Solo Motorcycle Adventure Went WRONG in SINALOA - Mexico 🇲🇽 🌮 E08
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- This week’s video is not rainbows and flowers and all the good memories. But a reminder of how important it is to take good care of yourself, especially while being on the road.
What happened - heat + poor breakfast + lack of sleep all added up that day and I put my body into a position when it was not able to function properly. Unfortunately, I developed kind of a habit to test my physical and mental limits all the time and it finally almost backfired on me.
I am proud of how I was able to manage it all and make decisions while being in distress. But there are some things that definitely could have been done better. So here are some reminders for my personal journal:
- Never be on the road without proper breakfast. Don’t have foods that make your body more prone to failures - like coffee in my case.
- Always have a spare 2L reservoir of drinking water - on top of what you think you’ll need.
- Avoid drinking coffee when riding in heat - it will cause more dehydration.
- Plan your rest carefully and don’t push farther than this - even if this is a simple short ride for breakfast.
- Keep your T shirt wet when riding in heat.
All of that might sound obvious. But when things get too much, they can go wrong. Feeling overwhelmed happens to everyone when exploring a new country and sorting things out on the spot. It's easy to judge yourself later, but the truth is, you're just doing your best in each moment.
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That was a bit distressing Kseniia. Too many adverse conditions for you today, lack of sleep, ferry ride, no correct food, dehydration, strange surroundings, etc. A very challenging situation for anyone. Very happy that you bounced back quickly. To be alone and sick is terrifying. Please be careful and stay well. 😀😀
I really love your sense of humor!
You made a good choice ditching that guy. He could've picked a place to eat near the ferry. You have good instincts.
Hola muy buenos días y viaje ksrniia. Que hermoso lugares de Méjico 🤩gracias x compartir tu experiencia y hacer conocer atraves de tus vídeos . Dios te proteja en la Cartera 🛣Saludos de la Patagonia Argentina 🇦🇷😘
i like that youre willing to drop the f bomb when needed. thumbs up.
I do admire your commitment to traveling all around Mexico, at least I can view places that I never seen before, thanks again Kseniia!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Good episode video. I get nauseous if I don't get enough sleep. Then roasting in the sun and heat, not fun. Glad to see that you got some rest. Mexico is beautiful. Excellent video coverage. Excellent, cool.
Animo Ksenia, I live on Oakland Im your neighbor on bay area im from Sinaloa enjoy your Adventure
Hi Ksenilia, I am in Mazatlan right now on January 17th so we may have arrived about the same time. You rode past my hotel on the Malecon twice but I can't undertsand why your friend lead you through the golden zone when you are staying in the old city (El Centro). Given the heat we have been having (26-28C) I am not surprised that you experienced heat stroke. Anyway, take care and I hope that your experience in Mazatlan got better. I am a motorcyclist too and am now a new subscriber to your channel. Take care and be safe!
26C is approximately room temperature, about 75F. Not exactly heat stroke temp.
@@elgringoec A few things that you are missing. When you factor in 95% humidity, that 26C now feels like 32C. Did you notice that Ksenilia was wearing full riding gear? I was walking along the Malecon and the Golden Zone at the same time that she rode through and stopped outside Las Flores Hotel. I can attest; from actually being there, that is was bloody hot!
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I don't doubt how you felt. Plus I wasn't there and I'm not a doctor. I can't make a determination whether she suffered heat stroke. The best I can do is speculation.
For starters, I have my thermostatically controlled heat to shut off at about 26.5C. When I get a fire going I might see 28C. And I know because I have 1" bright red digits at eye level where I have monitors in a high traffic area. I'm also looking at room temp in F at that location and others inside plus humidity, outdoor temps in several locations plus humidity, plus those in multiple temperature and humidity control systems. Because I can. Without counting it's fair to say I have a good couple dozen locations on site monitored. All this to say I have garnered a pretty good feeling for temps and humidity.
I also ride and wear gear, and have done so for years, so I have a pretty good feeling for that as well.
I've suffered heat stroke myself once and I've seen it happen to others.
Now again, I can't diagnose from a distance, and I can't "officially" diagnose in person, so there's no way I can say what was actually happening there. But I have my suspicions. To me it looked more like an anxiety/panic attack episode, perhaps brought on or exacerbated by lack of rest, sustenance, and hydration, combined with the moderate heat, high humidity, and some element of confusion and escalating fear. That's what the signs were but I can't know what's happening to someone else.
