I came across a quote from Marcel Proust a couple of weeks ago and today seemed as good as any to finally use it.
"The only true voyage of discovery would not be to visit strange lands but to behold the universe through the eyes of another."
The picture below of the cable stretched across the road from utility pole to utility pole may not be viewed from the eyes of another but I when I saw it against the blue sky there was an elegant simplicity that really struck me.
We normally wouldn't give such a sight a second thought (and I have passed beneath this cable a countless number of times) but today when I saw it I thought of how awe struck we would be if this had been the creation of, say, a spider or moth.
Speaking of viewing through the eyes of another...
And, just down the road, this is all they left.
The remainder of my ride was a blur and all I know is that I suddenly found myself back at the truck on Habberton Rd. Two hours and some 20 more miles had passed. Abduction? You be the judge. Whatever went on, a good time was had by all.
Today's Ride: 2hrs 59mins 34.08 miles. 55° Miles YTD: 8,631.48
Number of miles per day needed to reach 10,000 miles by the end of the year: 26.32
Donations for Biking for Food, which support the Community Meals at St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, AR, can be sent to: Biking for Food, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701
Or, make a pledge per bike miles ridden at www.stpaulsfay.org/bikingforfood.html.
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