I’m trying to make a slow trip from Spain to #Spezi2026 in Freiburg as affordable, accessible, and joy-inspiring as I can given the circumstances.

I’m in my 60s and taking risks I was too cautious to take in my 20s, including asking Mastodonians if they know of or can offer ways I can make this month-long sojourn more affordable (and hopefully academically rewarding…got a good Pomology/Botany Department at your local university or research institution?)

Things I can present on:

They got back to me fast. They like the proposal, but even though they haven't posted the lecture schedule on the site yet, they've finalized it.

They said they like the proposal and want to see me submit next year. We'll see if I still have enough money to travel at all next year...

#BikeTooter #Recumbent #Transportation #Travel #Urbanism #Spezi2026