Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Being part of the world... yet apart from it.
As I said in "Slower Traffic Keep Right" bicycle tourists are traveling in a time layer that is quite different from the majority of the world. But that's really just one example of the on-again, off-again connection between the bicycle tourist and the rest of the world. That has to do with the passage of time, but I'm also talking about the significance of time. Knowing the date, or the day of the week, or accurately knowing the time of day is much less important to me when I touring on my bike compared with when I'm living the rest of my life. That doesn't mean I am able to ignore it completely. Recognizing the difference between weekday and weekend, or rush hour versus non-rush hour, can be very helpful. But who gets picked as a presidential running mate seems to pale in importance to how much longer it might continue to rain. "When am I going to eat next?" is a much more prominent question in my mind than "How many gold medals?"
But as the asphalt passes under my feet, and the cars whizz past, it is impossible to ignore the gravitational pull of civilization. My next water fillup might come from a convenience store and dinner might come from a grocery store in the next town. All these things are a constant reminder that I'm still a part of civilization, but in so many ways, I'm apart from it. What most matters to me while I'm touring on my bicycle becomes very basic. I need to protect myself from the elements; I need to maintain my health and nutrition, and I want to get to my destination. Any issue or concern that doesn't fall under one of those categories seems superfluous.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Slower traffic keep right
Monday, September 8, 2008
It is different when you don't have to be back at work any time soon
Fudge? Maple Walnut of course!
Pippin: But what about breakfast?
Aragorn: You've already had it.
Pippin: We've had one, yes. But what about second breakfast?
[Aragorn stares at him, then walks off.]
Merry: Don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip.
Pippin: What about elevensies? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn't he?
Merry: I wouldn't count on it.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Greetings from Jasper
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
St mary's to prince of wales..only 47 miles
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
the big rie begins
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Day one
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Back at last..
Saturday, August 16, 2008
A new high
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Morning in Alberta
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Glacier National Park
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