The Meaning of Adventure
I have decided to take, what will be for me, an adventure. I will ride my motorcycle from Boca Raton, Florida to Vancouver Island, BC. - an approximately 4000 mile journey through the back roads of America. Now, this is not an unusual adventure for a whole subculture of motorcyclists who do this on a regular basis. I suppose that when a person repeats what was initially a challenge, the more mundane it becomes - it becomes second nature, the fear subsides, and some of the thrill is gone. I just have to remind myself that when a person gets on a motorcycle for the first time (even if it is merely to ride around the block), it is a very big adventure. It was for me. After years of riding, getting on a motorcycle is now second nature. My trip begins on June 5, 2018 and will end sometime later in the month. I have to keep the end date open since who knows what will distract me along the way. Daily blog posts will begin on May 5, 2018 to cov...