Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

It had to happen. Eventually. Technically I guess it didn’t HAVE to happen but there would certainly be eventual repercussions if it didn’t happen. Repercussions that are best left avoided. So, with that said, today is a bit of sad day as it marks the end of my current stay in Philadelphia. Like the majority of previous visits, this one lasted longer than originally planned. And just like ALL of my previous visits, this one has been fantastic. I may not heart NY, but I certainly heart Philadelphia. As such, I am confident that today’s departure is only temporary and I am very much looking forward to my next visit. Soon.

My plan and route aren’t exactly clear but that’s to be somewhat expected. I mean, I may not be the brightest guy in the world but I’ve learned that my plans change frequently and planning too far ahead isn’t particularly helpful. Plus, the freelance project I was hoping to finish yesterday experienced some “delays” so I’ll have to figure out how to finish it from the road. With all that said, the goal for day one is simple (well, seemingly simple and yet also sad) … escape the Philadelphia Vortex. Just to be clear, I don’t mean “escape” in any sort of negative way. Truth be told, I also heart the vortex.

As I type this I’m finishing packing up my gear for the first time in, well … quite a while. And I suspect that I’m not really in shape to be doing the estimated 120 km that I have “planned” for the day. That said, that remains the plan. Did I mention it’s a VERY chilly morning. Sigh. At least July is only ten months away.