“Miles from nowhere,
think I’ll take my time,
to reach there.”
Cat Stevens.
The morning is so cold I need to wear everything. My water bottles become slushys.
Yet people are living traditional lives throughout these mountains.
I climb to 7400 feet, sucking in all the thin air I can, loving the ascent, the views, the wildness, the stark beauty; this is what I cycle for, this is what life was meant for.
And then, there is the descent.
I coast for miles, pedaling backwards in a futile attempt to stop shivering.
I end up on a mile high desert plateau. Large geologies arise and vanish as my small wheels spin.
The road intrudes on timeless mud brick villages.
Homes arise from the earth and crumble back into it.
He looks cool in my sunglasses, but I doubt he has bathed in months.
Miles from nowhere,
think I’ll take my time…
to reach there.
Midelt, a more modern city.
City kids.
What a great, great ride today. How good life can be.
Glad to hear you’ll be gifting yourself some deep relaxing time.
I know it’s not tomorrow … Sounds like another month to go before
You head home to rest.
I have to ask, Do you think there are Hot Springs in those mountains ?
Happy Travels
Very special views ~ Cynthia
Head home to rest?
Hi Eric,
Yes I am coming home for a while on March 6th. I wrote about it yesterday in the entry titled “Turnaround.” If I keep on without a break traveling is going to become routine and less enjoyable. What feels unique and rich to me is to stay in one place for a while with comforts around me.
Hi Cynthia,
I do think there are some warm springs here. I think they mix with the regular snowmelt though.
Hi Shawn,
Did you ever warm up?
Yes, in bed. The room temperature is in the 40′s. The shower was lukewarm and made me colder. But I have a sore throat and headache this AM and am going to stay put for today.
Not sure how I missed your ‘Turnaround’ post; try to read all of them on the same day as they come into my inbox. I’m sure a pause within your Aliveness cause will help you reflect on how you’ve been approaching your journey, see how the insights you’ve gained/confirmed affects your life back home as a Stationaryist, and give you more clarity about where to go next. Would love to see you when you’re home for a while, and I would keep reading if you write while you’re home, too! Take care, Shawn. Stay warm and safe…
Thanks Eric! Right now I am sick and need to get well.
Hi Shawn, Good choice. Would love to see you when your home.