“I like being alone when there's no one around. It's a nice freedom to be the only one there, humming and coping, following my impulse. Being by myself in a public place is different, though, and requires a certain sturdiness. It brings in the element of self-consciousness.” LonelinessSolitudeTravelIntrovertSolo Travel Book:Starting Out In the Afternoon: A Mid-Life Journey into Wild Land Source: Starting Out In the Afternoon: A Mid-Life Journey into Wild Land