I wrap up my ride through the Sonoran desert in Mazatlan where Glen, aka the Strikingviking, rolls out the welcome mat and gives me a whirlwind tour of the city. Historic colonial architecture, markets, sandy beaches, nightlife, Maz boasts a thriving tourism industry.

We spend the days hitting some of Glen’s favorite eating establishments and discussing my travel plans. Glen arms me with a list of common Spanish verbs to aid in my immersion and we work on my conversation skills. I struggle with the new words as I try to piece together basic sentences but I’m optimistic as I begin my journey into a new language. My stay in Mazatlan is a great way to kick off my Latin American travel and I’m thankful to Glen for his hospitality. Gracias, amigo!

Next up I ride the infamous Devil’s Backbone to Durango.

 

Tags: ADV, Adventure, KTM 950, Mazatlan, Mexico, Super Enduro, Superenduro