• Confirmed with Moto Freight that I will be using them to transport Trinity to and from the USA (their service has been excellent to date).
• Joined BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (this includes breakdown cover and a book of contact details for members across the country with listings of resources like garages, trailers, accommodation, and members willing to come and lend you a hand if you get stuck).
• Sent off the necessary paperwork to allow me to temporarily import Trinity into the USA (EPA exemption). I was impressed to receive a confirmation of receipt email the following day.
• Booked my accommodation for my arrival in Seattle.
• Designed a ‘business card’ that I can hand out to people I meet along my route. This was something my friend Duncan advised me to do as he found it very handy on his trip across the USA in 2013. Thanks Migi for all your help with this. I could never have done this without you!
• Bought and received my Delorme InReach satellite communication system (another tip from Duncan). It is worth checking out if you like to go off the beaten track.

This weekend’s job will be insurance! But first, I’m off to ride my baby. I haven’t seen her in three weeks. Trinity here I come!