Oil Bleed-Out, Aphrodisiac Worms, and Soaked to the Bone

Jess’s motorcycle suffers an oil “bleed-out” while Greg eats and omelette made of aphrodisiac worms and the gang visits the UNAM Girl Up Club

Stay to the end for Jess’s behind-the-scenes episode recap!

Highlights

Palapa camping and mezcal-tasting at Rancho Villa-Sol in San Mateo Etlatongo, Mexico
Tasting insects, caterpillars, and grasshoppers at Zapotitlán Salinas in Puebla state
Aphrodisiac worms and hair-loss solutions at Helia Bravo Hollis Botanical Garden
Riding in the rain and through slushy mountain pass to reach Mexico City at night
Oil bleed-out disaster and new pals after a failed quick-fix at the BMW Motorrad in Villada de Lerma
Top-shelf dog food shopping at Parque la Mexicana
Inspiring visit with the amazing young women of the UNAM Girl Up Club

Credits

Jess’s Knotted Wristband donates 100% of proceeds to the Girl Up fundraiser.

Moxie and the GoRUFFLY Pack’s Gear:

K9 Moto Cockpit motorcycle dog carrier with K9 Moto Harness in Primrose Pink

Northern Lights Collar and Leash in Primrose Pink, Only Paw Prints Poop Bag Holder, Kibble to Go Bag, and TenderPaw TREKKER Bedroll in Wildflowers, Stow and Go Tote Bag, Mother Hucker Dog Fetch Toy

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Intro music: “Morning Hike” by Lindsey Abraham from Epidemic Sound

Episode music from Epidemic Sound: “The Warmth of the Sun on Her Skin” by Peter Sandberg, “I’ll Never Leave Your Side” by Giant Ember, “You Are Welcome Here” by Katharine Appleton, “Free As Can Be” by Magnus Ringblom, “Chalkboard Games” by View Points, and “Drunk Love” by Water Mirrors

Special thanks to:

Rancho Villa-Sol in San Mateo Etlatongo, Mexico: https://www.facebook.com/RanchoVillaSol

Restaurante Ambar in Zapotitlán Salinas, Mexico: https://restaurantambar.business.site/

Helia Bravo Hollis Botanica Garden in Zapotitlán Salinas, Mexico: https://www.facebook.com/tourzapotitlan/

Nueva Era Motorcycle Club in Mexico City: https://www.facebook.com/MCNuevaEraCDMX/

Girl Up Club UNAM for an amazing visit and the wonderful work that you’re doing: https://girlupunam.wixsite.com/misitio

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