Leaving yourself open, with no expectations, is surely the best way to allow the world to fall into place. It's like losing your wallet: you will not be able to find it until you stop searching. As soon as I surrender myself to the flow of life, life places incredible opportunities in front of me. This trip has been one large continuation of that and last night was no different.
After mulling over possible places to camp for the night in Fairmont I decided that, even though there would be a thunderstorm a-brewing, I was just going to not worry about it. Half a mushroom pizza and a stroll downtown later, I met Stacy. She had a rolled up yoga mat under one arm and was clad in spandex. BINGO! I introduced/followed her to the studio where I immediately went into my schpeal when I met the instructor: "Hi, my name is Maggie and I am biking to the West Coast. I would like to take your class and then ... I know this might sound strange but... do you think I could sleep in the studio this evening?" No, I may not sleep in the studio - I may take a fabulous TWO yoga classes (ahhh, I forgot the beauty of yoga) and then not only stay in her home but meet her fantastic relatives.
Diane and Bob graciously gave me a space to drop my gear and then we walked over to meet Karen, Andy, Kristy, and Joe. And their three huge, slobbering, puppy-eyed, mellow New Foundlands:) After a glass of wine and some great conversation about all of our various travels and adventures (and mutual friends from the East Coast!) an opportunity presented itself that mutually benefitted Karen/Andy and I. They need someone to drive their Suburban to San Francisco and I am worried I won't make it over the mountains in time to beat cold weather. TA-DA! Everyone is a winner!
Disclaimer: the biking from now until San Francisco will be sans the gear (weeee!) and only day trips when I get to certain destinations sporting fun bike trails. The rest will be via car (sorry - you can only keep the rubber down so much! Peter, forgive me!) I will still be blogging as I go though, and once I get to San Francisco, much more biking!
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its tone again,thats cool hope you have fun in the car and can you plze give us a call would love to hear from you.stay sweet and have fun
ReplyDeleteHey- this is Jen, Theko, and Thekiso. We are so enjoying reading about your adventures. Glad you are skipping through some of what I was worried about. San Francisco! Those hills oughtta give you a fair contest! Maggie, you have such a gift for connecting with people. Keep on truckin, and know that we are at the edge of our seats waiting to hear what's next!!
ReplyDeleteSo now you HAVE to come through Colorado and we'll introduce you to all our fun rides!
ReplyDeleteHi, Maggz -
ReplyDeleteHey, don't feel bad - technically, the rubber side is still down, even if your vehicle is a car ;)
I am impressed (but not surprised) with your ability to make friends everywhere!
Peter