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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...