by Fraser | Nov 7, 2013 | Doing, Evolving, Learning
Arriving into Pastoral Vadi, two miles into the hills from Yanıklar, descending the steep, narrow driveway, the ground flattened and opened out in front of me. I could hear voices, but could not see their source; I could see buildings, grape vines, citrus trees and a...
by Fraser | Nov 1, 2013 | Cycling around the world, Evolving, Learning
Saying goodbye to your best friend is never easy, particularly when you don’t know when you will next see them again. You have so much you want to tell them, and when the moment comes, the strength of your emotions block the words from passing your lips. Saved...
by Fraser | Oct 16, 2013 | Evolving, Learning
Life rushes by at the speed of light if you let it. We’re obsessed with making everything faster, less time consuming and more efficient so that we can cram more in, but does this defeat the purpose? I have been guilty of this for as long as I can remember and...
by Fraser | Oct 9, 2013 | Evolving, Learning
Unfulfilled expectations are the source of much frustration, disappointment and discontent, in fact, I would go as far as to say they are the source of all. Finding a way, then, of managing expectations – your own, those of your friends, family, colleagues and...
by Fraser | Sep 25, 2013 | Cycling around the world, Doing, Evolving, Learning
You’re going about your day, perhaps at work, sat in a public place, or on a train and just get the feeling that someone is watching you. You’re not sure why and when you look up, sure enough, you lock eyes briefly with the observer, as they look away. ...
by Fraser | Sep 19, 2013 | Evolving, Learning
Cycling out of Zagreb after a full seven days out of the saddle brought about strange feelings of anguish, to replace the underlying feelings of guilt, that accompanied my extended break. Its difficult to fully relax when spending money and not making daily progress...