I gave a fly a ride today. He landed on the middle of my handlebar map reader and looked at me for about twenty seconds. I just nodded to let him know I wouldn’t shoo him away. He seemed to get the point as he immediately turned to face forward and stuck around for about two kilometers before darting off to his continue his busy life. I was happy I could help him out and give him a little taste of bicycle touring. It made me think of how much fun it would be to give everyone back home a ride if only for a brief segment to experience some of what we see, hear, and smell (even in a sidecar Matt). It also reminded me of how even little events or aspects of each day can stick with you and add to your memory of a particular place.
Some of those favorite memories from the last week are fields of rapeseed. By the name alone, these fields sound like they may burn a hole in the retina. Fortunately, the ugly name is not reflected visually in the slightest bit. In fact, rapeseed is a beautiful yellow flower and it is grown on every inch of flat land in northern Guizhou province.