Category Archives: Philosophy

Reflections after coming home

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Administrator

It’s been two weeks since I returned home from my grand journey. Time to reconnect with family in Florida, time to unpack everything and time to settle in. Also time to adjust to a more normal life back home and … Continue reading →

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Immersion versus Insulation

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Administrator

Much progress in civilization has come from more insulation from and control over the vagaries of our environment: A roof over our head, an enclosed steel box transporting us from A to B, an air-conditioned and artificially lighted living space, … Continue reading →

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Carreterra Austral – Rain is inevitable, Suffering is optional

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Administrator

Since last Saturday, Jan-30, I have been traveling North on the Carreterra Austral from Villa O’Higgins. South Chile is one of the rainiest places on Earth, and this seems to be a particularly bad summer with lots of rain and … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Part 2

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Administrator

Later today (Jan-11) I will board a plane to Santiago de Chile and then on to Ushuaia, Chile. In a few days I will start riding from the Southern-most point in Patagonia back up North towards Central America. While I … Continue reading →

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End of the Decade – Midpoint of the Project

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Administrator

One week ago I temporarily returned from riding and hiking in the tropics of Central America back to the normal everyday life at home (Florida). A great time to enjoy reconnecting with family, relaxing without day-long rides or hikes, replenishing … Continue reading →

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