No turning back now

Well so far on my trek I have done an excellent job of distracting myself with a few movies, some rest, and the duty free cart.  But this is it, I'm completely on my own now.

As I type this I'm about 85% of the way to Tanzania - somehwere over Ethiopia I think, and am just starting to reflect on what I have gotten myself into. One question keeps popping into my mind...

What is this all about anyways? 

Before I left I was asked this same question 100 times  by friends and I went back to the same answer... if not now, when? 

That doesn't really mean anything though. I was giving a bull shit answer to divert the question and not truly have to think about the purpose of my adventure. 

To list a few... visiting another continent, experiencing a different culture, conquering a fear, and becoming inspired by the beautiful scenery are all motivating forces for me. 

But I chose this trip, to this awe-inspiring place, in this fashion (solo with no plans and no frills) to get clarity on life. I don't have material items, current and past relationships, or any sort of expectation of who I'm supposed to be out here. I'm completely on my own with just my own thoughts. It's both a scary and exhilarating feeling all at once. 

I can't yet tell you what that clarity is going to do for me. Am I going to come home a completely changed man and decide to give it all away and live off the grid? I'd say the chances of that are about zero. However, what I designed this trip for, what travel is supposed to do, is to provide perspective on things. 

My question to you is... What aspect of your life do you feel you need a better perspective on and how do you achieve it? 

I suppose you don't have to go to Africa by yourself to make it happen,  but there is no turning back now!


Until next time...