Dili is a city where history feels heavy. For a place that’s been through so much, the mood on the streets is surprisingly joyful and welcoming.
My recent days have been a wild mix of contrasts. Wandering from the vibrant chaos of Taibesi Market to the peace found at the feet of Cristo Rei after a sunrise hike.
As I was buzzing up the hill towards Dare with my new friend Angelina, the stunning views had me thinking back to the day I decided to jump off the hamster wheel.
There’s nothing like a morning climb on two wheels to put things in perspective. Still graduating from clueless tourist to part-time local, but feeling incredible blessed to be here.
Whether you are learning the basics or building a motorbike from scratch, you will need to set up a working area and get some tools to work efficiently on your motorbike. Remember the most important part of learning is having fun, so make sure you feel comfortable in your working space.
My garage is small. I have to play Tetris with six motorbikes. However, despite the lack of space, I’ve set up a nice home workshop without spending zillions of dollars.
