Well, we made it to Alaska last night, with 3 hours to spare. That makes 49 states and 9 provinces in 13 days! Now we have rested and have begun a leisurely return back home, I think we earned it.
I brought my large leather daily journal with me on the trip. This usually is not the best idea as there is limited space to pack on the bike, better spacewise to bring something small. However I felt it was important to stay consistent in my daily journal.
By keeping the format for my journalling the same, I was more likely to use it, keep my momentum and further accomplish one of my personal goals.
The importance of blogging stuck with me through this trip as opposed to my last couple trips. It has become so ingrained that even on a rushed, time sensitive trip such as this one, I found the time to continue blogging regularly. The value of blogging is even more important when away from the kwoon. It keeps you engaged and lets others know you are still alive.
As mentioned in my last blog, I used this trip to apply the mental aspect we learn at the kwoon. The adversities we experienced, not to mention the lack of sleep presented challenges. Challenges that, without a calm mind, would not have been addressed so smoothly. It is fascinating how much I have changed in the time between last attempt and this one.
I am happy to announce my retirement from long distance motorcycle touring, priorities are changing in my life and I can't go out galavanting on my bike all the time. This was an incredible final hoorah, I could ask for nothing better.
That being said, I am quite sore and feeling the lack of physical training creeping up on me. I will fix that in no time, I will be back in time for class tomorrow!
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