Did i bring enough underwear? ...was the first question that went through my head as i pulled out of my driveway on a hot weekday morning. I spent only 3 hours packing, the road was calling me, it was time to go.
I had been praying for some sunshine since the last week at Catalina Island was nothing but overcast.
The sea gods answered my call and now it was blazing hot, or as the Britts would say "bloody hot!" Either way I had blue skies for the next 1,000 miles.
Did I forget anything else?? Mental inventory check:
tools
books
sleeping bag and pad,
camp stove and fuel
clothes
sunblock
munchies
camera
camel pack
miscellaneous stuff
......
and the monkey!
The bike took well to its first road trip in over a year and we..... (the bike - the monkey - and I) quickly fell into a rhythmic harmony, cruising north, leaving L.A. far behind.
My first destination would be my parents ranch house in Angels Camp, about 400 miles north, nestled in the Western Sierras and not too far from Yosemite.
I already started to feel my head clear as I entered the greater San Joaquin Basin at the top of the Grape Vine, also known as the bread basket of California.
The mind can do funny things when a motorbike helmet is wrapped around it for hours on end, especially in the heat, and did I mention?? it was bloody hot!
I tend to revisit unanswered questions, like old friends you only see once in a while. The road is that venue for me, where I spend time with these questions, like
“What am I doing with my life that has a positive impact on my fellow man and planet?”
“What am I supposed to be doing with it?”
"How can I be a part of spreading peace and love in the world?"
“Where can I get a fresh bag of baby spinach?!?”
Thoreau once wrote "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.”
Socrates said that “the unexamined life is not worth living”.
Pretty heavy shit boys!
These have always been profound statements and resonate with me like city traffic noise does with a New Yorker. It’s always there, whether you want it or not, and sometimes you really don’t. Nevertheless, a part of everyday life.
That’s what this trip is about. To come closer to that resonance and let the particles of my being, my body and spirit, melt together again with the earth beneath my boots & tires. As the miles roll on and the landscape rises before me and falls away behind me, as the sun appears on the horizon and passes overhead and sinks into the purple silhouette of the Cascade Ranges, I'm puttering along on this trusty old bike and perhaps answer a few of those old questions.
Namaste ~ :-)
16 comments:
It's so great when I get something from you my dear brother! Hope you have a wonderful trip with a lot of exciting things. Let me know when you drive to Viet Nam :)), I really want you try your old motorbike!! By the way when you meet your parents please give my regards to them.
Take care of yourself brother!
Hello my dearest and longest friend oh do i miss you it has been almost three years since i seen you. miles is doing great and i want you to meet him when are you getting back? and thank you for the email as long as i know your ok i will be ok man you write really well i enjoyed reading your blog
Love ya
Have a great time on the bike!
Nanci and I will keep our eye on the boat for you. I got $20 for that tube on eBay by the way.
Stay cool Johannes!
Frosty
May all your questions be answered by more questions that eventually lead you to the greatest part of yourself.
God speed, dear friend! May the wind be always at your back, a new discovery ahead of you, and the beauty of a present stillness live in your heart.
-beaverly
Hey Buddy,
I needed a good laugh today. Looks like ur having blast.
When you get back we will be in our new office and I’ll do my best to have you sit next to me (YoooHama Momma). A friendly name for a good friend.
B out.
Johannes,
I am very happy you have included me in your adventure.
Safe trip.
Dave M.
Hi fellow, good to know u are fine and still hiting the road from time to time. Greetz from german settler
Thoroughly enjoying the updates and pictures. Love the quotes! I have always been a fan of "We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once." Can't wait for your adventure to bring you my way! We will dance together!!!
Erika
What's up Big Yo? Haha. That's my new name for you. I appreciate you including me on your adventures. Your writing is entertaining and it sounds like your really enjoying the open road.Keep the updates and photos coming bru, we'll be here when you get back.Check my book out if you get a chance.Be safe out there bru.- Sonny
So....the question remans....
did you bring enough underwear?
~e
(deine Nachbarin)
Hey Johannes,
Great blog and I'm so envious of you and your road trip. Are you eventually going to wind up at Burning Man at the end of this month?
Love the pics keep them coming.
Take care and be safe.
Keith (Ben & Kim's friend)
I needed some information and was searching on Ask Jeeves for it. I visited each of the top 10 pages that came up but didn’t get any relevant result... I then luckily found your diamond forum in the dirt and thought to check it out. This is what I wanted!
Cheers peeps at germannomad.blogspot.com and keep the great effort up.
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