Originally Posted by
eric von zipper
Maybe it’s because I am having thoughts of trying again? Is that crazy?
Uhm, since when is riding around the world sane to begin with....?
Originally Posted by evz
When I got back, I felt like I owed people an explanation. I still don’t know if I do or don’t.
Random strangers, no. Friends and family, yes.
Or, to be more practical: anyone you bump into on a regular basis isn't going to stop being curious about what happened just because you don't want to explain it. You might as well just get it over with.
Originally Posted by evz
Why didn’t I just stop somewhere for a few days and adjust? I got depressed and that sounds insane to say, but I did. Who gets depressed when they have nothing to do but explore the world for 2 years? And when my bike computer broke, it completely f*ucked with me and I don’t know why.
Dude. I'm sure you will get many sensitive and sympathetic posts, and maybe they'll make you feel better.
But seriously.
SNAP OUT OF IT.
You had big ambitions, you tried, turns out you weren't ready. Happens
all the time. You have nothing to be ashamed of, especially if the "shamer" has been sitting on his or her ass and watching "American Idol" instead of challenging themselves. Quit moping and get on with your life.
If you want to tour, then cut the hang-dog act, get on your bike and ride. Go wherever you want, for as short or as long as you want.
If you don't want to tour, then don't tour. It's not for everyone, and 90% of the gear you bought for the trip can be used for regular biking, hiking, camping and so forth.