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Adventure, history, culture, unique places, motorcycle crashes, murder - this book has it all! Full of beautiful colour photos, How I Learned to Ride a Scooter tells the true story of Laura's spontaneous scooter ride across the incredible country of Mexico. Come along for the ride and learn about Mexican history, geography, and culture, and witness Laura's personal transformation as she overcomes her fear and challenges herself in new ways. Buy the book today and get inspired to try something new!
From the back cover: As a mother with an empty nest, Laura was carving out a new life for herself. During a trip to Mexico, she made a spontaneous decision that would take her way out of her comfort zone and send her life in a new direction. With no riding experience, she bought a scooter in a department store and rode across the country with her partner, Karl, who rode a small motorcycle. They visited amazing places off the beaten path and met wonderful people, while dodging potholes and dead monkeys, and getting soaked in the rain. Come along for the ride on Laura's journey of personal growth, as she overcomes her fear and challenges herself in new ways.
About the author
Laura Markila is a mother, gardener, traveller, and scooter-rider who lives in Grand Forks, British Columbia. How I Learned to Ride a Scooter is her debut memoir. Laura and her partner are currently planning their next adventure - touring the Americas, North and South, on two wheels.
