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Well, I've taken a day to recover from the tour.. after 25 days and over 5,000 miles on the road, I didn't think the tour would phase me in the least, but truth be told.. it was tiring. About 1,000 more miles in 3 days and plenty of socializing to go along with it.. maybe that was the tiring part..
I've come to learn that the reality of working as a motorcycle tour guide isn't quite as glamorous as it sounds.. don't get me wrong, at the end of the day, all you really did is hang out and ride amazing roads..
Anyway, back in Sunnyvale at the moment starting to organize the plan of attack for opening Sopiago Springs Motorcycle Resort. While I work on the logistics of Special Use Permits, Forest Service regulations, County planners, and DOT regulations, I've got some preparations to do for the next two weekends.. a little over 100 people showing up on friday for the weekend, then another 100ish people for the Pashnit gathering the following weekend.. Think I'll head up there tues. or wed. to get started..
There is no cell reception at the camp, but if I ride a couple of miles to the top of the ridge, I can pick up a signal (supposedly).. and there is a land line (you'll have to call me for the number). I think I'll have internet access, so email might be the best method of contact..
While there are plenty of philosophical and emotional neurons firing in my brain, oddly, I don't have much to philosophize about.. And while there are certainly times during which I am completely and utterly content, this has certainly been a tougher transition than anticipated.
People have marveled at the fact that my worldly possessions are contained within my panniers, and the 'gypsy' has almost become a nickname.
Until next time..
I've come to learn that the reality of working as a motorcycle tour guide isn't quite as glamorous as it sounds.. don't get me wrong, at the end of the day, all you really did is hang out and ride amazing roads..
Anyway, back in Sunnyvale at the moment starting to organize the plan of attack for opening Sopiago Springs Motorcycle Resort. While I work on the logistics of Special Use Permits, Forest Service regulations, County planners, and DOT regulations, I've got some preparations to do for the next two weekends.. a little over 100 people showing up on friday for the weekend, then another 100ish people for the Pashnit gathering the following weekend.. Think I'll head up there tues. or wed. to get started..
There is no cell reception at the camp, but if I ride a couple of miles to the top of the ridge, I can pick up a signal (supposedly).. and there is a land line (you'll have to call me for the number). I think I'll have internet access, so email might be the best method of contact..
While there are plenty of philosophical and emotional neurons firing in my brain, oddly, I don't have much to philosophize about.. And while there are certainly times during which I am completely and utterly content, this has certainly been a tougher transition than anticipated.
People have marveled at the fact that my worldly possessions are contained within my panniers, and the 'gypsy' has almost become a nickname.
Until next time..
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Maybe you just named your bike..."the gypsy." Transitions and change can leave a person breathless and wordless...sometimes, it is nice to pause and enjoy the time when...things stay the same...just for a little while...even for an experiential junkie like you. Take care, Ken, I've enjoyed your ride.
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At last Ken, another leg of life's journey has come to a pause. Breathe the fresh clean air and marvel at the wonders that surround you. I'm really glad you shared your trip with us. Thank you. I also thought the gypsy comment was a possible name for the bike of all bikes. I'm glad your're safe.
Glad you made it, man! Live it up!
Dude!
The trauma of moving (relocating - even for all the right reasons) is second only to losing a loved-one. So it's no surprise that your emotions are more appearant and a little amped; just go with it.
Like the contents of your paniers, a major journey can show you what is essentially you vs what was suggested (and often imposed) upon you by your surroundings.
Knowing you, I'm sure you read Melville's 'Moby Dick' at some point in the past. After this most recent "voyage" you might read it again; I think you would connect to it in suprisingly new ways.
May you have fair winds and following seas.
Doc
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