Long-term travel with another friend has the possibility of being a trying experience as the months go along. In order to try to alleviate a few issues before they arise, Patrick and I have begun to catalog a list of rules that we will try to follow on the road. The list is comprised of lessons learned on past trips, intense contemplation and the rules of the universe. The list will continue to be a living document but here is a sampling of the rules to date:
- Do not worry. Things will always work out in the end.
- If a man yells “Don’t eat that chicken, man!” out of his truck while you are ordering chicken from a street vendor, it is best not to eat the chicken.
- If there is any conflict between the two of us, we will employ rock, paper, scissors to see who is correct. (two out of three chances)
- If you need your own space, go your own separate way for a few days. No questions asked.
- Since Patrick had rabies shots before he left, he will throw himself in front of any rapid dogs, bats and other frothing animals.
- Since Patrick is engaged to be married, I will throw myself in front of any single women that we will meet along the way.
- Don’t ask the other traveler if any article of clothing smells too bad to wear.
- If a person is injured on the trip, it is at the discretion of the non-injured on how long they will stay in a city waiting for the other to recover.
- If a person dies, the non-dead person will bring the body back (if possible) and will mourn for one week. Then it is expected of the non-dead person to hit the road again. It is what the dead one would have wanted.
- No American fast food-especially McDonalds and Starbucks.
- You brought it-you carry it.
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