You know you're in the rural/conservative/traditional part of the country when...

About to set off for Tampa, Florida! :)

Rock & Roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

For those learning to travel by bicycle, here is the most essential position:

Here's my answer over at Goodreads:

Inspiration comes from many sources: life experiences, reading books, communicating with other people. Often what starts out as a whim grows into a story, taking on a life of its own as it transforms into a book! :)

Seems like a great book!!! :)
Burrito Adventurer 1: 201st Squadron - WWII Mexican Expeditionary Air Force (Volume 1)

Wow! :)
Made it to Tallahassee! :)

Lots of riding, surprisingly good weather, smooth rolling. Doing a bunch of thinking along the way, in preparation for the upcoming riding and writing. Meeting plenty of friendly folks in Florida! :)
By the way, for touring, while a mountain bike frame can serve very well as a sturdy workhorse, thicker smoother tires seem to work a LOT better than knobby mountain bike tires.
Rock & Roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Went up from the coast a bit, and now in the Florida panhandle aka redneck country! Confederate flags, gas stations selling guns, Fox News in McDonald's, pickup trucks everywhere, and lots of woods...
Now in Blountstown, on the way towards Tallahassee...

"Calhounctycourthousefl1" by Ebyabe - Own work. Licensed under CC BY 2.5 via Commons.

Rock & Roll!!!!!!!! :)

Now in Panama City, Florida! :)
Just had a 99c breakfast, didn't know they even made those any more! :)
Riding along the gulf, cool yet sunny. Doing pretty good mileage, and enjoying the scenery.
Went through the fantastic Alys Beach! :)

Rock & Roll!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

My latest article, at Culture Whiz:

Mexico is a Hispanic country in North America. The festive culture celebrates a mix of "Indian" (precolonial) traditions, Spanish customs, and modern American influence. The Spanish language and the Catholic church play large roles in society. A sensuous blend of food, music, and color lend themselves to create a vivid community.

Now in Fort Walton Beach, Florida! :)

Carrying on from the panhandle down south.
Riding some good miles, enjoying the places, meeting more amazing people, and generally moving forth! :)
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!! :)