Beware of Darkness Tour - 2020 - Boca Raton FL to Breckenridge CO




Red, White, & Blue - July 8, 2020



I think it fitting to begin the blog this year with a reference to a Leon Russell song.  I could have titled this first entry Stranger in a Strange Land  (partial Leon Russell lyrics below)- a nod to both Leon Russell and Robert Heinlein.  

Well, I don't exactly know

What's going on in the world today
Don't know what there is to say
About the way the people are treating
Each other, not like brothers
Leaders take us far away from ecology

With mythology and astrology
Has got some words to say
About the way we live today
Why can't we learn to love each other
It's time to turn a new face
To the whole world wide human race
Stop the money chase

Lay back, relax
Get back on the human track
Stop racing toward oblivion
Oh, such a sad, sad state we're in
And that's a thing
So, in this crazy year, I will dodge enemies seen and unseen.  To quote Russell again: How many miles will it take to see the sun.  Taking risks, but being smart about it, is what life is all about.
Beginning at 3 am tomorrow, I am taking my journey through Baton Rouge, LA to College Station, TX, then through the heart of Texas on my way to Taos, NM, ending up in Breckenridge, CO.  Now trying to get my HAZMAT suit in my panniers will be interesting (just kidding).  
Packing cans of Trader Joe's tuna and a loaf of Ezekiel bread, and plenty of water, I should get through just fine.  
I will power though on Florida's Turnpike to HWY 75 to I-10 and I-12 to Baton Rouge will be my first day - 13 hours.  I will be frazzled.  Picture me spraying disinfectant like a fumigator with no building tent. My hair standing up on end.  Oh, anxiety always precedes a change - anticipation is always different from reality.  I will drink to that!
[Clarification:  George Harrison wrote the song Beware of Darkness that was covered by Leon Russell.  However,  Leon Russell and Don Preston wrote Stranger in a Strange Land.  Note: there are a number of songs with this title - not the same song]

Comments

  1. JunebugJuly 8, 2020 at 10:28 PM

    Born to be Wild could be your anthem. Wishing you an exciting and adventurous journey. Be safe and God speed. Denise June

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    1. Rob MarquseeJuly 9, 2020 at 4:56 PM

      Thanks so much for your comment. Well the first day - 98 in Louisiana. A hot adventure. I hope all is well.

      Rob

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  2. Bob LJuly 9, 2020 at 7:29 PM

    Stay safe and happy trails to you.

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