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To begin with, we did a pre-start check. Went through how to start and switch off the engine. Shown where the indicators were. The luggage compartment. And away we went.
During the trial run around the scooter hire place, I found it a bit challenging to balance the weight of the scooter. And to press the indicators while doing so. Staying on the right [left] side of the road was another issue altogether. All my knowledge and experience on the roads went out the window as soon as I sat on the scooter.
Eugene started to worry.
But I was not going to let my inexperience stop us from doing what we came to do so I put on a brave face and said I was ready.
So we drove. At 40 kilometres per hour. Luckily, we were not on the main roads. It was exhilarating. I loved the feel of the air around me. The adrenaline rush. I felt free.
We stopped by Cottesloe beach for lunch and for me to regain my nerves. As enjoyable as it was, I was tense at parts of the ride. Fearing that I would lose my balance and fall off the scooter. Eugene was so worried that he rode behind me and kept checking up on me. So lunch was good.
It felt awesome coming off the scooters. We commented on how easy it was with scooters. Finding parking. Free parking. And we looked cool with our helmets too.
As all 104s go, some can truly change your life. We are now considering to buy a scooter.
