Episode 121: Cycling from San Francisco to Peru with Ryan Prentiss
“It never ceases to amaze me what people will do to go out of their way to just be kind.”
In this episode, Ryan Prentiss, an arborist, coffee enthusiast, bike fanatic, and constant student of life, joins us to share the story of his bike tour from San Francisco, California to Peru and how he learned to adapt to the unexpected. Ryan is living the adventure life with a passion for experiencing adventure himself and as an outdoor guide and educator for others. Ryan also discusses:
2:10 - An overview of his trip
5:20 - His accommodations
7:40 - Traveling solo for part of his trip
9:10 - Where his adventure spirit comes from
13:00 - Balance between experience and education
15:20 - Using the outdoors to improve his people skills
20:00 - Becoming a people person
23:45 - The decision to go on this trip to Peru
28:20 - What pushed him to make this decision
29:55 - Did he experience fear and doubt before the trip?
31:00 - The tarantula and other creatures he encountered
35:20 - Other impactful experiences along the journey
41:00 - Nature is not always comfortable
43:30 - Redemption from the robbery
45:30 - Reflecting on the end of his journey
49:40 - Advice for those who want to step out of their comfort zone
51:20 - Who is going to play him in a Hollywood movie about this story
You can learn more about Ryan by following him on Instagram @go_forth_and_adventure.
See below for photos Ryan shared from his adventure.
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