what will possibly be the next?
mike and i currently sit outside, on some brick patio, at some cafe in portsmouth, new hampshire. the air is noticeably more brisk than it has been in some time, perhaps since california, and within the hour we will ride those black bicycles across the border into the state of maine. i'm not quite sure how that feels to be honest. as we sat at dinner tonight, there were many silences, knowing that tonight is the last night of the trip. the last night. so tomorrow, we will pedal another 60 miles or so, and our physical destination will be reached. there are many more things to tell of the last few weeks {month} and i really have no time to write. oh but there is so much in the end here. the end and the beginning of other new things. strangely, i feel emotional in ways that i never would have expected and tired in ways i would never have guessed. i suppose life is like that though. there was the most perfect qoute on keri's website yesterday, which i simply must steal for the way i feel at the moment.
"When you look back on your life, it looks as though it were a plot, but when you are into it, it's a mess: just one surprise after another. Then, later, you see it was perfect." ~Schopenhauer
and so we ride into maine, beneath the dark night sky. the stars are out and the clarity of the world above seems the opposite of life itself. the water reflects the lights of our cities, and the movement of our cars. they outshine us all it would seem, and yet we persevere. we ride our bikes across countries and drink wine outside of grocery stores. we sleep in fields and playgrounds, and yoga studios, and we fall in love and we paint and we make music, and we ride and ride and ride, and leap off into the oblivion of our lives. sometimes, it feels as though it is simply one song after another.
maine.
how is it that we have arrived here at this moment? what will possibly be the next? the mystery of it all is staggering.
Posted by jeff pitcher at August 25, 2004 07:00 PM
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Hey guys,
Just wanted to say thanks for helping us out in our scavenger hunt in Harvard Square! Speaking of, we actually won! :) I would have liked to talk to you guys more about your journey. That sounds really neat! Do you have any future trips planned? Have fun and we'll keep checking out the site
:)Jenny and Meg
Posted by: Jenny at August 25, 2004 08:08 PM
I am writing on behalf of MAxx(yes double xx!)
He is kmowledgeable beyond his years, and not to mention so multilingual!
The best is yet to come. I know it... I can feel it...I wish I could be there to see your face when you see Keri for the first time this trip.
Did you know that your face glows, your voice becomes as soft as whispers, you get away, you find a spot, you make it secluded, you make it private, you make it so intimate, that we just let you be, we can't begin to intrude on you simply because you don't even notice that we are there, right there, next to you, we are nowhere
to be seen by you, we disappear, you are on the phone with Keri.
Only the best will happen I know that. On your Big Day I wish you joy, peace and all the riches your love has to offer
Cheers
Posted by: maxx at August 26, 2004 03:16 AM
well...60 miles into Maine from Portsmouth...won't really get you into the REAL Maine...plus technically is yoou were planning on a proper coast to coast extravaganda you really haven't quite reached the EASTern most part until you get to Eastport and/or Lubec...it is a long ride...with some lousy biking shoulders I suppose...
So, an alternate plan..you should know about the Ntional Folk Festival this weekend...FREE...
http://www.nationalfolkfestival.com/
maybe we'll see you there
Posted by: fern at August 26, 2004 04:23 AM
A monumental journey almost complete. Thank you for letting ride along.... I will look forward to more stories of your journey.
Posted by: abelle at August 27, 2004 01:28 PM
I've said this before in more than one context, but simply, contratulations. I look forward to the chance to break bread and share wine...
r!
Posted by: ron at August 27, 2004 04:56 PM
Hi there Jeff & Keri!
Just writing to congratulate you & Mrs. Keri Pitcher on your recent "Tie of the Knot". Oh yea, we heard about it from you know who!
We wish both of you good luck and a long and happy life together. Whatever your plans and travels are, make them a safe & fun time.
P.S. We are reading your journal & looking at Keri's Website. Keep in touch!
Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Vic & Chris
Posted by: Vic & Chris at August 30, 2004 01:49 PM
i just discovered this site. you are truly inspirational. thanks for transporting me away from work for a couple of hours.
Posted by: tiff at September 1, 2004 01:50 AM
Wishing you both the most glorious day on Sunday. May it overwhelm you, warm you and excite you as you begin the next chapter of your infinite journey together.
Posted by: karyn at September 2, 2004 09:59 PM
