Every year around this time, I start to dread my summer trip. "Ugh," I say to myself. "Wouldn't it be nicer to sit in Prospect Park, eat a nice sandwich, and reread Infinite Jest? Wouldn't that be more fun than doing a Spanish immersion class/training Muay Thai/trekking in the Himalayas/riding a mother-effing bike through the mother-effing mountains in north Laos?" Traveling itself is fun, but preparing to travel is NOT so fun, unless you enjoy purchasing lip balm with sunblock and expensive smart wool t-shirts.
Now, I must digress. In many ways, James is an excellent husband. He's kind, smart, supportive, bla bla bla. And, he's extremely knowledgeable and curious about the world. That can be a double-edged sword. See, there are many things about this trip that I'm trepidatious. I'm concerned about the heat, the sun, the insurgents and bandits on Route 13 between Krasi and Luang Prabang (haha! Just kidding, Mom!), and boredom.
I was not worried about developing abcesses on my rear end. But, thanks to James and his tireless curiousity, I now know that absesses, boils, and cysts are in my future. James sent me the following blog. Personally, I'm sorry I read it. I would recommend that you DON'T read it. But, you're an adult, and you have to do what's right for you, as my brother would say.
http://www.mediocreathlete.com/health-and-wellness/crotchfest-2012-this-sport-is-stupid-and-gross-edition
My rear end may not be prepared for the trip, but my bike is, finally. I got it fitted (in a non-Type A sort of way) at the awesome 718 Cyclery (http://www.718c.com/), and now my knee doesn't hurt anymore. I took another bike repair class at Recycle a Bicycle (http://www.recycleabicycle.org/) and (possibly misguidedly) think I can deal with any bike issues I have (as long as they're a flat tire! or a brake/derailleur adjustment!) The bike computer is set up (you can look forward to statistical analyses of my rides!) and I finally have my bike pump attached to the frame. I think I have everything I need, and I don't think there's anything in my bags that I don't need.My bags are not that heavy, at least while I'm lifting them in the comfort of my living room.
Next time I write, I'll be in CAMBODIA.
XOXO
Now, I must digress. In many ways, James is an excellent husband. He's kind, smart, supportive, bla bla bla. And, he's extremely knowledgeable and curious about the world. That can be a double-edged sword. See, there are many things about this trip that I'm trepidatious. I'm concerned about the heat, the sun, the insurgents and bandits on Route 13 between Krasi and Luang Prabang (haha! Just kidding, Mom!), and boredom.
I was not worried about developing abcesses on my rear end. But, thanks to James and his tireless curiousity, I now know that absesses, boils, and cysts are in my future. James sent me the following blog. Personally, I'm sorry I read it. I would recommend that you DON'T read it. But, you're an adult, and you have to do what's right for you, as my brother would say.
http://www.mediocreathlete.com/health-and-wellness/crotchfest-2012-this-sport-is-stupid-and-gross-edition
My rear end may not be prepared for the trip, but my bike is, finally. I got it fitted (in a non-Type A sort of way) at the awesome 718 Cyclery (http://www.718c.com/), and now my knee doesn't hurt anymore. I took another bike repair class at Recycle a Bicycle (http://www.recycleabicycle.org/) and (possibly misguidedly) think I can deal with any bike issues I have (as long as they're a flat tire! or a brake/derailleur adjustment!) The bike computer is set up (you can look forward to statistical analyses of my rides!) and I finally have my bike pump attached to the frame. I think I have everything I need, and I don't think there's anything in my bags that I don't need.My bags are not that heavy, at least while I'm lifting them in the comfort of my living room.
Next time I write, I'll be in CAMBODIA.
XOXO
How are you shipping the bike, as in what sort of carrier?
ReplyDeleteSafe Journeys, and good luck.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Frances and hope all goes well on your trip, will be checking in while working Summer School (ugh!! :-))
ReplyDeleteAwaiting your post from Cambodia - hope your flight went well!
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