thirty three

FAST FRIENDS

Thomas was like a kid as he played with his bike as he marveled at the giant redwoods. Most Europeans I have met marvel at the open spaces we have in this country for the first time. He reminded me how to live life, he made me wanting to be twenty two again.

The young people I met along the way were living out an adventure they will never regret. I am trying to do the same with a much older body. 

Thomas convinced his parents to take a year off from medical school. He will value this his whole life. He was missing his parents and girl friend and talked about them each morning. I don't think he is as much of a loner as I am, which is probably a good thing. 

I was glad to spend time with him, it was good for us both. He wanted the company and I probably needed it.