23 Months
A Week after Day: 338
I am now into my 23rd month of this blog; I have been on the soil of 26 countries (if I shamelessly count 2 layovers in Tokyo and a two hour drive through Canada), I have hiked hundreds of miles and worn out one brand new bike, I have slept in treehouses and national parks, fought off bears, ran out on a check, taken around 40,000 pictures, partied my ass off, learned to ride a motorcycle, and been the victim of three unsuccessful robberies. I’ve been homesick, physically sick, had eye infections and a few cases of the unnamed travelers ass. I have been packed for hours on in in buses, ferries, planes, vans, cars, and just about any other form of transport. I met hordes of new friends, been in the company of a few young ladies, people actually have paid me to blog, I’ve tried an amazing amount of food, found locals all over the world that constantly surprised me, and lived some of my greatest memories. I met a girl and I fell in love.
The last couple of years have changed me and challenged me, while at the same time they clarified who I am and who I want to be. I love photography and travel more than ever, I am inspired every time I walk through the travel aisle at the bookstore or hear a whisper of people talking about where they have been. I am constantly adding to the list of places I must go, and the worst part is I cannot foresee this changing. I am constantly looking for ways to alter and simplify my life to give me the freedom required to continue to travel. Everything I do revolves around it, from which car to drive to what pair of underwear dries the quickest. My constant goal is to be able to keep living life this way.
So, to answer the constant barrage of questions; no I am not quiting blogging or traveling. I do plan to spend the next few months at home working and spending the holidays with my family. I will most likely be out on the road again sometime early next year. So, please, do not fret.
Rob will be back to his normal wandering, I can’t see myself getting back into the “regular” life that is sold by American companies without going crazy.
I just wanted to post a few of my favorites from the last couple of years. My photography is constantly evolving and I wish I knew two years ago what I know now, but I suspect that in two years the same will still apply.
Facebook Comments:
good to know you’ll continue to travel. hope you don’t mind having some company =)
Thanks for the update. Can’t wait to see where you plan to go next!
You’ve found your calling. You’ve written the peface to your first illustrated traveling book.
Follow you calling.
Love,
Gramps
Hey Rob,
These photos are really incredible, I’m very inspired!
I can’t wait to get out there, but now I have this feeling that from seeing your work, I’m going to be adding more gear to my pack, and probably swearing at you as I hike up mountains
I hope to meet you on the road one day!
Robbies in love…..never thought we would see this day!
Rob…
It’s been a pleasure following you through your many adventures. Your stories and photos have inspired many of us. I’m glad you found love and learned a little bit about yourself in the process.
Keep on Livin’
Rob
Love..love..love…
Just a traveler in love.
The love bug has bit.
Such a short sentence, such powerful reverberations.
Yes Sarah, Robbie is in love.
Congrats.nrnrGreat photos. I didn’t have a chance to read much of your stuff but I guess a photographer would rather be commended on their photography anyways. It does seem to be an easier way to go, let the photos do the talking and then you have to write less. Will have to start taking a little more time at the pics I take and post.nrnrCheers.nrSteve
Hey Guys!
I am off tomorrow for a night in Vegas, then it’s off to Death Valley for three day. Ill get some posts up when I get back.
-Rob
Nice retrospective. You picked some of my favorite of your photos up there, but none from Venice?! Hehe, just kidding.
I haven’t been keeping up with your blog lately, but I’m slowing catching up and look forward to seeing some new stuff.
I’d love to know what you plan to do years down the road. I’ve been at that stage and yet still all I want to do is get back to traveling and photography.