North Sea to Black Sea

torge 5. Oktober 2015Uncategorized

2 months of cycling from Cuxhaven to Istanbul along the Elbe and Danube rivers to the Mediterranean Sea. Side trips to the Adriatic Coast and Kosovo are welcomed breaks of the constant pedaling.

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The fascination of travelling lies in the uncertainty of the unknown. Every mile that Columbus sailed westward was a ride into uncertainty. An uncertainty that the majority of people of his time declared to lead to certain death. Every day of my travels takes me to new terrain and awaits with new challenges, which I need to tackle repeatedly. When leaving the monotony of everyday life, I am entering the insecurity of continuous alteration. The daily routine fades and adaptation and compromise prevail. Centuries ago, the great explorers followed merely their assumptions and unverified hypothesis, while nowadays I can prepare. But can I? Up to a certain degree, modern technologies allow for a knowledge structure that facilitates my adventures. Yet, I still need to trust the stranger, embrace the unfamiliar, cope with my emotions, my doubt and my exhaustion. Is it then, that when my comfort zone is out of sight, that I find freedom?