As far as the recovery, I couldn't have hit a better spot. 4 Days of jet-lagged-enthusiasm killed my cycling spirits. I'm very grateful for the warm and loving place and company I found myself in these past 2 weeks. I was able to put myself and my plan back together and am ready to hit the road again.
Teeth were pulled these past 2 weeks (not mine!), (ali)gators were spotted while kayaking (by me for sure!), the veggie had venison (wild stuff, short chain), a dog has been walked (daily), amazing people were introduced, laughs en words of comfort were shared and most of all, I had a chance to recharge, to get back on my feet, and I have the feeling I'm gonna need all the extra batteries I can lay my hands on! Thank God I'm green and solar-rechargeable.
Staying with Diana and Max (the lab), there are no words for here kindness and inspiration. I came to meet so many of her great, loving and interesting friends. In just 2 weeks I feel like I grew up here and never have known any better. I take with me warm memories and the belief in the unconditionally kindness of people in particular as well as in general. There is love and happiness all around us, you just have to open up your eyes and heart.
So far for hitting the soft spot, moving over to the tough part. I'm heading out again on Saturday (with a little push in the back from Diana, sweetie pie, who will drive me up to Jacksonville, Florida). Roughly two weeks, 1280 km, of pedaling will take me up to Richmond, Virginia where my East Coastal adventure will take a 90 degrees twist into the USA heartland. "Not really the scenic route you're taking there" & "Oh honey that's plains with nothing really in it" - are some of the very encouraging remarks I got so far. Maybe. I don't know. Let's find out!
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