I’m being spontaneous.

If you're just joining: this series documents the process of designing a one-year place-based inquiry across Africa, in real time. Start with the first post to follow from the beginning.

Last week my daughter and I talked about my trip. I tried to explain how I want to keep my itinerary flexible. I’m starting with 90 days. Now I’m planning a year. Maybe I’ll come home in the middle of it. Maybe the whole trip will be a bust. Maybe I’ll stay north of the equator. Maybe I’ll keep the southern region in there.

Planning this trip makes me realize that I’m looking for the sweet spot of spontaneous and impulsive.