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MEET Linda Bootherstone. Standing at approximately 1.60 metre, the Briton-Australian has clocked about 56,000km crossing continents in her white DR650 Suzuki all alone. To top it all- she’s 60!
“You’re the first person to be polite when asking about my age. Normally they will just ask me directly what my age is,” Bootherstone said in a jest.
Having ridden a motorbike over 40 years, going across the globe is nothing new to the former teacher. She has ridden all over Australia, England and even other European countries as well.
“It’s a great experience going places, meeting people and learning new cultures,” she added.
Bootherstone started her global quest on her bike she fondly refers as ‘Suzi’ in Spain 15 months ago. She rides a BMW back home in Spain, a country she has been residing in for the past decade. She has been in Malaysia for the past month and had just recently conquered Gunung Tahan.
When asked of the dangers travelling alone, Bootherstone was quick to say she’s yet to encounter any difficulties. Instead she painted a different picture altogether.
“People have been very nice to me and there’s nothing to be worried about especially in Asia.
“The Iranians for example for were very welcoming and I didn’t feel like a stranger at all,” she added.
While in India, Bootherstone was invited by a geographical society and several schools to share her global adventure.
“Being a former teacher, it’s good to be able to share my knowledge with the young ones. There’s just so much in the world to discover,” said the musically inclined Bootherstone who is also majored in Anthropology.
The lovely lady, who was met while servicing her faithful machine at Jalan Genting Klang, will apply for a visa to Indonesia today (Monday).
“My stay in Malaysia will depend how long my visa application will be approved. Once that is done I plan to go around the Republic and hopefully make my way to East Timor before going to Australia,”
Bootherstone officially plans to end her trip in Australia. However, deep inside, she plans to carry on her adventure to the South Americas drive up north before ending it in England.
Nevertheless, Bootherstone’s travelling tales has taught her a valuable lesson.
“People are less tolerant about each other. Malaysia is a good example of how people try to overcome their differences. Politics aside, we’re all just one big happy family,” she said with a smile.

-The Man Who Sold The World-