But by objective standards, it wasn't that "hot" out. The humidity would have one sweating more, which in turn acts to cool the body. Insufficient hydration can then cause lightheadedness and confusion. Fear of something bad happening can lead to increased fear and reduced reasoning. If you watch again you might see that appear to be unfolding. At least that's how I saw it.
I've ridden in notably higher temperatures and "feel like" temperatures. I know what it's like to feel overheated and exhausted. It's not pleasant by any means but it is part of the game. But for me, cold is worse and hurts more. Also for me, 26-28C is a little warm but not much warmer than ideal for most activity including riding. I might have to zip down my jacket but I've never complained of excess heat at those temps.
Anyway, that's one random person's take.
Cheers.
Hope you are getting better after your scary morning!
It may have been heatstroke you were suffering, not surprising with your hurried start from the boat and the midday heat on the bike.
It reminds me of an episode I had which was very real and very scary for me too, a few years ago, when I felt faint, dizzy, weak and my heart was racing fast. Shutting down like you described, like in a tunnel.
It was at a stressful moment as I was teaching volunteers on a bridge repair!
I collapsed, though I did not go unconscious, but an ambulance was called, and checks made.
And I went to hospital.
No heart, brain, poison, or any other problem!
I had breathed myself to the point of passing out!
I was panting, and slowly increasing my CO2 til” i was faint! Breathing too fast, Too much, expelling my oxygen.
My instinct was to increase oxygen, thinking I had not enough, but by breathing too quickly, the opposite happened, and I was expelling O2!
A couple of hours later I was fine!
Here in uk it is called a panic attack.
It’s the body that panics!
I hope you stay healthy and keep enjoying your journey.
Best of luck, respect.
Glad you are safe, it’s all part of the adventure. Kudos for you, not everyone has the courage to travel as you do.
Holy sh*t, I was very worried. It's good to see that you're feeling better now.
You are a very brave Lady. My almost respect. Be safe.
Wow! That was very dangerous, close call for sure. I am very happy to see you are well. I have had that happen to me where the heat was terrible . I stopped in some shade and poured a liter of water over my head. I found a vest on amazon and you pour cold water on it and soak it. It lasts about 4 hours. I think you were very fortunate to make it to the hotel. Best!
I'm glad you made it through that. Kinda scary. I have a trip planned through Baja and on the ferry sometime this spring. I really appreciate the tips and ideas for routes from your videos. Be safe and happy travels.
Glad you made it okay, I had a similar experience hiking the Arizona Grand Canyon, I decided to hike down, had no breakfast and didn’t drink any water going down but on the way up I ran into trouble, I dehydrated severely, my legs got weak and couldn’t even walk anymore, I was in total distress, my stomach wouldn’t take any food or fluids, would vomit everything and if not for a park ranger that was hiking the canyon I surely would have probably died, he assisted me, stuck around and after about an hour started to pace me back and out, I was young and dumb, didn’t prepare, learned a valuable lesson that I will never forget.
When you took the left at the hotel, just down a couple stores was a great music internet shop … the crazy thing to consider, is it’s not even summer down there, good thing you weren’t there in August …
I have good memories of Mazatlan, been there dozens of times …
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Welcome to México Kseniia, have a pleasant stay 👍🏻
Firstime watching,here in Saudi,from Philippines you're like itchy boots, be safe always for your ride.
This brings back memories!:) i did that same ferry in February 2023. Slept on the floor in the lounge area and had a vrry long night. Someone stole my belt when i was sleeping. Long story short i survived and had a really good time riding my motorcycle through Mexico for two months.:)
Kseniia, como siempre viendo tus excelentes videos a la hora del almuerzo, te esperamos por Argentina, buenas rutas!!!
ARGENTINA 😂😂😂 donde queda eso ??? Será en Cancún donde viven miles de Argentinos 😂😂😂
Pretty intense. Lack of sleep and heat, riding in a strange town with traffic is very disorienting for sure. Glad you are safe. Good luck on your journey.
