Day 70 – Reflections
The well-aged guy spotted my bike and glanced at me. I know, most consider me old, but this guy was older. I could tell by his quick smile and the way it spread across the lines of his face and through his eyes that he was an old soul making the most of life. “What will you gain from this journey?” he asked. He used the word journey, not me. I had been asked a lot of questions since this bike trip started, but not this one. “That’s a good question.” I responded, and then I stumbled through an answer I don’t remember. But I do remember the question. In fact, I thought about the question often the rest of the journey. This journey taught me a lot about myself. I learned I have the fortitude to complete a 4,064-mile bike trip. It reinforced the value of perseverance. I learned I have very little control over a lot of things that impact me; and I learned to expect, and embrace, whatever surprises the day may bring. It taught me the importance of taking things o