often seem unachievable.”
This brings the conservation back to where it had been
a few moments earlier, the worst experience. While
laughing about the cold, Borys says he was worried more
about a fuel leak that developed in the right-hand side
fuel pump flange while crossing the Nullarbor.
“Being mechanically challenged, I was in fear of cata-
strophic mechanical breakdown,” he stares at me dead-
pan, as I stifle a laugh. “I was afraid of being stranded in
an isolated location.”
I again try not to laugh as I learn something; isolation
is a perception of the individual. Some see the Nullarbor
as being isolated, others see it as not enough. We all grin
as we realise that adventure is as varied as the individual.
As the two describe their many adventures that such a
ride offers, both agree that they need to do more, Borys
explaining that he would like to do it at a much slower
pace.
“I would like to spend far more time savouring the
landscapes, meeting people and experiencing all the
world has to offer,” he looks wistfully out across Port Phil-
lip Bay, it’s clear he wants more of the experience.
“I would like to do this ride with my wife, perhaps on
her own bike, when she gets her license,” since returning
home Borys’ wife is keen to get her license and bike to be
able to join the boys on the next adventure.
“Who knows, maybe Jakub and I will do it together in a
few years’ time.”
In the near future it looks like exploring Tasmania and
the New South Wales south coast will be priority however,
Borys is keen to travel overseas; India, Europe, Africa.
Jakub shares his fathers want to ride the world, siting
Ted Simons’ Jupiter’s Travels as inspiration for seeing the
world.
“I hope to own an 800GS one day,” he grins. “They
seem very versatile and suitable for everyday use as well
as any big or small trip.”
As Borys and Jakub prepared to board the Spirit of
Tasmania for the final leg of their ride across the country,
it’s clear more than ever what this ride has meant to both,
there’s an aura of positivity that’s infectious. Borys ex-
plains that his entire family now see this and understand
what a motorcycle can mean.
“I think an experience such as this ensures your child
gets individual attention,” he smiles. “Allowing the paren-
tal bond to strengthen. I feel every family should perhaps
simplify their life periodically and enjoy the very basic
things in life.”
It’s a philosophy often quoted, and one that most mo-
torcycle travellers understand … even a father and son on
their first large ride. Traverse
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