Adventureless

Maps are curious things and ever evolving. Erosion changes the shape of the shores and riverways, though in a slower method than political upheaval. The maps we use to navigate become ever more complicated as we build more and more roads to this place and that. Electronic navigators tell when to turn left and how far to go until our destination.

Where is the adventure in knowing precisely how to arrive at your destination? This is precisely the reason why I refuse to use such devices. I will use a political map, ensuring that I understand a destination's position relative to mine, giving me a fair shake at arriving at my destination. Once I begin to pilot my vehicle along the highways I use only the green signs provided by the applicable departments of transportation. Then every turn becomes an adventure. I pay attention to every natural wonder I come across, wondering if I am going the right direction, until finally, I arrive at my destination.

I am also of the sort that enjoys to drive, without a clear destination, but rather a direction. I think to myself, "perhaps I will drive east and see where I arrive." This are the most enticing adventures as you can never be sure of what you will be confronted with. A road that dead ends into another road. Then do I go North or South, and do I continue in that direction once I happen upon another east-bound road? It is in each turn that our lives are shaped, and in giving ouselves up to random adventure, I believe, we are allowing ourselves to be created by something greater than us.