Preparation Thoughts
It's funny sitting here in a relatively calm, quiet hotel room, thinking about the craziness that's already ensued, and that probably will again soon!
I'm calm, yet excited to go!
I hope the people out of the capital are more friendly.
I am just about ready to leave. I like the comfort of being still, yet I also like the action. I think it's important to go before you feel "fully" ready, so that you do go.
Riding is freedom. Is writing also a kind of freedom?
Out on the road, choosing your directions, pushing yourself forward and wherever you go. The wind in your face, the sun on your body.
Getting dirty is part of the fun!
Who knows what you'll find? Each ride is a surprise.
Bike touring is exercise, a game, travel, philosophy!
My route goes along the southern coast of Republica Dominicana. I like that I get to spend a while by the sea in a tropical country!
There are tradeoffs, of course. In my opinion, tropical countries often have tastier food, but less attractive people, warmer but excessively humid weather, less economic development (which I often consider a benefit), more dangerous diseases, and a more casual attitude. Overall, I like being in the tropics!
The southern coast looks urbanized for dozens of kilometers (probably farther than I'll get today). After that, there's a stretch with a couple of medium cities spaced farther apart. Then, there's a more isolated stretch, before hitting the east coast. At that isolated part, I'm not sure yet whether I'll head south towards the isolation, or north towards an inland city. Now thinking more of the quiet, but far from sure.
I like to plan ahead, and also make adjustments along the way. I probably lean considerably more towards planning than most people. That's not to say preparing -- there's a difference between planning and preparing! I'm more of a dreamer.
Making decisions has often confused me. Hence Worlds O Wisdom (to assist in making decisions). I've often asked how to make decisions. I guess there are countless different ways to make decisions. Weighing choices, instinct, intuition, whim. How do you make decisions?