I got home a little early from work tonight, and tuned into SBS to watch the challenge of the Dakar Rally. It's insane. People do strange things, and I am sure that this is one of them.
The Paris to Dakar rally started in 1979 with 170 competitors. It's so that those who complete feel the sense of adventure, those who stay behind dream. All of the stages are off road. They race on motorbike, 4 wheeler, buggie and truck across sand and gravel and mountain. They work with all the challenges that are presented. They deal with being bogged in sand, with broken vehicles, and shattered dreams. Can you imagine racing across the desert at 200 kms per hour? It's insane.
People attempt things, do things because the challenge is there. I like watching it to see it, but I could never imagine doing it. I guess it goes to show that I am more a watcher than a doer. I make a good support team member.