Thermopolis WY
I'm camped just off the roadway up near a rock formation and in red, red clay. Beautiful spot except for the traffic. In the morning I'll roll right down into the Wind River Canyon!
I have about 50 miles left and I just don't know if I'll roll in tomorrow night or Sunday morning. Depends on what tomorrow brings my way.
This finishing is such sweet sorrow. I've had such a blast on this trip. Met so many wonderful new friends. Played with so many old ones. Not old, old:). It's been a full, rich, fun-filled summer! Hiking and biking!! A great mix.
There's only 2 things I'd change. I'd bring more audiobooks and I'd learn how to adjust the shifting cables so the click aligns with a gear change. I need to know how to do that. And I still need to adjust how my gear goes on the bike. I'd like to be able to grab a bag and have all my cooking gear and food together. Now it's in the pods on each side. Have to rethink that. I've been really looking the part of bag lady lately with all the rags and bags tied on. I like things handy. Maybe too handy:).
My wish is that more women try doing things on their own. People shouldn't be so surprised that I'm alone. It shouldn't be such an anomaly. I see so many women on the backs of motorcycles, like an accessory. "I got my hog and I got my babe!". Although some are on their own cycles, but then they're always following the man. He has to lead. That requires testosterone, I guess! And even in the RVs that pass me: the guy is always driving with the gal sitting faithfully in the passenger seat. What gives? Are we still second class citizens? Do we need a man to protect and guide us? Really? I love men I really do! But we need to figure out this partnership role. Men need to find out how to be strong enough to take the back seat sometimes without it affecting their ego. I'd love to hear some feedback on the subject because I think it's a complicated but important one. Why don't more women do things on their own? Why don't women share the leadership role? Why don't women ride on the front with the man behind? Why don't the girls drive the RVs for awhile? Could I ride on the back? Yes sometimes. As long as I got to ride up front too!
Ok. Off my soapbox. Just wanted to share something I've been noticing a lot out here.
Steering BagLady
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