Sometimes you don't get want you want but you get what you need.

Woke up in a funk on Sunday.  I was sick of living in a different country, missing my family and friends and craving a passable cup of coffee.  To keep from sinking deeper I went for a ride.  Pedaling out of town on a clear windy day I saw a rider up the road.  The gap slowly closed and I started a conversation.  He was heading to a group mountain bike ride and invited me.  In less than 3 minutes we were snaking around single track and caught up to a group of about 20 riders.  Scrubby wind blown trees scattered around rocks and sand near the coast and groves of eucalyptus further inland provided the backdrop.  After 2 hours I was totally lost but completely happy riding with a group of like minded folks on new trails.  A little town would appear and we would stop to fill bottles and get snacks in little drift away shops with homemade baked goods and fruit.  Returning home 4+hours later my spirits were high.  Contact information was exchanged with the promise of more adventures to come.  Once again I left without my camera so a random photo.