Thing like this sometimes happen when you are on motorcycles. You need to plan well all your place to visit abd have a enough rest and dont skip your breakfast. Keep safe and enjoys your trip
I glad you are ok smiling afterwards 😅
Thanks for keeping it real!
Something about that ferry........ I too had a rough night and a worse morning to follow on that boat.
@ 4:24 you got X-Rayed by that white box truck. Backscatter X-Ray machine, which is used for looking into vehicles and finding hidden compartments with contraband. I'm surprised they are running it with people going by but I'm more than surprised that its happening in Sinoloa and for those coming from Baja. It's probably looking for guns or money.
Hi kseniia !...This is the first video that I've been worried about you ! As I would hate anything bad to happen to you !
So glad you are back to your, Usual, Lovable self again !
Love from Australia 🏍🦘🇦🇺🌹
Welcome to Mexico Kseniia, have a pleasant stay 👍🏻
Oh wow. I'm glad you made it to the Hotel. Kseniia, I'm not a doctor, but I've noticed that you worry too much about little things. On the road, that can be very dangerous. As I'm watching your video, I can hear you hyperventilating, for no reason. And of course, you are also probably, dehydrated. You did the right thing by going to the Hotel, instead of going for Breakfast with your friend. That decision probably saved you from an accident. God Bless, and please learn to relax, take deep breath, and stay hydrated. pour water into your upper part of your body. that has worked for me, during high heat and humidity. Safe travel.
That was very tense Kseniia. I would have given up on Roberto way before you did. He never checked in with you and he never looked behind him to see where you were. That said, your hotel looked beautiful! Enjoy your journey, and be safe.
Good to see it went ok in the end. High temperatures and lack of sleep can be difficult. I had a light version of this during the heatwave in Europe last summer. That was bad enough.
Check you are half crazy!😂 I watched you installing tires on treasure Island 🏝️
When I heard you were traveling to Mexico, you confirmed, in$anity or extreme hunger for adventure. Now you're looking at the same ocean, accessible from Diego to, Canada... Safely! 😵💫
Ride safe💨 enjoy ♻️ return safely 🏁
Sea sickness and heat, not a good combination; glad your feeling better.
Oh my word well done and take care xx
Hello Kseniia you going to mazatlan bueno no hablo ingles pero te oi decir que estuviste en Guatemala I live to guatemala l see your videos is great for me disfruta Sinaloa me gustas eres guerrera adios guatemala
I ride also, better to remove the tight protective jacket to cool down, then it is to keep riding over heated and passing out.
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Mazatlán está ermoso
Hot weather can be dangerous. 2 years ago when I was travelling Sinaloa & Sonora at the end of July was really hot and once I had to go to visit a doctor and get re-hydrated. Also riding the Sierra Gorda same thing. Since that I force myself to drink water, eat well, rest every 250 o 300 kms. Hope you have a full recovery soon.
Great video. I hope you get to 10k subscribers and more. I have watched your content for a while now and i like how much better you have become. Bravo! Sorry about heat exhaustion
Second stage heat stroke. You should always drink fluids like coconut water which contain electrolytes .
This is one of the best recommendations. But most won't listen. It will save lives.
@@gerardpully762 I have seen this happen but never experienced it myself. Some are more prone to suffer from heatstroke which could even lead to death. A people who are vulnerable to heatstroke should take additional precautions and drinking water alone will not help.
REMEMBER always Ksennia when you feel bad stop remove your jacket and put water in your neck or ice ok
Hi Kseniia , Glad you came out of that ok. Have you ever though about a little series of riding in Japan.
You were sounding delirious, that heatstroke can be deadly, no joke. Do you travel w trailmix? Dried fruits n nuts, an emergency ration.😊
But no seasickness on the 🚢, at least, and the swell hotel to relax n recharge, recuperate from the travelin' heat. Yeah, viva Mexico!
Vamanos, Kseniia🤘🏼!
I really like your voice btw. So CUTE!
I get those weak feelings sometimes as well. Mine might be related to low blood pressure, which I have had for years. Dr. finally gave me a medicine to raise my blood pressure. Will see how that goes. I think it is the ONLY medicine fir that. So glad you didn't faint! Take care, I live in Pennsylvania now btw, lived in California for 23 years. Best of luck, will be watching for you, and praying for you as well.
Glad you got through it.
