RUST magazine: RUST#42

adventure
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despite no business, I was told a lot of
these properties were owned by high
ranking cartel members and it was
another way for them to park their cash
– you learn something new every day.
FINDING FREEDOM
On our way to Quito, we stopped off
at the Equator monument to take
the customary photographs and
soak in the fact that we’d now ridden
half the length of the world – a wee
achievement. In busy Quito, our
first stop was at Freedom Motorcycle
Rentals, a motorcycle rental and tours
company owned by Frenchman
Sylvan and American Court. Upon our
arrival, Sylvan shouted, “Welcome, help
yourselves to stickers, a T-shirt, cold
beers and stay with us!” We couldn’t
have asked for a warmer welcome.
There was also Salina, the Chief Security
Officer, who was a hot bitch. She had
quintessential Latin American looks,
beautiful brown skin, was in her prime
but took her own time warming to
us. After a while she took a shine to
Simon, and why not? He was single and
charming. What goes on tour, stays on
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