We are entering May. The time of year when the fields transform into immense blankets of color, which no painting can match.
From the smell of oranges in the Algarve, to the breathtaking Alentejo fields full of color, to the painted mountains of Cova da Beira and the North of Portugal, the diversity is astounding!
Along with this spectacle of Nature come the different aromas provided by the countless little flowers, whether they are the small marigolds or the broom on the sides of the road, the rosemary, or the smell of cut grass.
For us motorcyclists, this is definitely the biggest advantage we have over any other means of transport you can think of (bicycles aside). While we enjoy the ecstasy of Nature in its unparalleled color palette, we smell the characteristic odors of what we see.
Furthermore, if it’s evening twilight, the flocks of different birds returning to their roosting sites fill the soul!
So, here’s the tip. When we think about traveling or simply going for a walk, summer always comes to mind as the right time of year. No, it’s not true.
The beginning of spring in all its splendor is, in my opinion, the most beautiful and relaxing time to ride a motorbike. In addition to all the above, as it is not yet high season, if we stay overnight, prices are still relatively affordable, and the terraces and restaurants are not yet “crowded”.
Here I also recall a text already written here, about the therapeutic effect of taking a motorcycle ride. When we return, sometimes even the way we face day-to-day issues are lighter and we find easier solutions to what seemed like a huge problem.
This is the power of the clean mind and the soul full of Nature, of the Motorcyclist.
Enjoy your ride and be happy,
