Temen2 backpacker, Pusing dengan harga bensin yang naik? Capek dengan jalan backpacking yang gitu2 aja? Takut dealing dengan calo dan preman terminal? Pengen sedikit tantangan?
Nah bikepacking mungkin salah satu yang bisa dicoba. Mungkin masih ingat Iwan Sunter yang menjelajahi gunung dengan sepeda? saya terkesan dengan Mas Roman yang melakukan 8 hari backpacking ke Jogja menempuh 1.296,43 km dari Jakarta-Jogjakarta-Jakarta. Banyak sekali pengalaman yang didapat dari hanya 8 hari itu. Termasuk dengan sepeda dan juga interaksi dengan jalanan. Jurnal silakan dilihat di http://www.backpacker-indonesia.info/ 2008/06/09/bikepacking-tour-de-jogja-2006/ atau di blognya http://gobikehoney.multiply.com/ Nah apa alasan dia bikepacking. Ini yang dituturkannya (ohya jangan salah, beliau orang Indonesia he he he..) : In the modern world today, some humans are obsessed with time. We always want to get from A to B as fast as we can. As more and more people are thinking of making our roads a congestion free environment, cycling is now becoming a popular means of transport. This in effect is more environmentally friendly and is considered as an easy form of transport. Many question why cycle, when we can easily travel by cars, busses, trains and now even airplanes. Its simple, you dont need to have a drivers license for a bicycle. My philosophy about cycling is that, theres an art to cycling, its not just pedaling. One cannot say Im a cyclist simply because I can pedal for a certain time or distance. So what is cycling? Cycling is a mind, body and soul activity. While cycling, our body, mind, soul and natural surrounding is being united. Cycling stimulates many parts of our body. Our brain is stimulated to stay positive so that we can stay focused to go the extra mile and maintain balance between our right and left brain cells in order to coordinate and control the body movements. Being able to observe, think, decide and act in a split second. Then theres the fun and social interaction side. Ask yourself these questions: When was the last time I felt wind through my hair, the warmth of the sun and the smell of grass and wet land as I travel? When was the last time I enjoyed 30 minutes on the road for 10 km distance? When was the last time I did an outdoor activity in a fun way? When was the last time I enjoyed food from the street stall that had no parking space? When was the last time I went to a breath taking place for a vacation? When was the last time I got to know some natives and interacted with them in a vacation? Or, have I ever taken my children to experience a different lifestyle? Perhaps your answer would be No, I dont remember, I have never done that yet. Cycling to different places gives me a chance to be free, to know people and interact with them. I learn from them, their culture, tradition, their simple way of life and be one with the natural surroundings. Thats what makes my journey so magical, memorable and meaningful. Something that is almost impossible to do and get if I live my life doing the usual mundane tasks. Cycling is not only for those who are young and single. The truth is, it can be done by anybody with an open mind and strong will. Some may think Im weird cycling everywhere in this modern world. I dont listen to them. No one knows the impact it has on me, its a feeling of liberation and that is the greatest feeling of all. If youre stuck doing the same day in day out tasks in life, why not feel as liberated as I am and find out what you have missed out on. http://gobikehoney.multiply.com/journal/item/2/why_cycling Salam, Ambar Briastuti www.ceritaambar.com | ym : ambar_briastuti | Adventures. Backpacking. Photography. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Indonesian Backpacker Communities visit our website at http://www.backpacker-indonesia.info/ Silakan membuka arsip milis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indobackpacker/ untuk melihat bahasan dan informasi yang anda butuhkan. No SPAMMING or forwarding unrelated messages. Silakan beriklan sesuai tema backpacking di hari Jumat. Sebelum membalas email, mohon potong bagian yang tidak perlu dan kutip bagian yang perlu saja Milis tidak bisa menerima ATTACHMENT, untuk menghindari virus dan menghemat bandwidth. Cara mengatur keanggotaan di milis ini : - Satu email perhari: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - No-email/web only: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - menerima email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - berhenti dari milist kirim email kosong : [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Begabung kembali ke milist kirim email kosong : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indobackpacker/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indobackpacker/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
