Solo Flight
It's not as if Patrick hasn't ventured from home on his own before. Shoot, he had an epic summer travel schedule that put him on the soils of seven countries, some of which he experienced on his own...without parents. He's even had a big summer motorcycle adventure...with parents. But this is his first solo motorcycle adventure/road trip...without parents. He has a plan, a little money, a GPS (and a map), a sleeping bag, and all the motorcycle gear, and - of course - clean underwear. We're only 'generally' aware of his travel plans, and we know roughly when he plans to be home (in time for our annual camping weekend with friends), but where he goes in between is part of the mystery and exploration that defines "road trip". He's not taking his own bike on this trip, but the slightly stronger (more powerful) bike that Joerg bought last fall. It's a Yamaha SR 400, and it's got all the right stuff for this trip; a metal tank (perf