IC the end

Some of you know already and the rest will learn by the end of this post,

Whenever I talk about Infinity Cycle (IC) to any one, I have always tried to include the fact that this is a spiritual journey above anything else. That I'm always open to finding what I seek and decide to stay or go somewhere else.

I'm cycling and promoting Bikes Without Borders along the way... they are a great not-for-profit organization whose aim I support very much and want to help with their projects in anyway I can. If you haven't already you should check out their homepage and consider getting involved. However as it regards to IC, I think I have done most of my work with them while in the US. Talking and spreading the word making future contacts for them. The truth is I can't do much work down here and neither have I been given instruction as to how to proceed in this situation.

I have previously mentioned my girlfriend, Luiza, and the fact is that she came to Honduras to see me in other posts. We stayed together for a week and had a wonderful time exploring the area and a future together. This time had a great impact on our relationship. Though I had a great time cycling the week after she left, I frequently found my mind to be somewhere else other then where I was.

Arriving in Tegucigalpa, Honduras capital city at 1200m above sea level, I got myself a small, simple & cheap hotel room and made it my home for 6 days. During this time I began to speculate the idea of moving on wards with life, transforming IC (I see) into ISAW. From experience, I know that when I start to speculate & investigate an idea in my mind, doors begin to open. Sometimes when it's the right idea it will bloom, like a flower does in the spring time and as this "new" path was being revealed in my minds eye, I notice that it had been there for quite sometime and since I had never paid any attention to it, it was dormant.

At this point I was super overwhelmed with this decision that seamed to have already taken place in my sub-conscious, and it was being revealed to me at this instant. Through out this whole process I had been on regular skype with Luiza, who was mostly giving me space to digest all the information, and trying to not give bias opinions. Even though I know she was happy with the decision that was about to take place.

After having travelled, for the last 9 months over the land and the sea covering around 8000km, the critical moment came, and I purchased a one way flight back Toronto. Within 10 hours I would be right back to where I had began. This fact simply blew my mind back to... the reality of travel that is true to most; check-in, boarding pass, flight delays, security, seat number, etc... - "I miss you Spicer..."

I feel that I have seen, learnt and experienced what IC was meant to offer me up to this point. I'm certain that should I have chosen to stick to the road, I would continue to be amazed with great experiences. In simple terms (which I'm very fond of) Let's just say I've been called to try something entirely different than what I was doing, that which I have not much experience with therefore I am whilling to take the plunge and see how deep the rabbit hole goes. Perhaps this is my turn to try living a somewhat normal life for a while.

I understand that there may have been some of you who lived vicariously on this blog. To this, have not much to say expept that I'm sorry if this disappoints you, but IC was not a reality show. I really wish that you got inspired enough to get off your butt and do what you always wanted to do, go where you always wanted to go and see what you have always wanted to see. As soon as you begging to investigate the possibilities you might notice that doors begin to open for you. Take the plunge, try something mew!

"live your life's dream before they become real, in time they will manifest themselves naturally, and your life will become that which you were already living." - Lalo P.

During the last nine months, my commitment to keeping up this blog has lead me to a few life realizations. One is that I have discovered an aptitude of writing, as I frequently received complements on the writings contained on the blog. Something I was not aware of in my earlier days, and do intend to keep writing as I go about other things in life. Another thing that I became more confident through your feedback was my eye for photography, Thank you for your words of encouragement. In fact I do intend to keep using this blog as a place to post life as it presents itself to me. I also do plan on publishing a collection of my work sometime in the future, stay tuned...

Like always, I'm always receptive to all your comments and question you may post them as a comment online or send me a private email . Don't be a stranger

My first flat tire & Tugucigalpa

Since I left Lago de Yojoa on Monday, I have been going up and down montains and thus taking it easy other wise. I stopped at this beautiful sugar cane farm, ¨La Molienda¨. I drank some juice and since it was already near 4pm I asked if I could camp the night. The owner Amir was very friendly and hospitable.

Old school way of squeezing juice from the cane

That day I got my first flat tire since I left Toronto! 5400km/3400mi on the same tire and tubes! thanks to Chris at VeloTech for choosing the best tires in the world!

Tomas and his donkey

The morning came and I began to get ready and repair the flat as well as clean the chain etc... Till Amir invited me to stay another day (to chill, do maintenace, read and sleep), which I did.

Riding over Calan Bridge - video

The next two days I hit the road at 7 sharp, up and down mointains (1507m was the highest point) and arrived at Comayagua - stopping only for some marvelous traditional food - and then Tegucigalpa yesterday, I search and found a cheap but nice little hotel to stay ($7 a night) I decided to stay two nights, as I'm hopefull that I'll find a new pair of keen sandals (mine got stolen at Lago de Yojoa) at the malls here, this would definatly be worth an extra day in the big city! Wish me luck!!

Mango Road Stand

Bike ride in Tegucigalpa

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Honduras - Week #2

This is what I call a vacation - one full week with out touching my bike, I feel refreshed and full of new ideas... Luiza and myself had a wonderful time together, we visited Pulhapanzak Fall - the most prestigious in Honduras - there was an awesome guided tour that took us right under neath them and more (see photos and videos on my flickr).

Pulhapanzak Falls, Honduras

Under the fall video

This week was also a week to reflect on my goals for the future and I can feel new ideas forming as to the future of IC. I'm not ready to publish them as of now, but when I've worked it out in my head a little better, you will be the first to know...

map making at D&D

Now I'm taking advantage of the internet in San Pedro Sula and will continue my ride south, probably be headed into El Salvador (Does anyone have any contacts there)... then cycle on the pacific coast till Panama. Where I'll find another sail boat to take me to Cartagena, Colombia

Young Logger

Cheerios for now,

Lalo



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Hunduras - week #1

I left Andy's home in a hurry, as all of a suden I felt it was time to hit the road, and so I did. I biked on a dirt road for about an hour just before sunset and got to an previouslly recommended spot, called Marabella Beach. This is what most people view as paradise, white sand and lots of palm trees. I camped only a few steps from the water. what a night that was stargazing in the tent... A great way to start the new phase!

Camping in Paradise

I woke up naturally before dawn and ready to go at 5:40 and rode for about a hour to the ferry terminal to La Ceiba. After coming to terms that Ihad to be away from my bike for the 1 1/2 hour ride, It all went smoothly arriving on the main land, I met these Americans x-Cubans one of whom was called Eduardo, he showed me this device, it is called SPOT Sattalite Personal Tracker (http://www.findmespot.com/)... It can be used in emergency, if something happens, I can send a 911 signal and they will send a rescue to that spot - that would be updated every 10 minutes in case I'm on the move...

I wanted to ask your opinion. If you think it is something worth getting, it would cost around 150USD plus 150USD year membership fee. Who wants to sponsor me? Speaking of sponsorship, I decided I need a manager/sponsorship coordinator... Somebody who can be my official voice for seeking media, money and equipment sponsors. Send me an email if you areinterestid. infinitycycle@rogers.com

River break at noon

To continue my first few day ride in Central America, I have been meeting great people, who have been most generous and hopitable to me, I've been camping at peoples houses and even took a day rest in order to go vist this beautiful water fall. Then yesterday I hit the road toward the montains and climbed 655 meter above sea level in a few hours... what a climb that was. To think that this is just warming up for the Andes boggles my mind...

I will stay here at these montains for a week and then move on towards Tegucigalpa and Nicaragua on the 15th of June... Stay tunned!



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