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I was dearly worried that you might got into a crash there. Glad it went well. Take care.
OMG Kseniia - what a close call that was. It is good that you know what is going on with your body and know how to manage it. We all worry about your well being and are glad that you are now OK again. Hopefully no more episodes like that. Sinaloa looks nice and warm. Right now in Seattle we are well below freezing so I wish I was also in Sinaloa right now. I am sure you will continue to look after yourself and manage that issue. I am looking forward to more adventures next Sunday. 😊
I heard another motorcyclist that said that ferry ride was not very enjoyable . He said he went and stayed at the bar.
wow, i am glad that you are feeling better, just be careful, the northen states of mexico are pretty hot, like 45 degrees Celcius, I come from Nuevo Leon and the weather and the heat are the same as Texas, so, ask for help next time, TTYL
Thanks GOD 🙏🙏🙏 you are safe now,
Take care of yourself
B happy 😅😅😅
Carry a blood glucose level tester and be careful with heat strokes
HOLA BUENAS NOCHES QUE BUENO QUE ESTA ESTA VIEN TE MANDO SALUDOS Y QUE SIGA VIEN EL VIAJE UN FUERTE ABRAZO✌️
Welcome to mainland Mexico. I dont know what your plan is but if your going into central Mexcio there is a lot of nice trails to try in Puebla and also Oaxaca.
looks nice ... ❤
So don't they have bunkers on that ferry boat ? Gosh, being out and about and having this kind of stress is it worth it ? Pay a little extra and have your bunker or bed to sleep in. Also, what you should have done after you drove of that boat, drive strate to your hotel room instead of following that hombre from Guadalajara. Take it easy gosh, this is crazy how you letting yourself getting all week and stressed out.
While riding in sinaloa, you should have stop somewhere , eat and gotten some rest!!
First association with Sinaloha is Sinaloha Cartel
delicate situation, driving a motorcycle and feeling like you are going to faint😔😔
Take a break always you feel that because you ca get a HEAT STROKR and is very very dangerous because is like a HEART ATTACK is hot and you with the JACKET is overheating drink water always...
I ride in heat frequently, I don’t understand why you didn’t unzip your jacket , I could hear you panting in the heat, take care and perhaps buy cooler ventilated gear. Also you could have booked several other hotels instead of going back to the ferry. Ouch, this is serious, good luck.
DEAR KSENIA
i think what you are having from time to time is a panic attack .....you should not get worried
and you better have friends on your travel ,,,, just to keep you smiling like always
kisses from saudia arabia ......😘😘😘
Glad you pulled through this.
You probably grew up in a much colder climate. Your body may never be able to handle hot weather as good as the local Mexicans do. Dont push yourself too hard. Get plenty of rest.
Most Russians and Eastern Europeans are not used to drinking enough water. I used to be like that too. Just a cup of tea is not enough. Try to keep yourself hydrated all the time in hot weather. It is very important.
Best of luck to you.
Looks like you had heat exhaustion, I had it last year riding in 40 degree celsius heat. Your core temperature gets too high and the only thing to do is stand under a cold shower until your core cools. Not a good experience......look after yourself!
Pull over and eat/drink something!! Passing out on a bike is no Bueno!!
I think the ferry company is based in Florida. Liked the clip.How much was the fare ?
Did you not discuss with him where breakfast was and how far? At least you stopped and turned around.
Boa sorte. Venha a América do Sul
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no one use jacket in sinaloa is to hot there like in la paz bcs
Was good to see you feeling better by the end , wish you all the best see you next Sunday ❤
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ALWAYS EAT FIRST EVEN IF ITS COFFEE AND COOKIES...DONT START YOUR DAY WITH AN EMPTY STOMACH...
Hola Ksenia que bueno que estás bien cuídate que Dios te bendiga bendiciones niña hermosa saludos de San José California y bien venida a Mazatlán S
You probably figured it out by now... Blue dye in hair has deleterious effects.
Just discovered your channel, no offence intended but why on earth would you ride a cumbersome bike like the 1250, just curious as to why you chose that.
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Hi, take extremely care of your body. Plan a doctor examinations and check. May be is a minor issue.. Better know It. Big hug
Hope you are doing better by now ...! You should rest and eat something..!
