4,600 miles is not a bad start

To be right back where you were to begin with.........

Back on the road........

“Freedom!- is the fatuous jingle of our civilization, but only those deprived of it have the barest inkling re: what the stuff actually is.”

2,100 or so miles in 5-6 days and here I stand starting at the freedom, lone time and endless expanse of Nature and space I so longed for the last few months. I believe I left California on a mission not for my self but for all those I left behind. From my great aunt in Brazil with her health issues and drama. For my father who once again battles with an illness which 1 in every 3 people will battle with in their lifetime. My mother a woman who's life should be made into a book or film to inspire and teach others values long forgotten. My good friend who in a blink of an eye lost the son he shared only a year of his life with. Likely a few others along the way which shall go unmentioned but never forgotten.

Leaving California behind months ago and heading out on this mission was a decision made for me by forces unknown. Though drained, a bit confused and out of touch with where I was and had gotten, I'd gladly do it all over again in the blink of an eye. As I've learned living ain't done alone and when those around you call and you can, answer promptly and give it your best without any regret.

Being back on the beat of a rubber tramp pulls strings on my harp which haven't been pulled in some time. Though enjoying California as much as I could while doing my time there weekend trips compare not to an endless journey where every new day is an endless universe of possibilities. Meeting those who've "gotten it" along the way only serves to reinforce the feeling that this may be where I belong. The gut as sharp as an arrow shouting this is the way!

High quality and small quantities is how I prefer my human interactions and for some reason beyond my understanding it seems those of us who understand pull on each other with a force greater than that of gravity. The places we visit, meet and mingle along the way probably trace back to areas with special indigenous meaning long forgotten. The times we share, memories, stories and comfort; genuine with no reciprocation warranted nor needed. These true "Human beings" who flutter on the edges of this world to them and to all of those yet to make the plunge I salute and welcome you with open arms!

West young man, west!

Happy is simple

Brasil

Much more to follow along with a nice little tale as to how I wound up in the ass end of Brasil sans Marla......

The universe calls out yet again......

"I believe

That every broken bone is meant to be

And when it heals it will be stronger than it was before"

Sitting here sipping on an overpriced and hyped caffeine concoction and mooching free wifi while slowly drifting back into the beat of the Road. Contemplating on how best to put down the last few chapters of this endless crazy journey I keep coming up blank.

If we were to talk medical statistics It would certainly be much easier. One broken tibia, one broken fibula, 4.5 months in a long cast, 4 orthopedic surgeries, 1 titanium tibial nail + 4 screws, 1 fibular plate + 8 screws, 1 radial head prosthesis removal, 6 weeks of home infusion antibiotics and a hardware staff infection just to make sure we get the point.

To be continued.....

 

Santa Cruz , Ca  

May 2014- August 2016 

After having to hang up Marla for the time being I wasted not a second sobbing over what it had come to be. Keeping the adventure fire alive keeps my Patagonia dream alive and inevitably gives me the purpose I so need. Everything from 4x4 exploring/camping with a moody old Cherokee, to rock climbing anything I can get my working limbs on, surfing the pacific on it's good days while just watching them roll when it's mood swings, backpacking the hell out of the Sierras, Kayaking and kayak camping fresh and salt, day hiking every and anywhere as well as picking up another Nikon to keep my eye in focus of what's important. A busy life is a lived life.

 

All good things come to those who wait.