IT’S THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION

Day 14 – Sunset Bay State Park, OR. 108 km

Sophie emerging from a runnel. There are a few of these and they're pretty intimidating - especially with the regular passing of the MONSTER RVs.
Sophie emerging from a tunnel. There are a few of these and they’re pretty intimidating – especially with the regular passing of the MONSTER RVs.

Great weather for riding today, although it blows hard around here. When it’s from behind, which is usually the case, all is good. But when it’s a headwind (rarely) or from the side (often) it’s hard to take. Makes me wonder why people here put up with it. I couldn’t.

We reached two milestones today: longest ride and passing the 1,000 km point on our trip. Sophie’s bearing up heroically, but I don’t want to do this distance again for a while. I have to keep reminding myself, it’s the journey, not the destination we’ve committed to. This is an ongoing struggle.

Of course, you know why Langlois is world famous. If so - Please tell!
Of course, you know why Langlois is world famous. If so – Please tell!

We were obliged to share a campsite here with a couple from Eugene travelling with their dog, Indie, who is towed in a trailer. Brittany (32) is relentlessly cheerful and reminds me of the woman from Portlandia. Her partner (husband?) Tom is mid-sixties and retired. Interesting match-up. They are bound for Mexico but with no deadline. This is good, as they only make 25 miles a day. As Mexico is at least 1,000 miles away, it will take them a long time. But then, I think the destination is not really important for these two. It’s just a motivating idea. Their real purpose is engaging in the everyday routine of being on the road (with a dog!) on their bikes. Wherever that road eventually takes them, and for as long as they like it. I doubt they’ll reach Mexico. But I certainly wish them well.

2 thoughts on “IT’S THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION”

  1. Hi guys! Marisa and I are pass
    ing through Mendocino at the moment (Moody’s Cafe has wifi). A few more epic hills and curves and narrowish shoulders to go on your JOURNEY. :D) Thinking of you daily and enjoying your fun blogs! Good going Sophie – you rock girl!

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