Every ride is an opportunity for growth!

Retirement has proved an interesting journey so far. Looking forward to what the days will bring…

self-discovery eh? I’d like to think I’ve changed in my own wanderings…

“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.”

― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

I look forward to reading your posts and share many of the same retirement sentiments. It’s a strange new world. I am also enjoying the discovery in each wandering moment.

You’ve got the method down Frank. Too bad about the incessant rain. Hope you find a better window soon.

I agree. It is cast unfairly as a negative personality trait with those engaged often portrayed as dreamers or worse. I believe a lot of good things arise from those people and that activity. As far as travel goes, you’re right about whimsical inclinations. I love having time for the unplanned walk or a chance to sit in some far flung cafe or restaurant and just do nothing. And weather — some of the best experiences spring from situations that don’t include blue skies.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. Love hearing other perspectives. Keeps my mind turning.

Of course, that was metaphorically speaking. This trip I took in late June literally had no destination in mind — just go out and head west. I put the trailer in a campground for 2-3 nights and then spend the days wandering the small villages, towns and countryside within a circle about 150 miles around my base. Then I move the trailer to a campground about 200 miles further west. I would have stayed longer than the 11 days I was out, but the rain everyday finally got to me. It was’t just the rain, but rather thunder-buggers, lightening, and down-pours that would happen 24/7. And it’s been that way since I got home. Happening that way here today. I might try again later in the month.

I have to confess (again) Frank to modeling my actions somewhat with you in mind. Looking at your photographs from so many trips has definitely had an influence on how I behave with scooter and camera. And I’m beginning the process of making more sense out of all the negatives, prints and digital files I have — again thinking of that work you’ve done.

Right, then left, then right and so forth — I’ve never fully implemented that because I invariably come to roads I don’t want to go down. Maybe it’s time to try it again.

I wandered as a kid. Every turn in the path or around a corner was a bright new world. I’m finding that feeling again now. The desire to wander on wheels or on foot has reared its head. I’m even thinking of bringing out the bicycle again.

Junior is attuned to life in uncanny ways. He has no iPhone or watch yet always seems to know the time. He keeps a watchful eye and responds to events. I can learn a lot from him.

Bridge camera. Is that like a chick bike? The Sony you describe can do practically anything. I like Sony cameras.