We’ve been cycling for about 2 weeks now and I have to say we have really loved getting down to the basics, eat, sleep and ride. Everyone in our nomadic community has pretty much settled into life out of a little red box. Sounds crazy, but I highly recommend it. It’s amazing how much more you enjoy the simple things…like tarmac, a coke stand and a chance to wash your hair. Oh…and finding a forgotten snickers bar in the middle of the night when you’re trying to prepare a blog entry?….well, that’s enough to send you over the moon! Yup, as tired as we may get, or as challenging things become we are really loving this.
I figured something out too. Ever since we decided to go on this journey, and especially since we started, there have been countless times that I have had to push myself out of my comfort zone…light years out of my comfort zone. Somewhere along the line, I figured out that being outside of your comfort zone is much more fun than being trapped in it.
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January 28th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
WOW - thanks for taking the time to let those of us sitting in front of the TV share your experience in Africa.
You and Spiros are in our thoughts as you undertake your great adventure!
January 30th, 2008 at 7:49 am
maria and spiros,
do you guys ever ger sick of eating a snicker bar?
it is really cool what you guys are doing. how much wars have you guys pased?
thank you maria and spiros
from alisha
January 30th, 2008 at 7:59 am
dear maria and spiros
i think what your doing is so cool. is it dangerous where you are? i have 1 question, do you guys get tired of biking all the time.
from erika at terry fox school gr.4
ps thank you for all that your doing !!
February 1st, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Amen brother. AAAAMMMEEENNNN!!!
Out of the comfort zone and into really living.
Keep rocking guys. Inspiring us all back home.
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:33 am
Hi Alisha
Thank you for writing to us. We really like Snickers bars so haven’t gotten tired of it yet.
We also eat a lot of other foods to stay healthy and to have enough energy to bike all day. Lots of water is also important.
Thank you again
Maria and Spiros
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:38 am
Hi Erika
Thank you! We have cycled about 2000 km so far, a very long distance but we have not gotten bored of it yet. We really like cycling and the places we have gone to are very interesting. The people we have met have been very friendly and welcoming.
Thank you again.
Maria and Spiros
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:43 am
James, thank you so much for your constant support. Can’t tell you how much it means to us. Hope you are enjoying the blog and the pics.
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:46 am
Hey Willie!
Thank you so very much as well. Having an awesome time. This is an incredible experience. We are loving the bikes BTW!!Say hello to everyone at the shop for us as well.
Maria and Spiros
February 7th, 2008 at 7:53 am
I miss u guys so much!!!!!! i c’ant wait 2 see u again. Please keep uploding your blog you keeping every one entertained! love marissa
February 8th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Maro,
What are you doing in the red box? It looks like your bathing….I bet Pipi does not fit in the box….I miss you alot…. I love you alot..cant wait to see you..
February 10th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hello Marissa and Peter,
We miss you so much too!!!!!!!!!!! Thinking about you every day. Yes Peter, I’m taking a bath in my little red box. It was a lot of fun.
We love you very, very much. We can’t wait to see you too.
XOXOXO