Where in the hell was he taking you? There must have been plenty of places to stop to eat and rest. Be careful, I suffered from dehydration once in the Mojave Desert. I’ll never make that mistake again.
Please...
Keep a little bottle of honey with you.
Just 250 ml of 🐝🐝🐝🐝 honey.
Can save you of a tragedy.
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ur mic when u ride ur bike still left side only !! fix it please🙏
Coca Cola, the real Mexican stuff is great : has sugar, caffeine and water.....will help in some situations when you need energy.....
I don't trust where Robert was leading you.
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This is painful to watch! Once serious heat stroke sets in it doesn’t take long before you lose consciousness. Then organs begin to shut down and death comes fairly quickly. What you exposed yourself to is super dangerous. I’m very happy that you’re ok. Frankly, 22:17 you seem woefully unprepared for this kind of trip. On top of that, you’re in one of the most dangerous areas in the world and without local knowledge. I genuinely hope, you carefully plan the rest of the trip and focus on hydration and electrolytes. It hurts to see a fellow rider in this kind of life-threatening predicament.
I don't understand why you don't stop to take a breather ,immediately ,riding motorcycle is 10 times more stressful than on a car ,no sleep ,overheat ,whats the purpose then ,just to blog ,i really don't understand why put your life in danger ,next time drink a Topo Chico lemon and salt ,WORKS JUST LIKE SERUM
Sinaloan cartels dont like people with camaras.
Everyone watches all these motorcycle videos and thinks they should dress like a rich middle aged doctor biker. I believe in wearing proper gear but if you die of heat stroke what good did it do you??? Dress for the weather and the ride. Sometimes you have to sacrifice a little on one to accomplish the other. It’s 100 degrees and she’s dressed like she’s in the Arctic! She’s a little clueless.
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You look like you need to drink more water, you look dehydrated.
It is always very risky to not plan your trips. This lesson you´ve received confirms that you need much better advise that your not well-construed thoughts. The region of Mexico you´ve entered is unsafe for someone who has no idea what they are exposing themselves to. Don´t intend to be negative, but reality can be an unpleasant face to someone who barely speaks Spanish, doesn´t know about the food, places, people, the perils and has no trustworthy advise. Go back to Baja, Ksenia. If you continue you wil need safety and protection by responsible people. Learn from Lia, the Dutch biker. Best sincere wishes for your safety and well-being.
😂 welcome to Sinaloa, $he says 🥶 really, folks....?!?
Un safe ?? Have you been there ??? 😂😂😂 or you just talk what the news say??? Dangerous like Los Angeles or Detroit 😂😂 or unsafe like every were I USA 🇺🇸 were unexpected shootings in malls or schools JAJAJAJA .
Over planning ruins trips, takes all the adventure out. My wife and I drove 3,000 miles in MEX over 4 months. Our only issues came with police stops, 10 minutes and go.
Like most places in the world, 98 percent of people are o.k. It's those 2 percent that I always seem to run into.
It is rather ridiculous to what extend people push themselves to promote their living-the-dream-advertisement-self-brochure. Some over dramaticize almost everything, others force push themselves into risky situations or so far beyond their limits just to play the drama in managing it out for cinematic story telling.
Sure, many people have health issues, others don‘t but nobody is forced to go that length. So whenever anybody does play this game, you won‘t get me, rather disgust myself.
If I had only 30 minutes of healthy operation per day and the rest of the day would be about resting, then that or less is what I‘d do.
If I am half-ways healthy and push myself through crazy, I mean crazy heat, ignore to drink and feed the bio-machine with its needs, that‘s my fault, my stupidity, me to blame, only.
Things go wrong when beginners try to build a picture of themselves bigger than they are. You haven‘t been pushed by a faster, stronger, better prepared group, that left you behind struggling. You‘re responsible for yourself, pro-actively on a tour, not re-actively, unless you don‘t want to get home safely.
„I have 20seconds to faint?“ What? Stop, then, faint, so be it. Next time stop earlier, and final, not 3 minutes earlier, really earlier.
This is the same with falling asleep while driving, totally unprofessional attitudes make that happen.
Good golly! Just keep your lecture to yourself!
Very boring,totally different to Itchy Boots.
I Watch itchy boots and this channel and enjoy them both for their differences! Safe travels.