The theme of the essay is, while there is more freedom to traveling solo, having a partner can force you outside of your comfort zone.
"We first collect my bike and then ride double (the first time I've done this since grade school) to her house" (166). This is an effective quote because it mentions the large time-span that has passed since Rogers last rode double, which further emphasizes the adventurous effect Emily has on her.
"Until then, I had seen the river only as a playground where sailboats skimmed on windy weekends and where some came to fish. That sound and image had thumped me out of my complacency, had made the river infinitely more interesting" (161). I really like this quote because it shows how Rogers' perception of the river changes with experience.
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