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I don't need a lot to be happy

I don't need a fancy car. My 1993 Lexus SC coupe still looks like new, and works just fine. I don't need a big luxurious house on a golf course or on the beach somewhere. My 1800 square foot home, 3/4 of a mile from Eldorado Park golf course, and 4 miles from the beach is quite comfortable, and I don't have the need to be traveling the world, spending weeks away from home, visiting exotic destinations.

Patagonia

But sometimes, despite not needing some things, you want them anyways.  A new Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe is one such thing I would like to have, but mostly I want to go to South America and visit the wine country's of Argentina and Chile, and experience the eco tourism of Patagonia.

The only problem is, a trip to South America would entail a minimum of 15 hours of travel time (each way), and 3 weeks away from home [and off the bike], two [three] things I don't relish. Plus I'm not sure Edie has her heart set on this trip as much as I do, as the trip to Patagonia does have some physical challenges.

So here I sit, trying to decide whether 15 hours of travel time, and 3 weeks away from home is worth it. I know I want to go [this could be a once in a lifetime trip], but I also know how much I enjoy the anticipation of traveling, yet once I get there, can't wait to get home.

I also know I can go wine tasting, horse back riding, kayaking and white water rafting right here in the states. Travel time would be considerably less, I wouldn't have to be away from home [and off the bike] for so long, and it would be considerably less expensive, but I wouldn't be experiencing all the culture and uniqueness of South America.

BIG SIGH! I'm just not sure what to do.

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Marie said…
I say go for it! I had a chance to go to Peru for a week and I did the big trek down! Very Worth it!!!!
10:47 AM
Marc said…
Yeah Marie, but you only did it for a week. If I was only going for a week, that is to Patagonia and back, I would. But I hate to travel all that distance, and not also visit the wine country, Buenos Aires and Santiago.

I am actually leaning against it right now, as I know Edie really doesn't want to go, but we've still got a little time to decide.
10:53 AM
Gerry said…
Go to Paris and Italy with us next April and you can do all those things but still have the 12 hour flight, just stay longer.
See you on the road
GP
12:10 PM
Marc said…
White water rafting in Paris or Italy. I don't think so, but I will think about it.
2:20 PM
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