Vladimir Yarets is a native of Minsk (Belarus), ( where is this country in world map !) who has ridden his motorcycle through over 40
countries and 120,000 miles. To make his achievement all the more
remarkable he is deaf and mute. Did I mention that he is also 68 years old
and looking for new lands to conquer? I met Vladimir down my office where
he made my exploration look like a stroll in the park.
While returning from
lunch, I ran into Vladimir down my office. He seemed lost and was looking for help
in finding the Harley Davidson service center. When he shook my hand I could feel a metal crusher.
At 68 he is strong and fit. It was lunch break and the service center was
closed and I had the opportunity to chat with him. His bike is an exhibition with stickers all over. Communication was difficult in the beginning but soon got into
writing notes and sign languages. I realized that communication need not be
always verbal.
Vladimir A. Yaretsa at 68 seriously believes his personality will be by right honor in the Guinness Book of world records. Vladimir is the first hearing impaired person to have found determination and courage and set into a round-the-world trip on a motorbike. Currently he has traveled through more than 40 countries and covered the total distance exceeding 120,000 miles and at present riding through Sultanate of Oman. His next destination was Abudabi and I gave him the directions. A
sticker on the bikes says he started his adventure on started on the 27th of
May 2000, in Minsk , Republic of Belarus. I admire his spirit of adventure. I can't
imagine myself going around the world in a bike.
Meeting vladimir was encouraging as he showed that you are really never too old to grab life and pursue your dream. You can read more about his remarkable journey and his quest to be included in Guiness World Records at his website www.yarets.com
What do you see yourself doing when you’re 6?I ask myself now…
