Reflections

I can't believe that we have been finished now for almost two months. There isn't a day that passes that we don't think about our journey and yes, we miss it. I had the most difficult transition back to "real life" but I've come through on the other side. Neil (cyclist we met in NY from London) arrived at our house the day after we drove down from Seattle. It was fantastic having him here because of all people, he understood what we accomplished and what difficulties we faced. He put up with me as we ran errands.

"Is there more to life than just buying toilet paper at Costso?" I wondered. "Why is everyone in such a hurry?" There was the classic moment when I came back from Trader Joes having bought only desert. I couldn't choose anything for dinner because the choices were overwhelming.

Ah yes, the first week of reentry. I'm sure glad that is over.