tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post3914962795766832289..comments2024-03-26T02:28:32.963+13:00Comments on Solo Female Cycling Around the World: How Long Is Too Long For A Bicycle Tour?Loretta Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05507227242886781094noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post-37292094875075739782013-11-28T22:28:16.399+13:002013-11-28T22:28:16.399+13:00Well done Loretta. As others say regularly, you ar...Well done Loretta. As others say regularly, you are an inspiration to us all.But maybe a break isn't such a bad idea. After a modest 18 months touring on our tandem we were ready to come home to New Zealand. The lure of family and friends was strong, and like you we were aware that there was a lack of depth to the conversations we had with many of those we met (other cyclists were often the exception). Now, after only a month home, we are getting the urge to resume cycling somewhere, anywhere. Taking a break doesn't need to mean it's all over. It may be just a chance to rekindle the enthusiasm. Mike Brockie & Judy Yeomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639211586532347540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post-69557065032174652662013-11-05T11:52:26.354+13:002013-11-05T11:52:26.354+13:00We have met people who have definitely been on the...We have met people who have definitely been on the road too long and you just want to tell them to go home. They seem not to see anything and be miserable. A short stay at home is often enough to make you value cycle touring more and reinvigorate you for another stint on the road. Take Care HarrietNeil and Harriet Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202417694065189934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post-65567451080135052662013-11-01T05:22:30.491+13:002013-11-01T05:22:30.491+13:00Even superwomen need some rest eheh
'quiting&...Even superwomen need some rest eheh<br /><br />'quiting' and reflecting and resuming, is part of the trip and the challengeicingcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838289590137127055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post-46632035889902101622013-11-01T01:28:40.551+13:002013-11-01T01:28:40.551+13:00Dearest Loretta,
life is not playing out between ...Dearest Loretta, <br />life is not playing out between our birth and death, life is this breath and this breath only. With it we have a direction towards the future, but we have no debt to our past or duty to fulfil past ambitions, nor can we assume there will always be time for meaningful expression and connection later. <br />If cycling on is the best use of this breath, then do it, but when it becomes more about the goal than the journey, it may be time to enjoy some of the other meaningful parts of this wonderful life. <br />You are incredible, not because of what you've done, but because of what you do, and who you are, which carries part of the you that started this journey and part of the you that changed each day. Do not tie yourself to who you used to be, be now, be you, you lose nothing by being true to yourself in the present. You are loved.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00335997508544871086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post-19091944517951333002013-10-31T22:55:51.344+13:002013-10-31T22:55:51.344+13:00bless ya!bless ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post-51061504002359109962013-10-31T19:52:41.658+13:002013-10-31T19:52:41.658+13:00You are a legend and I enjoy your blogs so funny a...You are a legend and I enjoy your blogs so funny and witty,perhaps you need to have a 3 month break and lay on a couch and not move,this may get the heart fluttering again for the road .<br /><br />Hugs from OZ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post-18878424947148687802013-10-31T16:12:28.482+13:002013-10-31T16:12:28.482+13:00Yes, I agree you are absolutely an inspiration. So...Yes, I agree you are absolutely an inspiration. Sometimes the greatest goal can to figure out how to go home when it's time. Be well, happy pedalling...around the world or at home.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377189000287900173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764076572936930256.post-77778413444072432102013-10-31T13:35:53.615+13:002013-10-31T13:35:53.615+13:00Thank you for touring and sharing... You are an in...Thank you for touring and sharing... You are an inspiration. AmiiAmorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662353159591546208noreply@blogger.com