One of the foremost things a dirtbag riding across the country can do is to remain flexible and fluid.
Always prepared to rewrite the script at a moment's notice, whether it means detouring (or delaying) to avoid a storm, or spending an extra day in a town that wasn’t even on the original itinerary because the paths crossed with yours are the most goddamn interesting you’ve savored in a while.
Being open to new experiences means you’re more likely to find excuses to turn that rain day into something that’ll be treasured rather than reasons for regret.
