Are we ready?

Are we ready? I've been hearing this question a lot. We are about 5 days away from our trip and the question "are we ready" races in my mind.

Are we ready to bike 4500 miles? Are we ready to eat tasteless food for 2 and half months? Are we ready to smell like dirt? Are we ready to ride in the rain? Are we ready to face exhaustion? Are we ready to beg if we need to? Are we ready for the pain? Are we ready to sleep outside? Are we ready to face wild animals? Are we ready to face the harshest weather? Are we ready to get angry at each other? Are we ready for mechanical failures? Are we ready for car problems? Are we ready for flat tires? Are we ready to cry uncontrollably? Are we ready to see pain? Are we ready to feel alone?

Then I ask myself:

Are we ready to meet new people? Are we ready to see beautiful sites? Are we ready to make great friends? Are we ready to challenge people on their journey through life? Are we ready to save lives? Are we ready to make a difference? Are we ready to change the world? Are we ready for a timeless adventure? Are we ready to laugh? Are we ready to eat so much till we fill full? Are we ready to feel the wind in our faces? Are we ready to bask in the sun? Are we ready to feel the cool sweat on our brow? Are we ready to feel accomplished? Are we ready to feel blessed with the gift of life?

To these I can ask you the same question, its all about how you view it.

Are you ready?

-Justin Brown